2011 Acura MDX Owners Manual

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 behind the driver's seat only. seat passenger side switch warms The 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.

A multi-information display message may inform you when the battery charge is getting low. See page 82 for more information.

Seat Heaters, Seat Heaters and Seat Ventilation

Seat Heaters and Seat Ventilation

Passenger's seat

VENTS

FRONT SEAT HEATER AND SEAT VENTILATION SWITCHES

INDICATOR

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.

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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Seat Heaters and Seat Ventilation, Power Windows

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.

A multi-information display message may inform you when the battery charge is getting low. See page 82 for more information.

Power Windows

DRIVER'S WINDOW SWITCH

MAIN SWITCH

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.

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.

Power Windows

close the window, remove the

AUTO REVERSE － If either front window senses any obstacle while it is closing automatically, it will reverse direction and then stop. To obstacle, then use the window switch 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.

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Power Windows

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.

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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.

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

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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.

Power Windows, Moonroof

Moonroof

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.

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Moonroof

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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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Parking Brake

RELEASE HANDLE

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.

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 67). You will also see a ‘‘RELEASE PARKING BRAKE’’ message on the page 86).

multi-information display (see

Parking Brake, Mirrors

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

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Mirrors

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 affect its performance.

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).

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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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.

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 166).

Mirrors

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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Driving Position Memory System

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 Adjust

position (see page 148). the steering wheel to a comfortable position (see page 133). the outside mirrors for best visibility (see page 164).

Adjust

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.

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 147.

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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

107.

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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Interior Lights

Light Control Buttons Front

DOOR ACTIVATE

ON

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.

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

MAP LIGHT BUTTONS

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.

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 144). 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 110. ONposition: ● All the individual map lights come

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Individual Map Lights Front

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.

Courtesy Lights

COURTESY LIGHT

Interior Lights

). 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 it

). Push the button again to turn

off.

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 Lights

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 110).

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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 ............... 180
Rear Climate Controls.............. 185
Audio System .............................. 190
Playing the AM/FM Radio

(Models without navigation

system)................................ 191

Playing the XM® Radio (Models

without navigation system) ...... 195

Playing Discs (Models without

navigation system)................... 200

Disc Changer Error Message (Models without navigation

system)................................ 208

Audio System (Models with

navigation system)................... 209

Playing the AM/FM Radio (Models with navigation

system)................................ 210

Playing the XM® Radio (Models

with navigation system) ........... 223

Playing a Disc (Models with

navigation system)................... 232

Disc Player Error Messages (Models with navigation

system)................................ 243
Protecting Your Discs.................. 244
Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio (Models with navigation

system)................................ 247

Playing an iPod® (Models with

navigation system)................... 275

iPod® Error Messages (Models

with navigation system) ........... 283

Playing a USB Flash Memory

Device (Models with navigation

system)................................ 284

USB Flash Memory Device Error

Messages (Models with

navigation system) ............... 294

Bluetooth® Audio System (Models

with navigation system) ........... 295
AM/FM Radio Reception............. 300
Remote Audio Controls................ 302
Auxiliary Input Jack ..................... 304
Radio Theft Protection ................. 305
Setting the Clock and Calendar .... 306
Rear Entertainment System.......... 307
Security System........................... 337
Compass...................................... 338
Cruise Control ............................. 342
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) .... 345
HomeLink® Universal

Transceiver ............................. 360
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®......... 362
AcuraLink® (U.S. models only)..... 398
Rearview Mirror with Rearview

Camera Display ....................... 414

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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 ▲ button of the appropriate temperature control to increase the temperature of airflow. Press the ▼ 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 according to each adjusted temperature. The system also regulates each temperature based on the information of the sun light sensor and the sun's position which is updated automatically by the navigation's global positioning system (GPS). For example, if the driver's side of the vehicle is getting too much sun, the system will adjust to a lower temperature.

DualButton You can set the temperatures for the driver's side and the passenger's side separately when this button is pressed (indicator is on). When the indicator in the DUAL button is off, the temperatures for both sides are synchronized to the driver's side set temperature. When defrost mode is selected, dual mode operation is canceled.

Climate Control System

When you set the temperature to its lower limit ( ) or its upper limit ), the system runs at full cooling or heating only. It does not regulate the interior temperature. When you press a fan control button, the fan is taken out of AUTO mode. When the indicator in the dual button is on, the driver's side and passenger's side temperature can be controlled independently (see page 187). When the indicator in the rear button is on, the temperature of the rear passenger compartment can be controlled independently (see page 187).

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RearButton When you press this button, the indicator in the button comes on, and the temperature of the rear passenger compartment can be adjusted separately with the temperature control buttons on the back of the center console. With the indicator off, the temperature of the rear passenger compartment is synchronized to the driver's side set temperature. You will see the AUTO SYNC on the system display of the rear control panel. Changing the temperature of the rear passenger compartment also makes the indicator turn on, and takes the system out of synchronized mode. This causes the word SYNC in the display to go out.

ON/OFFButton Each time you press this button, the climate control system switches between on and off. Turning on the system with this button selects your last climate control selection. To Turn Everything Off If you press the ON/OFF button, the climate control system shuts off completely. ● Keep the system completely off for

short periods only.

● To keep stale air and mustiness from collecting, you should have the fan running at all times.

Climate Control System

Semi-automatic Operation You can manually select various functions of the climate control system when it is in fully automatic mode. All other features remain automatically controlled. Making any manual selection causes the word AUTO in the display to go out. Fan Control Press the ▲ button to increase the fan speed and airflow. Press the ▼ button to decrease it. AirConditioning(A/C)Button This button turns the air conditioning on and off. You will see A/C ON or A/C OFF in the display. When you turn the A/C off, the system cannot regulate the inside temperature if you set the temperature control below the outside temperature.

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RecirculationButton When the indicator in the button is on, air from the vehicle's interior is sent throughout the system again. When the indicator is off, air is brought in from the outside of the vehicle (fresh air mode). The outside air intakes for the climate control system are at the base of the windshield. Keep this area clear of leaves and other debris. The system should be left in fresh air mode under almost all conditions. Keeping the system in recirculation mode, particularly with the A/C off, can cause the windows to fog up. Switch to recirculation mode when driving through dusty or smoky conditions, then return to fresh air mode. RearWindowDefoggerButton This button turns the rear window defogger off and on (see page 131). Pushing this button also turns the power mirror heaters on and off.

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ModeControl Use the mode control button to select the vents the air flows from. Some air will flow from the dashboard vents in all modes.

Air flows from the center and

corner vents in the dashboard.

Airflow is divided between the

vents in the dashboard and the floor vents.

Air flows from the floor vents.

Airflow is divided between the

floor and corner vents and the defroster vents at the base of the windshield. WindshieldDefrosterButton This button directs the main airflow to the windshield for faster defrosting. It also overrides any mode selection you may have made.

When you select , the system automatically switches to fresh air mode and turns on the A/C. For faster defrosting, manually set the fan speed to high. You can also increase airflow to the windshield by closing the corner vents on the dashboard. To close the vents, rotate the wheel under each corner vent. When you turn off by pressing the button again, the system returns to its former settings. For your safety, make sure you have a clear view through all the windows before driving. When the indicator in the button is on, the front passenger's and rear passenger compartment temperatures cannot be set separately from the driver's.

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Rear Climate Controls

REAR CONTROL PANEL

REAR PASSENGER COMPARTMENT TEMPERATURE

Climate Control System

MODE BUTTON

ON/OFF BUTTON

AUTO BUTTON

REAR PASSENGER COMPARTMENT TEMPERATURE CONTROL BUTTONS You can use the rear control panel when the indicator in the REAR button on the front control panel is on. Pressing any control button on the rear control panel turns on the rear button indicator on the front control panel.

REAR BUTTON

RearButton When the indicator in this button is off, the temperature of the rear passenger compartment is synchronized to the driver's side set temperature. If the AUTO mode is selected on the front control panel, you will see AUTO SYNC on the rear system display. When the indicator in this button is on, the temperature of the rear passenger compartment can be adjusted with the rear temperature control buttons. A passenger can also adjust the fan speed and airflow.

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FanControl Press the ▲ fan control button to increase the fan speed and airflow. Press the ▼ button to decrease it. The level of the fan speed is shown in the display. ModeControl Each time you press the mode button, the mode display changes from to is selected, air flows from When the upper vents on the back of the center console. When the lower vents.

is selected, air flows from

AutomaticOperation Pressing the AUTO button puts the system in automatic operation mode. The rear system automatically adjusts the fan speed and airflow levels to maintain the selected temperature of the rear passenger compartment. You will see AUTO in the display. Pressing the ON/OFF button shuts off the rear climate control system.

Climate Control System

TemperatureControl Press the ▲ temperature control button to increase the temperature of airflow, and the ▼ button to decrease it. The temperature you adjust is shown in the system display.

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Climate Control System

Driver's Side

Passenger's Side

Triple Zone Temperature Control The temperatures of the driver's side and the front passenger's side can be controlled independently when the indicator in the DUAL button is on. When the indicator in the REAR button is on, the temperature of the rear passenger compartment can be controlled independently. To adjust each temperature, press either of the temperature control buttons (▲or▼) on the climate control panel.

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When the indicator in the REAR button is off, the temperature of the rear passenger compartment is synchronized to the driver's side set temperature. You will see AUTO SYNC on the system display of the rear control panel.

Climate Control System

Push AUTO or . The selected temperatures appear in the display. When the indicator in the DUAL button is off, you can adjust both sides to the same temperature by adjusting the driver's temperature control buttons. To set the driver's side temperature to a different value than the passenger's side, press the DUAL button, then press either of the driver's temperature control button (▲or▼). To set the passenger's side to a different value than the driver's side, press either of the front passenger's temperature control button (▲or▼). You can adjust the passenger's side without pressing the DUAL button first.

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To set the temperature of the rear passenger compartment to a different value than the driver's side, press the REAR button, then press either temperature control buttons on the back of the center console. The word ‘‘SYNC’’ in the display goes out. You can also adjust the rear temperature without pressing the REAR button first. Pressing either button causes the indicator of the REAR button to turn on. When you set each temperature to its lower limit or its upper limit, it will be displayed as ‘‘

’’ or ‘‘

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Sunlight and Temperature Sensors

TEMPERATURE/HUMIDITY SENSOR

Climate Control System

SUNLIGHT SENSOR

To regulate the interior temperature and humidity, the climate control system has two sensors. A sunlight sensor is located in the top of the dashboard and a temperature/ humidity sensor is next to the steering column. Do not cover the sensors or spill any liquid on them.

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Without navigation system

With navigation system

With rear entertainment system

Audio System

An audio system is standard on all models. Read the appropriate pages (as shown below) to use your vehicle's audio system. For vehicles without navigation system, see pages 191 through 208. For vehicles with navigation system, see pages 209 through 299. Personalization Setting When you unlock the doors with your remote and turn the audio system on, the driver's ID (Driver 1
or Driver 2) is detected, and the radio presets and sound level settings (see page 194,) are turned to the respective memorized mode automatically.

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Playing the AM/FM Radio (Models without navigation system)

A.SEL(AUTO SELECT) BUTTON FM BUTTON

SCAN BUTTON VOL/ꂻ (VOLUME/POWER)KNOB

AM BUTTON

SKIP BUTTONS

TUNE KNOB

PRESET BUTTONS

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Playing the AM/FM Radio (Models without navigation system)

To Select a Station You can use any of five methods to find radio stations on the selected band: tune, skip(seek), scan, the preset buttons, and auto select. TUNE － Use the TUNE knob to tune the radio to a desired frequency. Turn the knob right to tune to a higher frequency, or left to tune to a lower frequency. SKIP(SEEK) － The skip(seek) function searches up and down from the current frequency to find a station with a strong signal. To activate it, press and hold the

side of the button, then release it.

or

SCAN － The scan function samples all stations with strong signals on the selected band. To activate it, press the SCAN button, then release it. You will see SCAN in the display. When the system finds a strong signal, it will stop and play that station for about 10 seconds. If you do nothing, the system will scan for the next strong station and play it for 10 seconds. When it plays a station that you want to listen to, press the SCAN button again.

To Play the Radio The ignition switch must be in the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position. Turn the system on by pushing the VOL/ knob or the AM or FM button. Adjust the volume by turning the VOL/ knob. The band and frequency that the radio was last tuned to are displayed. To change bands, press the AM or FM button. On the FM band, ST will be displayed if the station is broadcasting in stereo. Stereo reproduction in AM is not available.

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Preset － Each preset button can store one frequency on AM and two frequencies on FM. 1. Select the desired band, AM or FM. FM1 and FM2 let you store two frequencies with each preset button.

2. Use the tune, skip(seek), or scan

function to tune the radio to a desired station.

3. Pick a preset button, and hold it

until you hear a beep.

4. Repeat steps 1 through 3 to store a

total of six stations on AM and twelve stations on FM.

AUTO SELECT － If you are traveling and can no longer receive your preset stations, you can use the auto select feature to find stations in the local area. Press the A.SEL button. ‘‘A.SEL’’ flashes in the display, and the system goes into scan mode for several seconds. It stores the frequencies of six AM and twelve FM stations in the preset buttons. You will see a ‘‘0’’ displayed after pressing a preset button if auto select cannot find a strong station for that preset button. If you do not like the stations auto select has stored, you can store other frequencies on the preset buttons as previously described.

Toturnoffautoselect,press the A.SEL (auto select) button. This restores the presets you originally set. The presets may be lost if your vehicle's battery goes dead, is disconnected, or the radio fuse is removed. For information on AM/FM radio frequencies and reception, see page 300.

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Audio System Lighting You can use the instrument panel brightness control buttons to adjust the illumination of the audio system (see page 132). The audio system illuminates when the parking lights are on, even if the radio is off.

Adjusting the Sound Press the TUNE (SOUND) knob repeatedly to display the BASS, TREBLE, FADER, BALANCE, SUBWOOFER, and SVC (speed- sensitive volume compensation) settings. BASS － Adjusts the bass. TREBLE － Adjusts the treble. FADER － Adjusts the front-to-back strength of the sound. BALANCE － Adjusts the side-to- side strength of the sound. SUBWOOFER － Adjusts the strength of sound from the subwoofer speaker. CENTER － Adjusts the strength of sound from the center speaker.

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SVC － Adjusts the volume level based on the vehicle speed. Each mode is shown in the display as it changes. Turn the TUNE knob to adjust the setting to your liking. When the level reaches the center, you will see ‘‘C’’ in the display. The system will return to the audio display about 5 seconds after you stop adjusting a mode. Speed-sensitiveVolume Compensation(SVC) The SVC mode controls the volume based on vehicle speed. The faster you go, the louder the audio volume becomes. As you slow down, the audio volume decreases. The SVC has four modes; SVC OFF, SVC LOW, SVC MID, and SVC HIGH. Turn the TUNE knob to adjust the setting to your liking. If you feel the sound is too loud, choose low. If you feel the sound is too quiet, choose high.

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Playing the XM® Radio (Models without navigation system)

XM RADIO BUTTON

SCAN BUTTON VOL/ꂻ (VOLUME/POWER)KNOB

PRESET BUTTONS

CATEGORY BUTTONS

TUNE KNOB

TITLE BUTTON

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Playing the XM® Radio (Models without navigation system)

Your vehicle is capable of receiving XM® Radio anywhere in the United States and Canada except Hawaii Alaska, and Puerto Rico. XM is a registered trademark of Sirius XM Radio, Inc. and XM CANADA® is a registered business name of Canadian Satellite Radio Inc. XM Radio receives signals from two satellites to produce clear, high- quality digital reception. It offers many channels in several categories. Along with a large selection of different types of music, XM Radio allows you to view channel and category selections in the display.

Operating the Satellite Radio To listen to XM Radio, turn the ignition switch to the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position. Push the VOL/ knob to turn on the audio system, and press the button. The last channel you listened to will show in the display. Adjust the volume by turning the VOL/ knob. MODE － To switch between channel mode and category mode, press and hold the TITLE button until the mode changes. In the channel mode, you can select all of the available channels. In the category mode, such as Jazz, Rock, Classical, etc., you can select all of the channels within that category. Each time you press and release the TITLE button, the display changes in the following sequence: channel name, channel number, category, artist name, and song title.

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