Acura MDX (2020 year). Manual in english - page 13

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Adjusting the Seats

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Pull down the armrest in the center backrest.

The console lid can be used as an armrest.

To adjust:

Slide the armrest to a desired position.

Pull down the armrest.

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Using the Rear Seat Armrest

Models with bench seat

Models with rear console compartment

Models with captain seat
Models without rear console 
compartment

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Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items

Interior Lights

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ON

The interior lights come on regardless of 
whether the tailgate and doors are open or 
closed.

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Door activated

The interior lights come on in the following 
situations:

•

When the tailgate or any of the doors are 
opened.

•

You unlock the driver’s door.

•

When the power mode is set to VEHICLE 
OFF (LOCK).

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OFF

The interior lights remain off regardless of 
whether the tailgate or any doors are open or 
closed.

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Interior Light Switches

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Interior Light Switches

In the door activated position, the interior lights fade 
out and go off about 30 seconds after the doors are 
closed.
The lights go off after about 30 seconds in the 
following situations:

•

When you unlock the driver’s door but do not open 
it.

•

When you set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF 
(LOCK) but do not open a door.

You can change the interior lights dimming time.

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Customized Features

 P. 126, 358

The interior lights go off immediately in the following 
situations:

•

When you lock the driver’s door.

•

When you close the driver’s door in ACCESSORY 
mode.

•

When you set the power mode to ON.

To avoid draining the battery, do not leave the 
interior light on for an extended length of time when 
the engine is off. 

If you leave any of the tailgate or doors open in 
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) mode, the interior lights go off 
after about 15 minutes.

Door Activated Position

Off

On

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Front

The map lights can be turned on and off by 
pressing the 

 (map light) button.

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Second and third row

The map lights can be turned on and off by 
pressing the 

 (map light) button when the 

front interior light switch is in the door 
activated position.

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ON

The light comes on when you open the 
tailgate, and goes off when closed.

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OFF

The light stays off with or without opening the 
tailgate.

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Map Lights

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Map Lights

When the interior light switch is in the door activated 
position and any door is open, the map light will not 
go off when you press the 

 button.

Front

Second and third row

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Cargo Area Lights

Off

On

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Interior Convenience Items

Press the button to open the glove box. You 
can lock the glove box with the built-in key.

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Removable shelf

The shelf in the glove box is detachable. To 
remove it, disengage the tabs.

The removed shelf can be stored upside down 
in the glove box.

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Glove Box

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Glove Box

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WARNING

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.

Glove Box

To Lock

Shelf

Tabs

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Pull the passenger’s side handle to open the 
console compartment.

Pull the driver’s side handle to open the utility 
tray in the console lid.

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Console Tray

Slide or lift the tray when you use the console 
compartment.

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To lift this tray, slide it rearward, then 
pull it up.

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Front and Rear

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 Console Compartment

* Not available on all models

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Press the raised detent to open the lid. To 
close the lid, push it down until it latches.

Pull the handle to open the cargo floor lid.

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Center Pocket

Press

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Under-floor Storage Area

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Front seat beverage holders

Are located in the console between the front 
seats.

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Door side beverage holders

Are located on the both of the front and rear 
door side pockets.

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Beverage Holders

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Beverage Holders

NOTICE

Spilled liquids can damage the upholstery, carpeting, 
and electrical components in the interior.

Be careful when you are using the beverage holders. 
Hot liquid can scald you.

Front

Rear

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Second row seat beverage holders

*

Fold the armrest down to use the rear seat 
beverage holders.

Are located in the console between the 
second row seats.

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Third row seat beverage holders

Models with bench seat

Models with rear console compartment

* Not available on all models

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The accessory power sockets can be used when the power mode is in ACCESSORY 
or ON.

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Accessory power socket (center pocket)

Open the lid and the cover to use it.

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Accessory power socket (front console 
compartment)

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Pull the handle and open the cover to use it.

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Accessory Power Sockets

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Accessory Power Sockets

NOTICE

Do not insert an automotive type cigarette lighter 
element. This can overheat the power socket.

The accessory power sockets are designed to supply 
power for 12-volt DC accessories that are rated 180 
watts (15 amps) or less.

To prevent battery drain, only use the power socket 
with the engine running.

* Not available on all models

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Accessory power socket (cargo area)

Open the cover to use it.

The AC power outlet can be used when the engine is running.

Open the cover to use it. Plug in the appliance 
slightly, turn it 90° clockwise, then push it all 
the way.

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AC Power Outlet

*

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AC Power Outlet

*

NOTICE

Do not use the AC power outlet for electric 
appliances that require high initial peak wattage, 
such as cathode-ray tube type televisions, 
refrigerators, electric pumps, etc. It is not suitable for 
devices that process precise data, such as medical 
equipment, and that require an extremely stable 
power supply, such as microcomputer-controlled 
electric blankets, touch sensor lamps, etc.

The AC power outlet is designed to supply power for 
up to 115 volt appliances that are rated 150 watts or 
less.

Continued use of any electric appliance/device 
exceeding these ratings may result in damage to the 
appliance/device.

* Not available on all models

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There is a coat hook on the rear grab handle 
of both sides. Pull it down to use it.

The tie-down anchors on the cargo area floor 
can be used to install a net for securing items.

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Coat Hooks

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Coat Hooks

The coat hooks are not designed for large or heavy 
items.

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Tie-down Anchors

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Tie-down Anchors

Do not let anyone access items in the cargo area 
while driving. Loose items can cause injury if you have 
to brake hard.

Anchor

Anchor

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To open the sunglasses holder, press and 
release the indent. To close, press it again until 
it latches.

You can store eyeglasses and other small 
items in this holder.

The power mode must be in ON to use the 
heated steering wheel.

Press the button on the left side of the 
steering wheel.

When a comfortable temperature is reached, 
press the button again to turn it off.

The heated steering wheel is turned off every 
time you start the engine, even if you turned it 
on the last time you drove the vehicle.

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Sunglasses Holder

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Sunglasses Holder

Keep the holder closed while driving except when 
accessing stored items.

Press

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Heated Steering Wheel

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Heated Steering Wheel

*

Do not use the heated steering wheel continuously 
when the engine is off. Under such conditions, the 
battery may be weakened, making the engine 
difficult to start.

Indicator

Heated Steering Wheel Button

* Not available on all models

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The power mode must be in ON to use the 
seat heaters and ventilators

*

.

1.

Select .

2.

Change the setting with one of the 
following:
The 

Low

 icon: The LO setting (one indicator 

on)
The 

Mid

 icon: The MID setting (two 

indicators on)
The 

High

 icon: The HI setting (three 

indicators on)

Auto

: The system automatically selects the 

setting most suitable to the ambient 
environment.

Off

: Turn off the system.

When the power mode is turned on after it is 
turned off, the previous setting of front seat 
heaters and ventilators

*

 are maintained.

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Front Seat Heaters and Seat Ventilation

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Front Seat Heaters and Seat Ventilation

*

Do not use the seat heaters and the seat ventilation 
even in LO when the engine is off. Under such 
conditions, the battery may be weakened, making 
the engine difficult to start.

After a certain period of time, the strength setting for 
the seat heaters will automatically be reduced by one 
level at a time until the seat heater shuts off. The 
elapsed time varies according to the interior 
environment.

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WARNING

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.

Models with seat ventilation

Models without seat ventilation

* Not available on all models

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The power mode must be in ON to use the 
seat heaters.

Press the seat heater button:
Once - The HI setting (three indicators on)
Twice - The MID setting (two indicators on)
Three times - The LO setting (one indicator on)
Four times - The OFF setting (no indicators on)

Pull the tab and roll up the sunshade all the 
way. Use the hooks to hang it.

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Second Row Outer Seat Heaters

*

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Second Row Outer Seat Heaters

*

Do not use the seat heaters even in LO when the 
engine is off. Under such conditions, the battery may 
be weakened, making the engine difficult to start.

After a certain period of time, the strength setting for 
the seat heaters will automatically be reduced by one 
level at a time until the seat heater shuts off. The 
elapsed time varies according to the interior 
environment.

3

WARNING

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.

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Integrated Sunshades

*

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Integrated Sunshades

*

Use the sunshades only when the windows are fully 
closed. Using the shade while a window is open can 
unhook and blow off the shade, hitting and hurting 
anyone sitting near the window.

Tab

Hook

* Not available on all models

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Climate Control System

Using Automatic Climate Control

The automatic climate control system maintains the interior temperature you select. 
The system also selects the proper mix of heated or cooled air that raises or lowers 
the interior temperature to your preference as quickly as possible.

Use the system when the engine is running.

1.

Press the 

AUTO

 button.

2.

Adjust the interior temperature using the driver’s side or passenger’s side 
temperature control switch.

3.

Press the 

 (On/Off) button to cancel.

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Using Automatic Climate Control

If any buttons/icons on the touch screen are pressed 
while using the climate control system in auto, the 
function of the button/icon that was pressed will take 
priority.
The AUTO indicator will go off, but functions 
unrelated to the button/icon that was pressed will be 
controlled automatically.

During idle-stops, air-conditioning is suspended, and 
only the blower remains active.
If you do not want air-conditioning suspended, press 
the Auto Idle Stop 

OFF

 button to cancel idle-stop.

To prevent cold air from blowing in from outside, the 
fan may operate at low speed for a while after the 

AUTO

 button has been pressed.

If the interior is very warm, you can cool it down 
more rapidly by partially opening the windows, 
turning the system on auto, and setting the 
temperature to low. Change the fresh air mode to 
recirculation mode until the temperature cools down.

When you set the temperature to the lower or upper 
limit, 

Lo

 or 

Hi

 is displayed.

Pressing the 

 button switches the climate control 

system between on and off. When turned on, the 
system returns to your last selection.

 (On/Off) Button

AUTO

 Button

On Demand Multi-Use Display

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Driver’s Side 
Temperature 
Control Switch

Passenger’s 
Side 
Temperature 
Control Switch

Passenger’s 
Side 
Temperature

Driver’s Side 
Temperature

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In addition to the button/switch controls, you can operate the climate control system 
from the On Demand Multi-Use Display

TM

 touch screen.

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Operating from the On Demand Multi-Use Display

TM

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Using Automatic Climate Control

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 you set the power mode to 
ON.

On Demand Multi-Use Display

TM

A/C

 (Air Conditioning) and 

SYNC

 (Synchronization) Icon

Driver’s Side 
Temperature 
Control Icon

Recirculation/
Fresh Air mode 
Icon

Fan Control Icon

Passenger’s Side 
Temperature 
Control Icon

Vent Mode Icon