Acura MDX HYBRID (2020 year). Manual in english - page 12

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Adjusting the Mirrors

Interior Rearview Mirror

Adjust the angle of the rearview mirror when you are sitting in the correct driving 
position.

When you are driving after dark, the 
automatic dimming rearview mirror and 
power door mirrors

*

 reduce the glare from 

headlights behind you, based on inputs from 
the mirror sensor. This feature is always active.

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Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror and Power Door 

Mirrors

*

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Adjusting the Mirrors

Keep the inside and outside mirrors clean and 
adjusted for best visibility.

Adjust the mirrors before you start driving.

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Front Seats

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Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror and Power Door Mirrors

*

The auto dimming function cancels when the 
transmission is in 

(

R

.

* Not available on all models

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Power Door Mirrors

You can adjust the door mirrors when the 
power mode is set to ON.

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Mirror position adjustment

L/R selector switch:

 Select the left or right 

mirror. After adjusting the mirror, return the 
switch to the center position.

Mirror position adjustment switch:

 Press 

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

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Folding door mirrors

Press the fold button to fold the door mirrors.

If activated, either side door mirror 
automatically tilts downward when you put 
the transmission into 

(

R

; this improves close-

in visibility on the selected side of the vehicle 
when backing up. The mirror automatically 
returns to its original position when you take 
the transmission out of 

(

R

.

To activate this feature, set the power mode 
to ON and slide the selector switch to the left 
or right side.

Selector Switch

Adjustment Switch

Fold Button

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Reverse Tilt Door Mirror

Selector Switch

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Power Door Mirrors

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Folding the door mirrors

Lock all doors from outside the vehicle.

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The mirrors start folding automatically.

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Locking and Unlocking the Doors

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Unfolding the door mirrors

Unlock the driver’s or all doors from outside the vehicle.

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The mirrors start unfolding automatically.

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Locking and Unlocking the Doors

 P. 143

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Automatic Folding Door Mirror Function

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Automatic Folding Door Mirror Function

Door mirrors will not unfold automatically if fold 
button is pressed.

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Folding door mirrors

 P. 192

You can turn the automatic folding door mirror 
function on and off.

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Customized Features

 P. 131, 362

Door mirrors will not fold automatically when locking 
from inside the vehicle using lock tab or master door 
lock switch.

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Adjusting the Seats

Front Seats

Adjust the driver’s seat as far back as possible 
while allowing you to maintain full control of 
the vehicle. You should be able to sit upright, 
well back in the seat and be able to 
adequately press the pedals without leaning 
forward, and grip the steering wheel 
comfortably. The passenger’s seat should be 
adjusted in a similar manner, so that it is as far 
back from the front airbag in the dashboard 
as possible.

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Adjusting the front power seats

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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 
and Transport Canada recommend that drivers allow 
at least 10 inches (25 cm) between the center of the 
steering wheel and the chest.

Always make seat adjustments before driving.

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WARNING

Sitting too close to a front airbag can result 
in serious injury or death if the front 
airbags inflate.

Always sit as far back from the front 
airbags as possible while maintaining 
control of the vehicle.

Move back.

Allow sufficient 

space.

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Adjusting the Seat Positions

Horizontal Position 

Adjustment

Height Adjustment

Seat-back Angle 

Adjustment

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Lumbar Support Adjustment Switch

Press the top:

 To move the lumbar support 

up.

Press the bottom:

 To move the lumbar 

support down.

Press the front:

 To increase the entire 

lumbar support.

Press the rear:

 To decrease the entire lumbar 

support.

Lumbar 

Support 

Adjustment 

Switch

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Front Seats

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Adjust the driver’s seat-back to a comfortable, 
upright position, leaving ample space 
between your chest and the airbag cover in 
the center of the steering wheel.

The front seat passenger should also adjust 
their seat-back to a comfortable, upright 
position.

Reclining a seat-back so that the shoulder part of the belt no longer rests against the 
occupant’s chest reduces the protective capability of the belt. It also increases the 
chance of sliding under the belt in a crash and being seriously injured. The farther a 
seat-back is reclined, the greater the risk of injury.

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Adjusting the Seat-Backs

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Adjusting the Seat-Backs

Do not put a cushion, or other object, between the 
seat-back and your back. Doing so may interfere with 
proper seat belt or airbag operation.

If you cannot get far enough away from the steering 
wheel and still reach the controls, we recommend 
that you investigate whether some type of adaptive 
equipment may help.

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WARNING

Reclining the seat-back too far can result in 
serious injury or death in a crash.

Adjust the seat-back to an upright position, 
and sit well back in the seat.

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Second Row Seats

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Second Row Seats

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Second Row Seats

Once a seat is adjusted correctly, rock it back and 
forth to make sure it is locked in position.

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WARNING

An unsecured seat or seat-back can move 
out of position or collapse without warning 
if there is sudden acceleration or stop or in 
a crash.

A seat or seat-back that suddenly moves or 
collapses can result in severe injury or 
death.

Always make sure all seats and seat-backs 
are securely locked into position before 
driving.

Seat-back Angle 

Adjustment

Pull up the lever to change 
the angle.

Horizontal Position 

Adjustment

Pull up the bar to move the 
seat, then release the bar.

Models with bench seat

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Models with captain seat

Seat-back Angle 

Adjustment

Pull up the lever to change 
the angle.

Horizontal Position 

Adjustment

Pull up the bar to move the 
seat, then release the bar.

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Pressing the button on the seat-back, or seat 
cushion tilts the second row outer seat's seat-
back forward. 

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The whole seat slides forward. 

Pulling up on the strap also tilts the seat-back 
forward.

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Third Row Seat Access

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Third Row Seat Access

The button is disabled when the vehicle is moving.

When you enter the third row seat, be careful not to 
trip over the second row seat belt.

Strap

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Second Row Seats

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Separately fold down the left and right halves of the second row seat to make room 
for cargo.

1.

Store the center seat belt first. Insert the latch plate into the slot on the side of the 
anchor buckle.

2.

Retract the seat belt into the holder on the ceiling.

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Seat Belt with Detachable Anchor

 P. 44

3.

Lower the center head restraint to its lowest position. Put the armrest back into 
the seat-back.

4.

Pull up on the seat-back angle adjustment 
lever.

To return the seat to the original position, pull 
up the seat-back in the upright position.

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Folding Down the Second Row Seat

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Folding Down the Second Row Seat

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

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Passenger Front Airbag Off Indicator

 P. 60

The front seats must be far enough forward so they 
do not interfere with the second row seats as they 
fold down.

To lock the seat-back upright, push it backwards until 
it locks.

Make sure the seat-back, head restraints and seat 
cushion are securely latched back into place before 
driving. Also, make sure all rear shoulder belts are 
positioned in front of the seat-back.

Make sure the center shoulder belt is re-positioned in 
the holding slot.

Models with bench seat

Models with bench seat

Lever

All Models

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Head Restraints

Your vehicle is equipped with head restraints in all seating positions.

Head restraints are most effective for 
protection against whiplash and other rear-
impact crash injuries when the center of the 
back of the occupant’s head rests against the 
center of the restraint. The tops of the 
occupant’s ears should be level with the 
center height of the restraint.

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Adjusting the Front and Second Row Outer Head Restraint 

Positions

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Head Restraints

In order for the head restraint system to work 
properly:

•

Do not hang any items on the head restraints, or 
from the restraint legs.

•

Do not place any objects between an occupant and 
the seat-back.

•

Install each restraint in its proper location.

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WARNING

Improperly positioning head restraints 
reduces their effectiveness and increases 
the likelihood of serious injury in a crash.

Make sure head restraints are in place and 
positioned properly before driving.

Position head in the center 

of the head restraint.

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To raise the head restraint:

 Pull it upward.

To lower the head restraint:

 Push it down 

while pressing the release button.

Front

Second row outer

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A passenger sitting in the second row center 
seating position should adjust the height of 
their head restraint to an appropriate position 
before the vehicle begins moving.

To raise the head restraint:

Pull it upward.

To lower the head restraint:

Push it down while pressing the release 
button.

Head restraints can be removed for cleaning or repair.

To remove a head restraint:

Pull the restraint up as far as it will go. Then push the release button, and pull the 
restraint up and out.

To reinstall a head restraint:

Insert the legs back in place, then adjust the head restraint to an appropriate height 
while pressing the release button. Pull up on the restraint to make sure it is locked 
in position.

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Changing the Second Row Center Seat Head Restraint 

Position

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Removing and Reinstalling the Head Restraints

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Removing and Reinstalling the Head Restraints

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WARNING

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

Always replace the head restraints before 
driving.

Front and second row head restraints

* Not available on all models

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A passenger in the third row seating position 
should put the head restraint in the upright 
position before the vehicle begins moving.

To fold down the head restraint:

Pull the handle.

To put the head restraint back in the 
upright position:

Pull up the head restraint and push rearward 
until it latches.

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Folding Down the Third Row Head Restraint

Handle

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Maintain a Proper Sitting Position

After all occupants have adjusted their seats and head restraints, and put on their 
seat belts, it is very important that they continue to sit upright, well back in their 
seats, with their feet on the floor until the vehicle is safely parked and the power 
system is off.

Sitting improperly can increase the chance of injury during a crash. For example, if 
an occupant slouches, lies down, turns sideways, sits forward, leans forward or 
sideways, or puts one or both feet up, the chance of injury during a crash is greatly 
increased.

In addition, an occupant who is out of position in the front seat can be seriously or 
fatally injured in a crash by striking interior parts of the vehicle or being struck by an 
inflating front airbag.

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Maintain a Proper Sitting Position

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WARNING

Sitting improperly or out of position can 
result in serious injury or death in a crash.

Always sit upright, well back in the seat, 
with your feet on the floor.

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Third Row Seats

Separately fold down the left and right halves of the third row seat to make room 
for cargo.

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To fold down the seat

1.

Pull the handle on the seat-back fully.

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The head restraint tilts downward.

2.

Push the seat-back forward while pulling 
the handle.

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To return the seat to the original position

1.

Pull the seat-back up with the handle pulled.

2.

Push the head restraint up to its original position.

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Folding Down the Third Row Seat

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Folding Down the Third Row Seat

Make sure all items in the cargo area or items 
extending to the third row seats are properly 
secured. Loose items can fly forward if you have 
to brake hard.

Handle

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To return the seat to the original position

Make sure the seat-back and head restraints are 
securely latched back into place before driving.