Acura MDX (2018 year). Manual - part 12

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Wipers and Washers

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The rear wiper and washer can be used when 
the power mode is in ON.

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Wiper switch (OFF, INT, ON)

Change the wiper switch setting according to 
the amount of rain.

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Washer (

)

Sprays while you rotate the switch to this 
position.
Hold it to activate the wiper and to spray the 
washer. Once released, it stops operating 
after a few more sweeps.

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Operating in reverse

When you select the transmission to 

(

R with the windshield wipers activated, the 

rear wiper operates automatically as follows even if its switch is off.

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Rear Wiper/Washer

INT: Intermittent

OFF

ON: Continuous wipe

Washer

Windshield Wiper Operation

Rear Wiper Operation

Intermittent

Intermittent

Low speed wipe

High speed wipe

Continuous

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Wipers and Washers

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Turn the headlights on and press the 
headlight washer button to operate.
The headlight washers also operate when you 
turn the windshield washers for the first time 
after the power mode is set to ON.

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Headlight Washers

Canadian models

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Headlight Washers

The headlight washers use the same fluid reservoir as 
the windshield washers.

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Brightness Control

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Brightness Control

When the power mode is in ON, you can use 
the 

(

+ or 

(

- button to adjust instrument 

panel brightness.
Brighten: Press the 

(

+ button.

Dim: Press the 

(

- button.

You will hear a beep when the brightness 
reaches minimum or maximum. Several 
seconds after adjusting the brightness, you 
will be returned to the previous display.

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Brightness level indicator

The brightness level is shown on the MID 
while you are adjusting it.

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Brightness Control

Instrument panel brightness varies, depending on 
whether the exterior lights are on or off. The 
instrument panel dims to reduce glare when they are 
on.

When it is bright outside and the headlight 
integration with the wiper is activated, the 
instrument panel brightness does not change.

To cancel the reduced instrument panel brightness 
when the exterior lights are on, press the 

(

+ button 

until the brightness display is up to max, the beeper 
sounds.

The brightness can be set differently for when the 
exterior lights are on, and when they are off.

(

+ Button

(

- Button

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Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button

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Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button

Press the rear defogger and heated door mirror button to defog the rear window 
and mirrors when the power mode is in ON.

The rear defogger and heated door mirrors 
automatically switch off after 10-30 minutes 
depending on the outside temperature.

Heated Windshield Button

*

Press the heated windshield button to deice 
the windshield when the power mode is in 
ON.

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Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button

NOTICE

When cleaning the inside of the rear window, be 
careful not to damage the heating wires.
It is critical to wipe the window from side to side 
along the defogger heating wires.

This system consumes a lot of power, so turn it off 
when the window has been defogged. Also, do not 
use the system for a long time while the engine is 
idling. This may weaken the battery, making it 
difficult to start the engine.

When the outside temperature is below 41°F (5°C), 
the heated door mirror may activate automatically for 
10 minutes when you set the power mode to ON.

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Heated Windshield Button

*

This system consumes a lot of power, so turn it off 
when the window has been deiced. Also, do not use 
the system for a long period when the engine is 
idling. This may weaken the battery, making it 
difficult to start the engine.

When the outside temperature is below 39°F (4°C), 
the heated windshield may automatically activate. 
The system deactivates itself once the outside 
temperature reaches 43°F (6°C).

* Not available on all models

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Driving Position Memory System

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Driving Position Memory System

You can store two driver’s seat (except for power lumbar), steering wheel and door 
mirror positions with the driving position memory system.
When you unlock and open the driver’s door with a remote transmitter, or keyless 
access system, door mirrors adjust to one of the two preset positions and the seat 
adjusts to retracted positions of one of the two preset positions automatically.

The steering wheel and the seat will move to the stored position when you set the 
power mode to ACCESSORY.

When you enter the vehicle, the MID briefly shows you which remote transmitter 
you used to unlock the vehicle.
• DRIVER 1 transmitter is linked to memory button 1.
• DRIVER 2 transmitter is linked to memory button 2.

The driver’s seat moves rearward and steering 
wheel fully up depending on the set seating 
position once you
• Stop the vehicle.
• Put the transmission in 

(

P.

• Turn the engine off.
• Then open the driver’s door.
Once the power mode is in the ACCESSORY 
position, the driver’s seat and steering wheel 
moves to the DRIVER 1 or 2 preset position.

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Driving Position Memory System

Using the information screen or MID, you can disable 
the automatic seat, steering wheel and door mirrors 
adjustment function.

2 Customized Features P. 126, 358

The driver’s seat easy exit feature can be turned ON/
OFF.

2 Customized Features P. 126, 358

System Operation
The system will not operate if:

•

The vehicle speed is above 3 mph (5 km/h).

•

Either memory position button is pressed while the 
seat or steering wheel is in motion.

•

The seat or steering wheel position is adjusted 
while in operation.

•

The memory 1 or 2 position is set fully to the rear.

DRIVER 1

DRIVER 2

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Driving Position Memory System

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1. Set the power mode to ON. Adjust the 

driver’s seat, the steering wheel and the 
door mirrors to the desired position.

2. Press the SET button.

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You will hear the beeper, and the 
memory button indicator light will blink.

3. Press and hold memory button 

(

1 or 

(

2 

within five seconds of pressing the SET 
button.

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Once the seat, the steering wheel and 
the outside mirror positions have been 
memorized, the indicator light on the 
button you pressed stays on and you will 
hear the double-beep.

1. Put the transmission into 

(

P.

2. Apply the parking brake.
3. Press a memory button (

(

1 or 

(

2).

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You will hear the beeper, and the 
indicator light will blink.

The seat, the steering wheel and the door 
mirrors will automatically move to the 
memorized positions. When it has finished 
moving, you will hear the beeper, and the 
indicator light stays on.

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Storing a Position in Memory

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Storing a Position in Memory

After you press the SET button, the storing operation 
will be canceled when: 

•

You do not press the memory button within five 
seconds.

•

You readjust the seat, the steering wheel or the 
outside mirror position before the double-beep.

•

You set the power mode to any position except 
ON.

Memory Button 1

Memory Button 2

SET Button

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Recalling the Stored Position

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Recalling the Stored Position

The seat, the steering wheel and the door mirrors will 
stop moving if you:

•

Press the SET button or memory button 

(

1 or 

(

2.

•

Adjust the seat position, door mirrors, or steering 
wheel.

•

Put the transmission into a position other than 

(

P.

Memory Buttons

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Adjusting the Steering Wheel

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Adjusting the Steering Wheel

The steering wheel height and distance from your body can be adjusted so that you 
can comfortably grip the steering wheel in an appropriate driving posture.

Push and hold the adjustment switch to move 
the steering wheel in, out, up or down.

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Make sure you can see the instrument 
panel gauges and indicators.

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Adjusting the Steering Wheel

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WARNING

Adjusting the steering wheel position while 
driving may cause you to lose control of the 
vehicle and be seriously injured in a crash.

Adjust the steering wheel only when the 
vehicle is stopped.

Adjustment Switch

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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.

■

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.

2 Front Seats P. 192

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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

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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

* Not available on all models

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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.

2 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 139

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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.

2 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 139

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Automatic Folding Door Mirror Function

*

1

Automatic Folding Door Mirror Function

*

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

2 Folding door mirrors

*

 P. 190

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

2 Customized Features P. 126, 358

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

* Not available on all models

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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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Adjusting the Seats

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

Driver’s Side/
Passenger’s Side

*

 

Lumbar Support 
Adjustment

* Not available on all models

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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.

3

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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Adjusting the Seat Positions

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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.

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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Second Row Seats

Continued

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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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Second Row Seats

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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.

2 Seat Belt with Detachable Anchor P. 38

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.

2 Passenger Front Airbag Off Indicator P. 54

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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