ACURA 79600 STX A53 MDX Temperature Climate Heat AC Control Unit User Guide

ACURA 79600 STX A53 MDX Temperature Climate Heat AC Control

Climate Control System (P229)

• Press the AUTO button to activate the climate control system.
• Press the on/off button to turn the system on or off.
• Press the frront button to defrost the windshield.

Rear Climate Control (P233)

• Press the rear AUTO button to activate the rear climate control system.
• Press the on/off button to turn the 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.

Using Automatic Climate Control

• If any buttons are pressed while using the climate control system in auto, the function of the button that was pressed will take priority.
• The AUTO indicator will go off, but functions unrelated to the button 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 not start immediately when the AUTO button is 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.

Switching between the recirculation and fresh air modes
Press the (recirculation) button and switch the mode depending on environmental conditions.
Recirculation mode (indicator on): Recirculates air from the vehicle’s interior through the system.
Fresh air mode (indicator off): Maintains outside ventilation.

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.

Defrosting the Windshield and Windows

Pressing the button turns the air conditioning system on and automatically switches the system to fresh air mode.
Press the button again to turn off, the system returns to the previous settings.

To rapidly defrost the windows

1. Press the buttons
2. Press the buttons

For your safety, make sure you have a clear view through all the windows before driving.
Do not set the temperature near the upper or lower limit.
When cold air hits the windshield, the outside of the windshield may fog up.
If you press thec button during Auto Idle Stop, the engine restarts automatically.

To rapidly defrost the windows

After defrosting the windows, switch over to fresh air mode.
If you keep the system in recirculation mode, the windows may fog up from humidity. This impedes visibility.

Synchronization Mode

You can set the temperature synchronously for the driver’s side, passenger’s side and rear in synchronization mode.

1. Press the SYNC button.
   • The SYNC indicator will come on.
   • The system switches to synchronization mode.
2. Adjust the temperature using the driver’s side temperature control switch.

Press the SYNC button, adjust the interior temperature using the passenger’s side temperature control switch or changing the rear temperature to return to dual mode.

When you press the button the system changes
to synchronization mode.
When the system is in dual mode, the driver’s side temperature, the passenger’s side temperature, and the rear temperature can be set separately.

Using the Rear Climate Control System From the Front Panel

Use the system when the engine is running and the climate control system is operating.

1. Press the (ON/OFF) button.
2. Press the REAR SETTINGS button.
   • The system switches to the rear control mode for 10 seconds. The REAR indicator appears on the display.
3. Press the AUTO button.
   •  The rear system changes to AUTO mode.
   • The system automatically adjusts the fan speed and airflow levels to maintain the set rear temperature. Change the temperature if necessary.
4. To turn off the rear climate control system, press the (ON/OFF) button.

LOCK appears on the rear control panel while the rear lock is on.
If the rear lock is on while in SYNC mode, the rear control panel is disabled. LOCK SYNC appears on the rear control panel.

Press the REAR LOCK button to turn the rear lock mode on and off.
While the rear lock mode is on, the rear control panel is disabled.
The REAR LOCK indicator will come on.

Use the system when the engine is running

1. Press the rear AUTO button.
2. Adjust the interior temperature using the rear temperature control button.
3. To turn off the rear climate control system, press (ON/OFF) button.

When the rear lock mode is off, the temperature of the rear passenger compartment can be controlled independently.

Automatic Climate Control Sensors

The automatic climate control system is equipped with sensors. Do not cover or spill any liquid on them.

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