2008 Acura MDX Owner's Manual - Page 178

Main Menu Table Of Contents Climate Control System This button turns the rear window defogger off and on (see page 122 ). Pushing this button also turns the power mirror heaters on and off. 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. vents. Air flows from the floor Mode Control Rear Window Defogger Button Airflow is divided between the floor and corner vents and the defroster vents at the base of the windshield. 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. Windshield Defroster Button 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. 174 2008 MDX