| OP MDX |
| Just got the MDX and left the headlights on just as I did with the TL-s. Well the TL-s headlight turned off automatically after a minute or so. The MDX's apparently just stay on. Suppose I shouldn't have assumed. Had to enter codes on both navi and radio and now my 'auto' roll down window feature no longer works. By the way I used a $50 portable 12v charger I bought at Home Depot to jump it. Highly recommend it for everyone. So easy. It's similar to the one's the tow truck guys have. I had a full charge on it months ago and it hadn't been plugged in ac/dc and still started the MDX immediately. |
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| m2pc |
| If you set the headlights in automatic mode, they should shut off after you remove the ignition key and open your door. |
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| JTM |
In 01 and 02 models, the headlight will automatic cut off after approximately 13 seconds (once engine is turn off and driver door was opened and closed).
But in 03 models, if you manual turn on the headlight, it does NOT automatic turn off the lights, unless you use the auto-feature. |
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| BaldEagle |
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Originally posted by JTM
But in 03 models, if you manual turn on the headlight, it does NOT automatic turn off the lights, unless you use the auto-feature.
Not a good design IMHO.
The Wife's Lincoln has auto on lights and they turn off automatically if in auto mode or in manual. |
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| jonnygoodboy |
| I've never had a car with automatic headlights before (still don't, since my MDX is an '02). Could someone explain any possible reasoning Honda would add automatic headlights and somehow defeat the auto-off? WTF? |
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| hammermdx |
| Completely ridiculous! |
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| Spud |
| What's even more odd is why the MDX doesn't have daytime running lights. Daytime running lights are statistically proven to be safer (they've been mandatory on all vehicles in Canada for many years) and you'd think a safety-concious Acura would have this. Even my '97 Jetta had DRL's. Go figure. |
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| shootist |
| In NewSpeak, this is an added feature- you can set your headlights on forever with Manual (like when you're stopped on a highway and you want to be seen), or you can exercise your option to set the '03 to auto, and let the computers control your fate. |
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| Pierre |
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Originally posted by Spud
What's even more odd is why the MDX doesn't have daytime running lights. Daytime running lights are statistically proven to be safer (they've been mandatory on all vehicles in Canada for many years) and you'd think a safety-concious Acura would have this. Even my '97 Jetta had DRL's. Go figure.
Well, we do get some things right. Go figure. |
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| zafer |
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Originally posted by Spud
What's even more odd is why the MDX doesn't have daytime running lights.
Obstruct the light sensor on the dash, and leave the knob in Auto position, and you've got DRLs. |
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| Pierre |
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Originally posted by zafer
Obstruct the light sensor on the dash, and leave the knob in Auto position, and you've got DRLs.
Not really. What you've got are lights that are always "on". DRL's are a dimmer version of lights that are "on". |
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| GBX |
OP MDX,
In regard to the window auto-up/down feature no longer working. I don't have my owner's manual with me, but I think if you look in there, it will tell you how to remedy that. I seem to remember it saying that if your battery was disabled, you would have to reset the window feature. I hope that's right and it helps. |
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| OP MDX |
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Originally posted by GBX
OP MDX,
In regard to the window auto-up/down feature no longer working. I don't have my owner's manual with me, but I think if you look in there, it will tell you how to remedy that. I seem to remember it saying that if your battery was disabled, you would have to reset the window feature. I hope that's right and it helps.
Interesting, thanks. I'll check it out tonight. |
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