2005 Acura MDX horn

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To use the horn, press the pad around the ‘‘A’’ logo.
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Your Vehicle at a Glance
Your Vehicle at a Glance
5
HEADLIGHTS/
TURN SIGNALS
FOG LIGHTS REMOTE AUDIO
CONTROLS STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENT CRUISE CONTROL
HORN
WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS
VEHICLE STABILITY
ASSIST SYSTEM
OFF SWITCH
CRUISE CONTROL INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER
VTM-4
LOCK
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR
HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
(P.74)
(P.212)
(P.146)
(P.77) (P.130) (P.78) (P.147)
(P.71) (P.
77)
(P.
33)
(P.204)
(P.76)
(P.76)

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To use the horn, press the pad around the ‘‘Acura’’ logo.
Controls Near the Steering Wheel
70
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER
VTM-4
LOCK
INSTRUMENT PANEL
BRIGHTNESS
FOG LIGHTS HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS
REMOTE AUDIO
CONTROLS HORN
CRUISE CONTROL
VEHICLE STABILITY
ASSIST SYSTEM OFF
SWITCH
STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS
CRUISE CONTROL
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATORHAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
(P.74)
(P.77)
(P.146)
(P.212)
(P.130)
(P.78) (P.146)
(P.33)
(P.71) (P.77)
(P.204)
(P.76)
(P.76)

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Press and hold this
button for about 1 second to attract
attention; the horn will sound and
the exterior lights will f lash f or about
30 seconds. To cancel panic mode,
press any other button on the remote
transmitter or turn the ignition
switch to ON (II).
Avoid dropping or throwing the
transmitter.
Protect the transmitter from
extreme temperature.
Do not immerse the transmitter in
any liquid.
Press this button once to
lock all doors and the tailgate. Some
exterior and interior lights will f lash.
When you push LOCK twice within 5
seconds, you will hear a beep to
verify that the doors and tailgate are
locked and the security system has
set. This button does not work if any
door or tailgate is not f ully closed. If you lose a transmitter, the
replacement needs to be
reprogrammed by your dealer.
Press this button once
to unlock the driver’s door. Push it
twice to unlock the other doors.
Some exterior and interior lights will
flash twice when you push the
button. If you do not open any door
orthetailgatewithin30seconds,
they will automatically relock.
When you press the UNLOCK
button, the f ront and rear individual
map lights and the cargo area light,
depending on their switch positions,
will come on (see page ). If you
do not open any door or the tailgate,
the lights stay on for about 30
seconds, then go out. If you relock
thedoorsandthetailgatewiththe
remote transmitter before 30
seconds have elapsed, the lights will
go of f immediately. 96
Remote Transmitter
PA NIC
LOCK UNL OCK
Remote Transmitter Care
Inst rument s and Cont rols
83
LED
UNLOCK
BUTTON
PANIC
BUTTON LOCK
BUTTON

The security system automatically
sets 15 seconds after you lock the
doors, hood, and the tailgate. For the
system to activate, you must lock the
doors f rom the outside with the key,
lock tab, door lock switch, or remote
transmitter. The security system
indicator next to the driver’s door
lock starts blinking immediately to
show you the system is setting itself .The security system will not set if
the hood, tailgate, or any door is not
f ully closed. If the system will not set,
check the Door and Tailgate Open
Monitor on the instrument panel
(see page ) to see if the doors and
tailgate are f ully closed. Since it is
notpartofthemonitordisplay,
manually check the hood.
The security system helps to protect
your vehicle and valuables f rom thef t.
The horn sounds and a combination
of headlights, parking lights, side
marker lights, and taillights f lashes if
someone attempts to break into your
vehicleorremovetheradio.This
alarm continues f or 2 minutes, then
the system resets. To reset an
alarming system bef ore the 2
minutes have elapsed, unlock the
driver’s door with the key or the
remote transmitter.
Once the security system is set,
opening any door or the tailgate
without using the key or the remote
transmitter, or the hood, will cause it
to alarm. It also alarms if the radio,
navigation and DVD components are
removed f rom the dashboard or the
wiring is cut. Use the remote transmitter
to quickly check that the hood,
tailgate and all doors are closed.
Push the lock button twice. There
should be an audible conf irmation
beep.
Do not attempt to alter this system
or add other devices to it. 62
Security System
Features
145
NOTE:
SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR

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The OnStar advisor can
give you inf ormation on nearby
hotels, restaurants, ATMs, hospitals,
gas stations, and many other
services in any area you are traveling
in. The advisor can also help you
with hotel or restaurant reservations. If you need a ride
(taxi, limousine service, etc.) the
OnStar advisor can make the
arrangements f or you. Use the
OnStar button, or call
(888) 4-ONSTAR. The OnStar
advisor can give you verbal
directions f rom your current location
to a desired destination. The Directions and Connections
Plan provides these additional
f eatures.
By sending a signal to your
vehicle, the advisor can lock or
unlock your vehicle’s doors. This is
helpfulif youareawayfromyour
vehicle and realize you f orgot to lock
the doors, or if you have locked the
keys in your vehicle. To get OnStar’s
assistance, call (888) 4-ONSTAR
(466-7827).
Using
GPS, OnStar can locate your vehicle
almost anywhere. If your vehicle is
ever stolen, contact OnStar at (888)
4-ONSTAR. The advisor will put you
in contact with the proper authorities,
and assist them with locating your
vehicle. If you are unable to locate your
vehicleinalargeparkinglotor
parking structure, contact OnStar at
(888) 4-ONSTAR. The advisor will
remotely activate the exterior lights
and the horn, allowing you to locate
your vehicle.
From your computer, you can log
into www. myonstar.com to make
dinner reservations, purchase tickets
to events, send f lowers, etc.
Inf ormation and Convenience
Services Ride Assist Route Support Directions and Connections Plan
Features
Remote Door L ocking/Unlocking
Stolen Vehicle T racking Misplaced Vehicle Assistance
Online Concierge Services
OnSt ar
Features
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Circuits Protected
No. Amps. No. Amps. Circuits Protected Circuits Protected
No. Amps.
Horn
Auto Wipers
1
2
3 7.5 A
7.5 A
7.5 A
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13 15 A
10 A
7.5 A
7.5 A 10 A
15 A
7.5 A
7.5 A 10 A
7.5 A 15 A
30 A Fuel Pump
SRS
Heater Control, A/C Clutch
Relay, Cooling Fan Relay
Power Mirror
Daytime Running Light /
Rear Wiper
ECU(PCM),CruiseControl
OPDS, OnStar
ACC Relay
Back-up Lights, Instrument
Lights, TPMS
Turn Signals
IG Coil
Front Wiper
Not Used Moonroof
Driver’s Power Seat Sliding
Passenger’s Power Seat
Reclining
Daytime Running Light,
OnStar
Driver’s side Rear Power
Window
Front Passenger’s Power
Window
Front Accessory Socket,
HFL, OnStar
Small Light
Interior Light, TPMS, HFL
Power Door Lock
Back Up, Clock
Heated Seat
Driver’s Power Window
Passenger’s Side Rear
Power Window
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16 30 A
20 A
20 A
20 A
20 A
10 A
20 A
20 A
15 A
15 A
10 A
20 A
7.5 A 20 A
20 A
20 A
: Canadian models
Canadian models
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ELD Unit, Immobilizer Control
Unit, VSA Control Unit, Alternator Driver’s Power Seat Reclining
Passenger’s Power Seat Sliding
Fuse Locations
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
279
Driver’s Side INTERIOR FUSE BOX
Passenger’s Side
Front Front
Driver’s Side
Auxiliary

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Gas Mileage, Improving . 190
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Gasoline .186
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Fuel Reserve Indicator . 63
...........................................
Gauge .68
................
Octane Requirement . 186
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Tank, Filling the .187
................
Gas Station Procedures . 187
Gauges ...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 69
...............................................
Fuel .68
...............................
Speedometer .68
.................................
Tachometer .68
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight .......................................
Rating) .214
GCWR (Gross Combined Weight .......................................
Rating) .214
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Gearshif t Lever Positions . 200
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Glove Box .102
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight .......................................
Rating) .214 .............
Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 245
.............................
HandsFreeLink .160
..............................
HFL Buttons .161
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 76
........................................
Headlights .74
........................................
Aiming .245
....................
Automatic Lighting .75
............
Daytime Running Lights . 76
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High Beam Indicator . 63
...........
High Beams, Turning on . 74
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Low Beams, Turning on . 74
.........................
Reminder Chime .74
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 245
...................................
Turning on .74
...................................
Headphones .147
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Head Restraints .88
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Heated Mirror .96
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Heaters, Seats .91
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Heating and Cooling .106
.................
High-Low Beam Switch . 74
HomeLink Universal ................................
Transceiver .156
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Hood, Opening the .188
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Horn .70 ...
Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 282
Ignition ..............................................
Keys .79
...........................................
Switch .81
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Timing Control System . 290
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Immobilizer System .80
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Important Safety Precautions . 8
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Indicators, Instrument Panel . 60
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ABS (Anti-lock Brake) . 61
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A/T Temp .64
Brake (Parking and Brake ....................................
System) .61
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Brake Lamp .62
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Charging System .60
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Cruise Control .63
DRL (Daytime Running ......................................
Lights) .63
...................................
High Beam .63
........
Key (Immobilizer System) . 61
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Lights On .64
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Low Fuel .63
........................
Low Oil Pressure .60
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Low Tire Pressure .66
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Maintenance Required . 67
Index
GHI
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