2009 Acura MDX door lock

This section gives information about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your vehicle. All the essential
controls are within easy reach.Control Locations
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62
Instrument Panel
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63
Instrument Panel Indicators
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64
Gauges
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72
Multi-Information Display
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73
Controls Near the Steering
Wheel
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115
Windshield Wipers and Washers
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116
Rear Window Wiper and Washer
...............................
117
Turn Signal and Headlights
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118
Hazard Warning Button
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122
Rear Window Defogger
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122
Instrument Panel
Brightness
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123
Steering Wheel Adjustments
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124
Keys and Locks
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126
Immobilizer System
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128
Ignition Switch
............................
129
Door Locks
.................................
130
Childproof Door Locks
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131
Tailgate
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131
Power Tailgate
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132
Remote Transmitter
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135 Seats
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140
Detachable Anchor
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146
Seat Heaters
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148
Power Windows
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149
Moonroof
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152
Parking Brake
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153
Mirrors
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154
Driving Position Memory System
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157
Interior Lights
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159
Interior Convenience Items
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162
Beverage Holders
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163
Console Compartment
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164
Storage Compartment
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164
Glove Box
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164
Sunglasses Holder
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165
Cargo Hooks
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165
Sun Visor
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166
Vanity Mirror
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166
Accessory Power Sockets
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166
AC Power Outlet
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167
Instruments and Controls
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Inst rument s and Cont rols
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ꭧ: If equipped
DRIVING POSITION
MEMORY SYSTEM
(P. 157)
POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH
(P. 130)
PARKING BRAKE
RELEASE HANDLE
(P. 153)
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
(P. 149)
FUEL FILL DOOR
RELEASE BUTTON
(P. 323)
POWER TAILGATE
BUTTON
ꭧ(P. 132)
HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE (P. 325)PARKING BRAKE
PEDAL (P.153)
AUXILIARY INPUT JACKS
ꭧ
(P.
267) HEADPHONE CONNECTORS
ꭧ
(P.
268) REAR CLIMATE
CONTROL SYSTEM
(P.
175)
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
(P.
341)
AUDIO SYSTEM
(P.
180)
CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM (P.
170)
MIRROR CONTROL
AUTO BUTTON
ꭧ
(P.
154)
MOONROOF SWITCH
(P.
152)
HomeLink
®BUTTONS
(P. 276)
INSTRUMENT PANEL
INDICATORS (P.
63)
GAUGES (P. 72)
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Immobilizer System
Indicator
This indicator comes on briefly when
you turn the ignition switch to the
ON (II) position. It will then go off if
you have inserted a properly coded
ignition key. If it is not a properly
coded key, the indicator will blink,
and the engine's fuel system will be
disabled (see page128).
Lights On Indicator
This indicator reminds you that the
exterior lights are on. It comes on
when the light switch is in either the
or
position. This indicator will
also come on when the light switch is
in AUTO and the lights turn on
automatically. If you turn the ignition
switch to the ACCESSORY (I) or the
LOCK (0) position without turning
off the light switch, this indicator will
remain on. A reminder chime will
also sound when you open the
driver's door.Fog Light Indicator
This indicator comes on when you
turn on the fog lights. For more
information, see page120.
High Beam Indicator
This indicator comes on with the
high beam headlights. For more
information, see page118.Cruise Main Indicator
This indicator comes on when you
turn on the cruise control system by
pressing the CRUISE button (see
page270).Cruise Control Indicator
This indicator comes on when you
set the cruise control. See page270
for information on operating the
cruise control.
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Group SetupMenu Item DescriptionSetting OptionPage
LIGHTING SETUP
(P.100) INTERIOR LIGHT
DIMMING TIME Changes how long (in seconds) the interior lights stay
on after you close the doors and the tailgate. 60 sec 15 sec
101
30 sec
ꭧ
HEADLIGHT
AUTO OFF TIMER Changes how long (in seconds) the exterior lights stay
on after you close the driver's door. 60 sec
102
30 sec 0 sec
15 sec
ꭧ
AUTO LIGHT
SENSITIVITY Changes the timing of when the headlights come on.
The headlight switch needs to be in the AUTO
position. MAX LOW
103
HIGH MIN
MID
ꭧ
DOOR/WINDOW
SETUP
(P.105) AUTO DOOR LOCK
Changes the setting of when to automatically lock the
doors. SHIFT FROM P
106
WITH VEH SPD
ꭧ
OFF
AUTO DOOR UNLOCK Changes the setting of when to automatically unlock the driver's/all the doors.SHIFT TO P
ꭧ
DRIVER DOOR/
ALL DOORS
107
IGN OFF
OFF
KEY AND REMOTE
UNLOCK MODE Changes which doors unlock with the remote
transmitter in a first push. DRIVER DOOR
ꭧ
109
ALL DOORS
KEYLESS LOCK
ACKNOWLEDGMENT The exterior lights flash each time you press the
LOCK or UNLOCK button. A beeper will also sound
when you press the LOCK button twice. ON
ꭧ
110
OFF
SECURITY RELOCK TIMER Changes how long it takes (in seconds) for the doors to relock and the security system to set after you
unlock but do not open the door. 90 sec
111
60 sec
30 sec
ꭧ
WIPER SETUP
(P.113) WIPER ACTION
Changes the wiper operation between two settings
when the wiper switch is in the INT position. INTERMITTENT
113
WITH VEH SPD
ꭧ
DEFAULT ALL
(P.86) Set/Cancel all the customized settings as default. SET
86
CANCEL
ꭧ : Default setting
CONTINUED
Multi-Information Display
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Door/Window Setup
Here are the five custom settings for
the door/window setup:●AUTO DOOR LOCK●AUTO DOOR UNLOCK●KEY AND REMOTE UNLOCK
MODE●KEYLESS LOCK
ACKNOWLEDGMENT●SECURITY RELOCK TIMER
While ‘‘DOOR/WINDOW SETUP ’’is
shown, press the SEL/RESET button
to enter the customize mode.
Each time you press the INFO
(▲ /▼ ) button, the screen changes
as shown in the illustration. Press the
INFO (▲ /▼ ) button until you see
the setting you want to customize,
then press the SEL/RESET button to
enter your selection.
SEL/RESET
BUTTON
INFO ( ▲or▼ )
BUTTON
CONTINUED
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Auto Door LockThere are three settings you can
choose from:
SHIFT FROM P－
The doors lock whenever you move
the shift lever out of Park.
WITH VEH SPD －
The doors lock when the vehicle
speed reaches about 10 mph (about
16 km/h).
OFF －
The auto door lock is deactivated all
the time.
You can choose this customize item
from ‘‘DOOR/WINDOW SETUP ’’by
pressing the INFO (▲ /▼ ) button
repeatedly.
Press the SEL/RESET button to see
the selections.
Select the desired setting by
pressing the INFO (▲/ ▼) button,
then enter your selection by pressing
the SEL/RESET button.
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When your selection is successfully
completed, the display changes as
shown above, and then goes back to
the customize item screen.
If the‘‘SETTING INCOMPLETE ’’
message appears, go back to ‘‘AUTO
DOOR LOCK ’’and repeat the
procedure again.
Auto Door UnlockThere are three settings you can
choose from:
SHIFT TO P －The driver's door or
all the doors, depending on the door
lock mode setting (see page106),
unlock when you move the shift lever
to Park.
IGN OFF －The driver's door or all
the doors, depending on the door
lock mode setting (see page106),
unlock when you turn the ignition
switch to the LOCK (0) position.
OFF －The auto door unlock is
deactivated all the time. This is the
factory default setting.
You can choose this customize item
from ‘‘DOOR/WINDOW SETUP ’’by
pressing the INFO (▲/ ▼) button
repeatedly.
CONTINUED
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Press the SEL/RESET button to see
the selections.
Select the desired setting by
pressing the INFO (▲/▼ ) button,
then enter your selection by pressing
the SEL/RESET button.
If you choose ‘‘SHIFT TO P ’’or ‘‘IGN
OFF ’’, you will see the above display.
Press the INFO (▲ /▼ ) button to
switch the door lock mode setting
between the driver's door and all
doors. Then, press the SEL/RESET
button to enter your selection.
When your selection is successfully
completed, the display changes as
shown above, and then goes back to
the customize item screen.
If the ‘‘SETTING INCOMPLETE ’’
message appears, go back to ‘‘AUTO
DOOR UNLOCK ’’and repeat the
procedure again.
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