2009 Acura MDX lock

Using Voice Control
Here are some guidelines for using
voice control:●To enter a command, press and
release the Talk button. Then,
after the beep, say your command
in a clear, natural tone.●Close the windows and the
moonroof.●When voice commands are used,
the fan speed will be automatically
adjusted to low. However, for
better voice recognition, lowering
the fan speed may be necessary.●Adjust the airflow from both the
dashboard and side vents so they
do not blow against the
microphone on the ceiling.
●Give a voice command in a clear
natural speaking voice without
pausing between words or
numbers. If the system cannot
recognize your command because
of the background noise, speak
louder.●If the microphone picks up voices
other than yours, the system may
not interpret your voice commands
correctly.●If the HFL does not recognize a
command, its response is,
‘‘Pardon. ’’If it doesn't recognize
the command a second time, its
response is, ‘‘Please repeat. ’’If it
doesn't recognize the command a
third time, it plays the Help
prompt.
●To hear a list of available options at
any time, press the Talk button,
wait for the beep, and say, ‘‘Hands
free link help.’’●Many commands can be spoken
together. For example, you can
say, ‘‘Dial 123-456-7891. ’’●To enter a string of numbers in a
Call or Dial command, you can say
them all at once, or you can
separate them in blocks of 3, 4, 7,
10, and 11.●To skip a voice prompt, press the
Talk button while the HFL is
speaking. The HFL will then begin
listening for your next command.
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3. Press and release the Talk button.After the beep, say ‘‘Male ’’or
‘‘ Female, ’’depending on the
system voice you want. The HFL
response is, ‘‘Male (Female)
prompts have been selected.
Would you like an audible
notification of an incoming call? ’’
4. Press and release the Talk button. If you say ‘‘Yes ’’after the beep, the
HFL response is, ‘‘Would you like
the notification to be a ring tone or
prompt? ’’If you say ‘‘No’’ after the
beep, the HFL returns to its main
menu. Saying ‘‘No’’ will result in no
ring tone or prompt playback
during an incoming call. The audio
system will still mute, and a
message will be displayed. 5. Press and release the Talk button.
After the beep, say ‘‘Ring tone ’’or
‘‘ Prompt. ’’The HFL response is ‘‘A
ring tone will be used’’ or‘‘An
incoming call prompt will be
used. ’’
If you choose ‘‘Ring tone,’’ you will
hear a ring tone through the audio
speakers to announce an incoming
call. If you choose ‘‘Prompt, ’’you
will hear this message to announce
an incoming call: ‘‘You have an
incoming call.’’
6. The HFL response continues ‘‘A
security option is available to lock
the HFL system. Each time the
vehicle is turned on, a passcode
would be required to use this
system. Would you like this
security option turned on? ’’If you
say ‘‘Yes, ’’you can set your
passcode. Refer to the setting
procedure in the next column. Setting Your Passcode
The HFL will accept a numeric, four-
digit passcode that you can use for
security purposes.
To set your passcode, do this:1. Follow the system setup procedure
as described previously.
2. Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say ‘‘Yes. ’’
3. The HFL response is ‘‘What is the
four-digit number you would like
to set as your passcode?’’
4. Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say the four-digit
passcode you want to use. For
example, say ‘‘1, 2, 3, 4. ’’The HFL
response is ‘‘1, 2, 3, 4. Is this
correct? ’’
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5. Press and release the Talk button.After the beep, say ‘‘Yes. ’’The
HFL response is ‘‘Security is on.
Each time the vehicle is turned on,
the passcode will be required to
use the system. The system setup
is complete. Returning to the main
menu. ’’
6. Press and release the Talk button. If you say ‘‘No. ’’after the beep, the
HFL response is ‘‘Security will not
be used. The system setup is
complete. ’’To enter your passcode, do this;Once a passcode is set, you can lock
the HFL so it only operates after the
passcode is entered. 1. The HFL will prompt you for your
passcode each time the ignition
switch is turned to the ON (II)
position and you press the Talk
button. You will only be asked for
the passcode once per ignition
cycle. If the passcode is set, its
response is ‘‘The system is locked.
What is the four-digit passcode?’’
2. Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say your four-digit
passcode. For example, say ‘‘1, 2,
3, 4. ’’
3. If the passcode is correct, the HFL response is ‘‘Main menu. ’’If the
passcode is not correct, the HFL
response is ‘‘1, 2, 3, 4 is incorrect.
Please try again. ’’Go back to the
step 2.
If you forget your passcode and you
cannot activate the HFL, consult your
dealer to cancel the passcode. Pairing Your Phone
Your Bluetooth
®compatible phone
with HandsFree Profile must be
paired to the HFL before you can
make and receive hands-free calls.
To confirm that your phone is
Bluetooth compatible, visit
www.acura.com/handsfreelink,
or call
1-888-528-7876. In Canada, visit
www.acura.ca,
or call
1-888-9-ACURA-9. Your phone
retailer should also be able to
confirm that your phone is Bluetooth
compatible.
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Modifying your vehicle, or installing
some non-Acura accessories, can
make your vehicle unsafe. Before
you make any modifications or add
any accessories, be sure to read the
following information.
Accessories
Your dealer has Acura accessories
that allow you to personalize your
vehicle. These accessories have been
designed and approved for your
vehicle, and are covered by warranty.
Although non-Acura accessories may
fit on your vehicle, they may not
meet factory specifications, and could
adversely affect your vehicle's
handling and stability.
Improper accessories or
modifications can affect your
vehicle's handling, stability, and
performance, and cause a
crash in which you can be hurt
or killed.
Follow all instructions in this
owner's manual regarding
accessories and modifications.
When properly installed, cellular
phones, alarms, two-way radios, and
low-powered audio systems should
not interfere with your vehicle's
computer controlled systems, such
as your airbags, anti-lock brakes, and
tire pressure monitoring system. Before installing any accessory:
●Make sure the accessory does not
obscure any lights, or interfere
with proper vehicle operation or
performance.●Be sure electronic accessories do
not overload electrical circuits (see
page440)or interfere with proper
operation of your vehicle.●Do not install accessories on the
side pillars or across the rear
windows. Accessories installed in
these areas may interfere with
proper operation of the side
curtain airbags.●Before installing any electronic
accessory, have the installer
contact your dealer for assistance.
If possible, have your dealer
inspect the final installation.
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Modifying Your Vehicle
Removing parts from your vehicle, or
replacing components with
aftermarket components could
seriously affect your vehicle's
handling, stability, and reliability.
Some examples are:●Lowering your vehicle with a non-
Acura suspension kit that
significantly reduces ground
clearance can allow the
undercarriage to hit speed bumps
or other raised objects, which
could cause the airbags to deploy.●Raising your vehicle with a non-
Acura suspension kit can affect the
handling and stability.●Non-Acura wheels, because they
are a universal design, can cause
excessive stress on suspension
components and will not be
compatible with the tire pressure
monitoring system (TPMS).
●Larger or smaller wheels and tires
can interfere with the operation of
your vehicle's anti-lock brakes and
other systems.
Modifying your steering wheel or
any other part of your vehicle's safety
features can make the systems
ineffective.
If you plan to modify your vehicle,
consult your dealer.
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Bef ore Driving
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This section gives you tips on
starting the engine under various
conditions, and how to operate the
automatic transmission. It also
includes important information on
parking your vehicle, the braking
system, the Super Handling-All
Wheel Drive™(SH-AWD
®) system,
the vehicle stability assist (VSA
®)
system, active damper system, the
tire pressure monitoring system
(TPMS), and facts you need if you
are planning to tow a trailer or drive
off-high way. Driving Guidelines
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Preparing to Drive
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Starting the Engine
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Check Starting System
Message
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340
Automatic Transmission
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341
Super Handling-All Wheel Drive ™(SH-AWD
®)
System
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348
Parking
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350
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)
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351
Braking System
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356
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
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357
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA
®),
aka Electronic Stability Control (ESC), System
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Active Damper System
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Towing a Trailer
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Trailer Stability Assist
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376
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines
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6. Check the adjustment of the insideand outside mirrors (see page
154).
7. Check the steering wheel adjustment (see page 124).
8. Make sure the doors and tailgate are securely closed and locked.
9. Fasten your seat belt. Check that your passengers have fastened
their seat belts (see page 15).
10. When you start the engine, check the gauges and indicators in the
instrument panel, and the
messages on the multi-information
display (see pages 63,72and 81). Starting the Engine
Your vehicle's starting system has an
auto control mode. When you turn
the ignition switch to the START (III)
position, this feature keeps the
engine's starter motor running until
the engine starts. Follow these
instructions to start the engine:
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. In cold weather, turn off all
electrical accessories to reduce the
drain on the battery.
3. Make sure the shift lever is in Park. Press on the brake pedal.
4. Without touching the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition switch to
the START (III) position, then
release the ignition switch. You do
not need to hold the ignition
switch in the START (III) position
to start the engine. Depending on
the outside temperature, the
starter motor runs for about 6 to 9
seconds until the engine starts. If you hold the ignition switch in
the START (III) position for more
than 7 seconds, the starter motor,
depending on the outside
temperature, runs for about 10 to
25 seconds until the engine starts.
If the engine does not start, wait at
least 10 seconds before trying
again.
The immobilizer system protects your
vehicle from theft. If an improperly-
coded key (or other device) is used, the
engine's fuel system is disabled. For
more information, see page
128.
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Shift Lever Position IndicatorsThese indicators on the instrument
panel show which position the shift
lever is in. In the Sequential
SportShift Mode, the‘‘M’’ indicator
next to the ‘‘D ’’indicator comes on,
and the illuminated number under
the charging system indicator shows
you the gear you have selected. The
‘‘D ’’indicator comes on for a few
seconds when you turn the ignition
switch to the ON (II) position. If it
flashes while driving (in any shift
position), it indicates a possible
problem in the transmission.
If the malfunction indicator lamp
comes on along with the ‘‘D ’’
indicator, there is a problem with the
automatic transmission control
system. Avoid rapid acceleration, and
have the transmission checked by
your dealer as soon as possible.
When the ‘‘D ’’indicator warns of a
possible problem with the
transmission, you will see a ‘‘CHECK
TRANSMISSION ’’message on the
multi-information display (see page
82). Shifting
To shift from Park to any position,
press firmly on the brake pedal, and
press the release button on the front
of the shift lever, then move the
lever. You cannot shift out of Park
when the ignition switch is in the
LOCK (0) or ACCESSORY (I)
position.
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