2012 Acura MDX lock

Adaptive Cruise Control
(ACC) Indicator
On models with adaptive cruise control
(ACC)This indicator normally comes on for
a few seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position.
When you push the MAIN button on
the steering wheel, this indicator
comes on green. You will also see
‘‘ACC’’on the multi-information
display.
If the indicator comes on amber,
there is a problem with the ACC
system. You will also see a‘‘CHECK
ACC SYSTEM’’message on the
multi-information display (see page
88). Take your vehicle to your dealer
to have it checked. For more
information, see page 348.
Cruise Main Indicator
On models without adaptive cruise
control (ACC)This indicator comes on when you
turn on the cruise control system by
pressing the CRUISE button (see
page 345).
Cruise Control Indicator
On models without adaptive cruise
control (ACC)This indicator comes on when you
set the cruise control. See page 345
for information on operating the
cruise control.
Collision Mitigation
Braking System™
(CMBS™) Indicator
On models with collision mitigation
braking system™(CMBS™)This indicator normally comes on for
a few seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. It also comes on as a
reminder that you have turned off the
collision mitigation braking system™
(CMBS™).
The CMBS indicator also comes on if
dirt or other debris blocks the radar
sensor in the front grille. You will
also see a‘‘CHECK CMBS RADAR
SENSOR’’message on the multi-
information display. When you clean
the radar sensor, the indicator
should go off the next time you turn
the ignition switch to the ON (II)
position.
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Instruments and Controls

Customize SettingsWhen the main menu displays
‘‘Keyless Memory Settings™,’’you
can customize some vehicle control
settings.
To enter the customizing mode,
press the SEL/RESET button.
To change the settings, the ignition
switch must be in the ON (II)
position, and the vehicle must be
stopped with the transmission in
Park.If you turn the ignition switch to the
ACCESSORY (I) or the LOCK (0)
position, or move the shift lever out
of Park, the display will change to the
normal screen.
You can customize some vehicle
control settings for‘‘DRIVER 1’’and
‘‘DRIVER 2’’separately. If‘‘DRIVER
1’’or‘‘DRIVER 2’’is not displayed,
customizing is not possible.
To have the driver's ID detected,
make sure your remote transmitter is
linked to the system (see Keyless
Memory Settings™on page 148).
If you want the settings as they were
when the vehicle left the factory,
select DEFAULT ALL, as described
on page 93.
If you want to change any vehicle
control settings, select CHG
SETTING, then press the SEL/
RESET button.
Refer to the table on the following
pages about the settings you want to
customize.
Multi-Information Display90

Group Setup Menu Item Description Setting Option Page
LIGHTING SETUP
(P. 110)INTERIOR LIGHT
DIMMING TIMEChanges how long (in seconds) the interior lights stay
on after you close the doors and the tailgate.60 sec 15 sec 111
30 sec
ᤳ
HEADLIGHT
AUTO OFF TIMERChanges how long (in seconds) the exterior lights stay
on after you close the driver's door.60 sec
112 30 sec 0 sec
15 sec
ᤳ
AUTO LIGHT
SENSITIVITYChanges the timing of when the headlights come on.
The headlight switch needs to be in the AUTO
position.MAX LOW
113 HIGH MIN
MID
ᤳ
DOOR/WINDOW
SETUP
(P. 115)AUTO DOOR LOCK Changes the setting of when to automatically lock the
doors.SHIFT FROM P
116 WITH VEH SPD
ᤳ
OFF
AUTO DOOR UNLOCK Changes the setting of when to automatically unlock
the driver's/all the doors.SHIFT TO P
ᤳ
DRIVER
DOOR/ALL
DOORS
117 IGN OFF
OFF
KEY AND REMOTE
UNLOCK MODEChanges which doors unlock with the remote
transmitter on a first push.DRIVER DOOR
ᤳ
119
ALL DOORS
KEYLESS LOCK
ACKNOWLEDGMENTThe 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
ᤳ
120 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
121 60 sec
30 sec
ᤳ
WIPER SETUP
(P. 123)WIPER ACTION Changes the wiper operation between two settings
when the wiper switch is in the INT position.INTERMITTENT 123
WITH VEH SPD
ᤳ
DEFAULT ALL
(P. 93)Set/Cancel all the customized settings as default. SET 93
CANCEL
ᤳ: Default setting
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Elapsed Time ResetThere are four elapsed time reset
choices you can make:
MANUAL ONLY－You can reset
the elapsed time, when Trip
Computer's Elapsed Time is
displayed (see page 85).
IGN OFF－The elapsed time is
reset when you turn the ignition
switch to the LOCK (0) position.
TRIP A－The elapsed time is reset
when the Trip A is reset.
TRIP B－The elapsed time is reset
when the Trip B is reset.
You can choose this customizable
item from‘‘METER 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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Auto Tilt & Telescope Steering WheelWhen‘‘AUTO TILT & TELESCOPE
STEERING WHEEL’’is set to‘‘ON,’’
the steering wheel automatically
moves fully in and up when you turn
the ignition switch to the LOCK (0)
position and remove the key.
You can choose this customizable
item from‘‘POSITION SETUP’’by
pressing the INFO (
/
) button
repeatedly.
Press the SEL/RESET button to see
the selections.
Select ON or OFF by pressing the
INFO (
/
) button, then enter your
selection by pressing the SEL/
RESET button.
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
TILT & TELESCOPE STEERING
WHEEL’’and repeat the procedure
again.
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Instruments and Controls

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
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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 customizable
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 page 116),
unlock when you move the shift lever
to Park with the brake pedal
depressed.
IGN OFF－The driver's door or all
the doors, depending on the door
lock mode setting (see page 116),
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 customizable
item from‘‘DOOR/WINDOW
SETUP’’by pressing the INFO (
/
) button repeatedly.
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