2015 Acura MDX remote control

90 || 91
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DrIvING
Pre-Tow Checklist
When preparing to tow, and before driving away, be sure to check the following:
•  Avoid towing a trailer during your vehicle’s first 600 miles (1,000 km).
•  The vehicle and trailer have been properly serviced and are in good condition. Lights
and brakes work properly, and the tires are properly inflated.
•  All weights and loads are within limits. Never exceed the gross weight ratings.
•  When towing more than 3,500 lbs (1,590 kg), use of gasoline with an octane rating of
91 or higher is recommended.
•  Check if all loads are within limits at a public scale (see page 89). If a public scale is
not available, add the estimated weight of your cargo load to the weight of the trailer
(as quoted by the manufacturer) and the tongue load.
•  The hitch, safety chains, and any other attachments are secure.
•  All items in or on the trailer are properly secured and cannot shift while you drive.
Exceeding any load limit or improperly loading your vehicle and trailer can
cause a crash in which you can be seriously hurt or killed.
Check the loading of your vehicle and trailer carefully before starting to
drive.
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remote engine Start*
Start your vehicle’s engine using the two-way remote transmitter before you enter the
vehicle.
Green indicator:
Confirms doors are
locked or engine is
running.Amber indicator:
Remote is
communicating with
vehicle.
red indicator:
Remote is out of
range or cannot
communicate with
the vehicle, or engine
is stopped.eNGINe button: After
pressing the LOCK
button, press and hold
to start the engine.
L oCK button
Operating range:  
approximately  328 feet (100  m)
Make sure the vehicle is in a safe location when using remote engine start (i.e., a well
ventilated area, away from any flammable materials).
Starting the engine
Press LOCK, then press and hold ENGINE.
The engine runs for up to 10 minutes. To extend the run time for another
10 minutes, repeat the procedure during the initial 10 minutes.
While the engine is running, the climate control system adjusts the cabin temperature, the
security system remains on, and lights and accessories remain off.
Stopping the engine
Press and hold ENGINE.
The engine will also stop if it has been running for more than 10 minutes, or if any door is
opened without using the remote or keyless access.
Carbon monoxide gas is toxic and can rapidly accumulate in closed or even
partly enclosed areas. Breathing it can cause unconsciousness and even kill
you.
Never use the remote engine starter with the vehicle in a garage or other areas
with limited ventilation.
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*if equipped

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INDex
INDex
Exterior Lights ............................................ 34
Front Lights .................................................. 35
Interior Lights .............................................. 35
LKAS ................................................... 24, 101
Lock tab ............................................................ 31
Low fuel ............................................................ 25
Low oil pressure .............................................. 23
Low tire pressure ............................................. 25
Maintenance .................................................. 121
Battery ....................................................... 128
Engine Coolant ......................................... 127
Engine Oil .................................................. 125
Opening the Hood ................................... 124
Service Codes ............................................ 122
Under the Hood ....................................... 124
Window Washer Fluid ............................. 128
Wiper Blades ............................................. 129
Maintenance Minder .................................... 122
Making a Call .................................................. 69
Malfunction indicator lamp .......................... 23
Map Legend ...................................................... 81
Master Door Lock Switch .............................. 31
Maximum Load Limit .................................... 85
MENU button .................................... 53, 66, 77
Mirrors ............................................................ 41
Moonroof ........................................................ 33
Multi-Information Display ............................ 27
System message ......................................... 25
Multi-View Rear Camera ............................. 105
Navigation ....................................................... 76
Detour .......................................................... 82
Entering a Destination ............................... 79
Find Nearest Place ..................................... 80
Home Address ............................................. 79
INFO button ................................................ 77
Interface dial ................................................ 77
Map Legend .................................................. 81
MENU button .............................................. 77
NAV button .................................................. 77
Place Category ........................................... 80
Routing ......................................................... 81
SETTINGS button ....................................... 77
Shortcuts ..................................................... 80
Steering Wheel Controls ........................... 76
Street Address ............................................. 79
System Guidance Volume ......................... 78
Talk button ................................................... 76
Traffic ........................................................... 82
Voice Command Tips .................................. 76
Voice Prompt ............................................... 78
Navigation Commands ................................ 142
ODMD ............................................................ 53
On-Demand Multi-Use Display (ODMD) ... 53
One-Touch Turn Signal ................................. 36
Opening the Hood ........................................ 124Overheating ...................................................
110
Paddle shifters ................................................ 93
Pairing a Phone ............................................... 68
Pandora® ......................................................... 60
Parking brake ............................................ 25, 95
Parking Sensor System ................................ 104
Phone ........................................................... 68
Phonebook ....................................................... 70
PHONE button ............................................... 66
Phone Commands ....................................... 146
Pick-Up button ............................................... 66
Place Category ............................................... 80
Power Door Mirrors ........................................ 41
Power Moonroof ............................................ 33
Power Tailgate ................................................ 30
Power Windows .............................................. 32
Rain-Sensing Wipers ..................................... 36
Readiness Codes ............................................ 137
Rear Camera .................................................. 105
Rear Climate Control ..................................... 47
Rear Entertainment System .......................... 62
Headphones ................................................ 63
Remote Control .......................................... 64
Ultrawide Dual Screen ............................... 65
Rear Seats ........................................................ 43
Second-Row Seats .............................. 43, 44
Third-Row Seats .................................. 43, 44
Rearview Mirror ............................................... 41
Rear Wiper ........................................................ 37
Refueling ......................................................... 107
Remote Battery Strength ........................... 108
Remote Control .............................................. 64
Remote Engine Start ...................................... 91
Remote Transmitter ...................................... 28
Reporting Safety Defects .............................. 22
Reverse Tilt Door Mirrors .............................. 41
Roadside Assistance ..................................... 141
Routing ............................................................ 81
Safety Information ........................................... 3
Child Safety .................................................. 15
Reporting Safety Defects .......................... 22
Safety Label Locations ............................... 21
Safety Messages ............................................ 4
Seat Belts ........................................................... 5
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor .................. 7
Fastening a Seat Belt .................................... 7
Lap/Shoulder Seat Belts .............................. 5
Proper Use of Seat Belts .............................. 5
Seat Belt Inspection ..................................... 6
Seat belt Reminder ..................................... 25
Seat Belt with Detachable Anchor ............ 8
Seat Heaters and Ventilation ...................... 49
Seats ........................................................... 38
Rear Seats .................................................... 43
Second-Row Seats .............................. 43, 44Third-Row Seats ..................................
43, 44
Second-Row Seat Heaters ........................... 49
Second-Row Seats .................................. 43, 44
Selector wheel .................................... 27, 52, 66
Sequential Shift Mode .................................. 93
Service Codes ................................................ 122
Settings ........................................................... 50
SETTINGS button ............................. 53, 66, 77
Setting the Clock ........................................... 50
SH-AWD ........................................................... 24
Shifting ............................................................ 92
Sequential Shift Mode .............................. 93
Shift Lever Does Not Move ........................ 109
Shoulder Anchor ............................................... 7
Side Airbags ..................................................... 10
Side Curtain Airbags ....................................... 10
SiriusXM® Radio ............................................. 55
SMS Text Messaging ....................................... 72
Sound ............................................................ 52
SOURCE button .............................................. 52
Specifications ............................................... 138
Speed Dial .................................................. 70, 71
SRS ............................................................ 24
Steering Wheel
............................................... 42
Heated Steering Wheel ............................. 48
Steering Wheel and Nearby Controls ........... 1
Steering Wheel Controls ........................ 52, 76
Street Address ................................................. 79
Super-Handling All-Wheel Drive ................. 24
Supplemental Restraint System .................. 24
Surround View Camera ............................... 106
System Guidance Volume ............................. 78
System message ............................................. 25
Tailgate ............................................................ 29
Talk button ................................................ 66, 76
Text Messaging ................................................ 72
Third-Row Seats ...................................... 43, 44
Tire Chains ...................................................... 132
Tire Information ........................................... 130
DOT Tire Quality Grading ...................... 134
Tire and Loading Information Label ...... 131
Tire and Wheel Replacement.................. 131
Tire Chains .................................................. 132
Tire Identification Number ..................... 133
Tire Labeling ............................................... 133
Tire Terminology ....................................... 133
Winter Tires ................................................ 132
Tire Pressure Monitoring System ...24, 111, 136
Tire Repair Kit ................................................ 116
Tire Specifications ........................................ 138
Tongue load .................................................... 88
Towing a Trailer ............................................... 87
Load limits .................................................... 87
Tongue load ................................................ 88
Trailer weight ............................................... 87TPMS
.................................................... 24, 111
Traffic ........................................................... 82
TRIP button ...................................................... 27
Troubleshooting ............................................ 139
Turn Signal ...................................................... 36
Ultrawide Dual Screen ................................... 65
Under the Hood ............................................ 124
USB Flash Drive .............................................. 58
USB Port ........................................................... 51
Utility Vehicle ................................................. 84
Vehicle Controls ............................................. 28
Vehicle Specifications ................................. 138
Vehicle Stability Assist ............................ 24, 94
Voice Command Index ................................. 142
Voice Command Tips ................................67, 76
Voice Prompt ................................................... 78
VSA® ..................................................... 24, 94
Warranty Coverages ..................................... 141
Windows ........................................................... 32
Window Washer Fluid .................................. 128
Winter Tires .................................................... 132
Wipers ........................................................... 36
Wiper Blades .................................................. 129
Wireless headphones .................................... 63