2016 Acura MDX alarm

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Quick Reference Guide
Instrument Panel (P71)
System Indicators
Malfunction Indicator
Lamp
Low Oil Pressure
Indicator
Charging System
IndicatorAnti-lock Brake System
(
ABS ) Indicator
Vehicle Stability Assist
(VSA®
) System
Indicator
VSA ® OFF Indicator
Speed-sensitive Electric
Power Steering (EPS)
System Indicator
Lights Indicators
Lights On Indicator
High Beam Indicator
Immobilizer System
Indicator
Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator
System Indicators
System Message
IndicatorParking Brake and
Brake System
Indicator (Red)
Supplemental
Restraint System
Indicator
Low Fuel Indicator
Gauges (P110)/Multi-Information Display (MID) (P111)/System Indicators (P72)
Low Tire Pressure/
TPMS Indicator Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators
Keyless Access System
Indicator
Temperature
Gauge Security System Alarm Indicator Fuel
Gauge
Tachometer
MID
Speedometer
Gear Position Indicator
M (sequential mode) Indicator/
Sequential Mode Gear Selection
Indicator
Brake System
Indicator (Amber)
SH-AWD Indicator*
Blind Spot Information
(BSI) Indicator*
System Indicators
Forward Collision Warning
Indicator*/Collision Mitigation
Braking SystemTM (CMBSTM)
Indicator*
Lane Departure Warning
Indicator*/Road Departure
Mitigation (RDM) Indicator*
Lane Keeping Assist System
( LKAS ) Indicator*Adaptive Cruise Control ( ACC)
with Low Speed Follow (LSF)
Indicator
*
U.S.
Canada U.S.
Canada
Fog Light Indicator*
Auto Idle Stop System
Indicator (Amber)*
Auto Idle Stop
Indicator (Green)*
* Not available on all models
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Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
Security System
Alarm Indicator
●Blinks when the security system
alarm has been set.
2Security System Alarm P. 149—
System Message
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds
when you set the power mode to
ON, then goes off.
●Comes on along with a beep
when a problem is detected. A
system message on the MID
appears at the same time.
●While the indicator is on, roll the multi-
function steering wheel control to see the
message again.
●Refer to the Indicators information in this
chapter when a system message appears on
the MID. Take the appropriate action for the
message.
●The MID does not return to the normal screen
unless the warning is canceled, or the multi-
function steering-wheel controls is rolled.
—
CRUISE MAIN
Indicator*
●Comes on when you press the
CRUISE button.2Cruise Control* P. 360—
CRUISE
CONTROL
Indicator
*
●Comes on when you have set a
speed for cruise control.
2 Cruise Control* P. 360—
* Not available on all models
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Controls
This chapter explains how to operate the various controls necessary for driving.
Clock.................................................. 128
Locking and Unlocking the Doors Key Types and Functions .................. 129
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside .......................................... 131
Low Keyless Access Remote Signal
Strength ......................................... 137
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ............................................. 138
Childproof Door Locks ..................... 140
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .......... 141
Opening and Closing the Tailgate ... 142
Security System Immobilizer System .......................... 149
Security System Alarm ...................... 149 Opening and Closing the Windows
... 152
Opening and Closing the Moonroof .. 154
Operating the Switches Around the
Steering Wheel ENGINE START/STOP Button............. 155
Turn Signals ..................................... 158
Light Switches.................................. 159
Fog Lights
*...................................... 162
Daytime Running Lights ................... 162
Wipers and Washers ........................ 163
Brightness Control ........................... 167
Defogger/Heated Door Mirror .......... 168
Driving Position Memory System ...... 169
Adjusting the Steering Wheel........... 171 Adjusting the Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirror ................... 172
Power Door Mirrors ......................... 173
Adjusting the Seats Adjusting the Seat Positions ............. 175
Rear Seats........................................ 182
Armrest ........................................... 185
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items
Interior Lights .................................. 186
Interior Convenience Items .............. 188
Climate Control System
Using Automatic Climate Control .... 200
Rear Climate Control System ........... 208
Automatic Climate Control Sensors ... 212
* Not available on all models
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Controls
Security System
Immobilizer System
The immobilizer system prevents a key that has not been pre-registered from
starting the engine. Each key contains electronic transmitters that use electronic
signals to verify the key.
Pay attention to the follo wing when pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button:
• Do not allow objects that emit strong radio waves near the ENGINE START/
STOP button.
• Make sure the key is not covered by or touching a metal object.
• Do not bring a key from another vehicle’s immobilizer system with the keyless
access remote.
Security System Alarm
The security system alarm activates when the tailgate, hood or doors are forcibly
opened. The alarm does not go off if the tailgate or doors are opened with the key,
remote transmitter or keyless access system.
However, the alarm goes off when a door is opened with the key, then the hood is
opened before the power mode is set to ON.
■When the security system alarm activates
The horn sounds intermittently , some exterior lights flash.
■To deactivate the security system alarm
Unlock the vehicle using the key, remote tra nsmitter, or keyless access system. The
system, along with the horn and flashing lights, is deactivated.
1 Immobilizer System
NOTICE
Leaving the keyless access re mote in the vehicle can
result in theft or accident al movement of the vehicle.
Always take the key with you whenever you leave the
vehicle unattended.
Do not alter the system or add other devices to it.
Doing so may damage the system and make your
vehicle inoperable.
1 Security System Alarm
The security alarm continues for a maximum of two
minutes until the security system alarm deactivates.
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Controls
■Setting the security system alarm
The security system alarm automatically sets when the following conditions have
been met:
• The power mode is set to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).
• The hood is closed.
• All doors and the tailgate are locked from outside with the key, remote
transmitter, or keyless access system.
■When the security system alarm sets
The security system alarm indicator in the instrument panel blinks. When the
blinking interval changes after about 15 seconds, the security system alarm is set.
■To cancel the security system alarm
The security system alarm is canceled when the vehicle is unlocked using the key,
remote transmitter, keyless access system, or the power mode is set to ON. The
security system alarm indicator goes off at the same time.
1 Security System Alarm
Do not set the security system alarm when someone
is in the vehicle or a window is open. The system can
accidentally activate when:
•Unlocking the door with the lock tab.•Opening the hood with the hood release.
If the battery goes dead after you have set the
security system alarm, the security alarm may go off
once the battery is re charged or replaced.
If this occurs, deactivate the security system alarm by
unlocking a door using the ke y, remote transmitter,
or keyless access system.
Do not attempt to alter th is system or add another
device to it.
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uuSecurity System uSecurity System Alarm
Controls
■The panic button on the remote
transmitter
If you press the panic button for
approximately one second, the following will
occur for about 30 seconds:
• The horn sounds.
• Some exterior lights flash.
■Canceling panic mode
Press any button on the remote transmi tter, or set the power mode to ON.
■Panic Mode
Panic
Button
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uuWhen Driving uStarting the Engine
Driving
■To stop the engine
Press and hold the button
for one second.
Go within the range,
and try again.
Amber LED: Blinks when any
button is pressed. Red LED:
●Comes on for one second to let you
know that the engine has stopped.
●Blinks when the remote is out of
the keyless access system range.
The engine will not stop.
1
Remote Engine Start with Vehicle Feedback*
•The engine oil pressure is low.•The engine coolant temper ature is extremely high.
•The telematics unit malfunctions.
•The security system alarm is not set.
Before starting the engine, make sure to check the
door lock status using the remote. When you press
the button, wait for the green LED to blink. If
the red LED turns on, the doors and tailgate did not
lock, and the engine does not start.
While the engine is running, the vehicle will
automatically preconditi on inside the vehicle.
When it is warm outside:
•The air conditioning is acti vated in recirculation
mode.
•The seat ventilat ion is activated*.
When it is cold outside:
•The defroster is activated at a moderately warm
temperature.
•The rear defogger and door mirror heaters are
activated.
•The seat and heated steering wheel are activated*.
2 Heated Steering Wheel* P. 196
2 Front Seat Heaters and Seat
Ventilation
* P. 197, 198
* Not available on all models
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Index
Vehicle Identification............................... 538
IDS (Integrated Dynamics System) .......... 359
IDS Button ................................................ 359
Illumination Control ................................ 167
Button .................................................... 167
Immobilizer System .................................. 149
Indicator ................................................... 80
Indicators .................................................... 72
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (LSF) ................... 87, 365
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................... 77
Auto Idle Stop........................................... 83
Auto Idle Stop System ............................... 83
Blind Spot Information (BSI) .............. 90, 406
Brake System (Amber) ............................... 72
Brake System (Red) ........................... 72, 521
Charging System............................... 73, 519
Collision Mitigati on Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) .......................................... 90, 91
CRUISE CONTROL ............................. 81, 361
CRUISE MAIN.................................... 81, 360
Fog Lights ................................................. 80
Gear Position ............................................ 74
High Beam ................................................ 79
Immobilizer System ................................... 80
Keyless Access System............................... 82
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) ................ 85
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) ... 89, 396
Lights On .................................................. 80
Low Fuel ................................................... 76
Low Oil Pressure ............................... 73, 519 Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ............................. 79
Malfunction Indicator Lamp ............... 73, 520
Parking Brake and Brake System ........ 72, 521
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) .............. 86
Seat Belt Reminder .............................. 34, 76
Security System Alarm ............................... 81
Speed-sensitive Electric Power Steering
(EPS) System .................................... 79, 521
Super Handling-All Wheel Drive
TM.............. 82
Supplemental Restraint System ............ 53, 77
System Message ........................................ 81
Turn Signal ................................................ 79
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®)
System............................................. 78, 402
VSA ® OFF .......................................... 78, 403
Information ............................................... 535
Instrument Panel ........................................ 71
Brightness Control ................................... 167
Integrated Dynamics System (IDS) ........... 359
IDS Button ............................................... 359
Interface Dial ............................................ 218
Interior Lights ........................................... 186
Interior Rearview Mirror .......................... 172
iPhone ............................................... 245, 262
iPod ................................................... 241, 262
J
Jack (Wheel Nut Wrench) ........................ 497
Jump Starting ........................................... 515
K
Key Number Tag ....................................... 130
Keyless Access System .............................. 132
Keyless Lockout Prevention ..................... 135
Keys ........................................................... 129
Lockout Prevention.................................. 135
Number Tag ............................................ 130
Rear Door Won’t Open............................ 140
Remote Transmitter ................................. 131
Two-way Keyless Access Remote ............. 129
Types and Functions ................................ 129
Kickdown (Automatic Transmission) ....... 346
L
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)............. 385
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) ......... 394
Indicator.................................................... 89
Language (HFL) ........................................ 285
LATCH (Child Seats) .............................. 61, 64
LDW (Lane Departure Warning) ............. 385
LED Puddle Light ...................................... 134
Lights ................................................. 159, 459
Automatic ............................................... 160
Bulb Replacement ................................... 459
Daytime Running Lights........................... 162
High Beam Indicator .................................. 79
Interior .................................................... 186
Light Switches ......................................... 159
Lights On Indicator .................................... 80
Turn Signals ............................................ 158
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