2018 Acura MDX door alarm

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Controls
This chapter explains how to operate the various controls necessary for driving.
Clock.................................................. 138
Locking and Unlocking the Doors Key Types and Functions .................. 139
Low Keyless Access Remote Signal Strength ......................................... 141
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Outside .......................................... 142
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ............................................. 151
Childproof Door Locks ..................... 153
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .......... 154
Opening and Closing the Tailgate ... 155
Security System Immobilizer System .......................... 163
Security System Alarm ...................... 163 Opening and Closing the Windows
... 166
Opening and Closing the Moonroof .. 168
Operating the Switches Around the
Steering Wheel ENGINE START/STOP Button............. 169
Turn Signals ..................................... 172
Light Switches.................................. 173
Fog Lights
*...................................... 176
Daytime Running Lights ................... 176
Auto High-Beam .............................. 177
Wipers and Washers ........................ 180
Brightness Control ........................... 184
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button.. 185Driving Position Memory System ...... 186
Adjusting the Steering Wheel........... 188 Adjusting the Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirror ................... 189
Power Door Mirrors ......................... 190
Adjusting the Seats Front Seats ...................................... 192
Second Row Seats ........................... 194
Third Row Seats ............................... 203
Armrest ........................................... 204
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items
Interior Lights .................................. 206
Interior Convenience Items .............. 208
Climate Control System
Using Automatic Climate Control .... 219
Rear Climate Control System ........... 226
Automatic Climate Control Sensors ... 230
* 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 near the ENGINE
START/STOP button.
• Do not put the key near magnetic items. Electronic devices, such as televisions
and audio systems emit strong magnetic fields. Note that even a key chain can
become magnetic.
Security System Alarm
The security system alarm activates when the tailgate, hood or doors are forcibly
opened. The alarm does not activate if the tailgate or doors are opened with the key,
remote transmitter or keyless access system.
However, the alarm activates if a door is op ened with the key and then the hood is
opened before the power mode is set to ON.
■When the security system alarm activates
The horn sounds intermittently, and 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 key in the vehicl e can result in theft or
accidental 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
Do not alter the system or add other devices to it.
Doing so may damage the system and make your
vehicle inoperable.
The security alarm continues for a maximum of two
minutes until the security system alarm deactivates.
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uuSecurity System uSecurity System Alarm
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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.
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uuWhen Driving uStarting the Engine
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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.
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Remote Engine Start with Vehicle Feedback*
•Another registered keyless access remote is in the
vehicle.
•There is any antenna failure.
•Door is unlocked with the built-in key.
•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 ventilation 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 heaters and heated steering wheel are
activated*.
2 Heated Steering Wheel* P. 216
2 Front Seat Heaters and Seat
Ventilation
* P. 217, 218
* Not available on all models
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Index
Heater (Steering Wheel).......................... 216
Heaters (Seat) ................................... 217, 218
HFL (HandsFreeLink ®) .............................. 393
High Beam Indicator .................................. 88
Hill Start Assist System ............................. 469
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver ........... 390
Honda App License Agreement .............. 319
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Identification Numbers............................ 674
Engine and Transmission ......................... 674
Vehicle Identification............................... 674
IDS (Integrated Dynamics System) .......... 486
Illumination Control ................................ 184
Button .................................................... 184
Immobilizer System .................................. 163
Indicator ................................................... 89
Indicators .................................................... 78
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (LSF) ................... 95, 489
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................... 86
Auto High-Beam ....................................... 86
Auto Idle Stop........................................... 92
Auto Idle Stop System ............................... 92
Automatic Brake Hold ....................... 81, 532
Automatic Brake Hold System ........... 81, 532
Blind Spot Information (BSI) .............. 99, 521
Brake System (Amber) ............................... 79
Brake System (Red) ........................... 78, 655
Charging System............................... 82, 653 Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) ........................................... 97, 98
Electric Parking Brake ................................ 80
Electric Parking Brake System ..................... 80
Fog Lights .................................................. 89
Gear Position ............................................. 83
High Beam ................................................ 88
Immobilizer System .................................... 89
Keyless Access System ............................... 91
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) .... 93, 511
Lights On ................................................... 89
Low Fuel .................................................... 85
Low Oil Pressure ................................ 82, 653
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ............................. 88
Malfunction Indicator Lamp ............... 82, 654
Parking Brake and Brake System ........ 78, 655
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) .............. 94
Seat Belt Reminder .............................. 34, 85
Security System Alarm ............................... 90
Speed-sensitive Electric Power Steering (EPS) System ....................... 88, 655
Super Handling-All Wheel Drive
TM.............. 91
Supplemental Restraint System ............ 53, 86
System Message ........................................ 90
Transmission System .......................... 84, 657
Turn Signal ................................................ 88
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®)
System............................................. 87, 517
VSA ® OFF .......................................... 87, 518
Information ............................................... 671
Information Screen ................................... 244 Instrument Panel
........................................ 77
Brightness Control................................... 184
Integrated Dynamics System (IDS) ........... 486
Dynamic Mode button ............................ 486
Interface Dial ............................................ 239
Interior Lights ........................................... 206
Interior Rearview Mirror .......................... 189
Internet Radio .......................................... 291
iPhone ............................................... 291, 318
iPod ................................................... 284, 318
J
Jack (Wheel Nut Wrench) ........................ 631
Jump Starting ........................................... 649
K
Key Number Tag ....................................... 141
Keyless Access System .............................. 142
Keyless Lockout Prevention ..................... 149
Keys ........................................................... 139
Lockout Prevention.................................. 149
Number Tag ............................................ 141
Rear Door Won’t Open............................ 153
Remote Transmitter ................................. 147
Types and Functions ................................ 139
Kickdown (Automatic Transmission) ....... 471
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