2018 Acura MDX door lock

Contents
This owner’s manual should be considered a permanent part of the
vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is sold.
This owner’s manual covers all models of your vehicle. You may find
descriptions of equipment and features that are not on your
particular model.
Images throughout this owner’s manu al (including the front cover)
represent features and equipment that are available on some, but
not all, models. Your particular mo del may not have some of these
features.
This owner’s manual is for vehicles sold in the United States and
Canada.
The information and specifications in cluded in this publication were
in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications
or design at any time without notice and without incurring any
obligation.2 Safe Driving P. 27
For Safe Driving P. 28 Seat Belts P. 33 Airbags P. 41
2Instrument Panel P. 77
Indicators P. 78 Gauges and Multi-Information Display (MID) P. 119
2Controls P. 137
Clock P. 138 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 139
Opening and Closing the Moonroof P. 168
Adjusting the Seats P. 192
2 Features P. 231
Audio System P. 232 Audio System Basic Operation P. 239
Rear Entertainment System (RES)* P. 335 Customized Features P. 358
Compass* P. 443
2 Driving P. 445
Before Driving P. 446 Towing a Trailer P. 452
Parking Your Vehicle P. 545Multi-View Rear Camera* P. 556
Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions P. 571
2 Maintenance P. 573
Before Performing Maintenance P. 574 Maintenance MinderTM P. 577
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 598
Remote Control and Wireless Headphone Care
* P. 615
2 Handling the Unexpected P. 625
Tools P. 626 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 627
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 653 Fuses P. 658
When You Cannot Open the Tailgate P. 668 Refueling P. 669
2Information P. 671
Specifications P. 672 Identification Numbers P. 674
Emissions Testing P. 678 Warranty Coverages P. 680
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Contents
Child Safety P. 56Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 74Safety Labels P. 75
Opening and Closing the Tailgate P. 155 Security System P. 163 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 166
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 169 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 189
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience It ems P. 206 Climate Control System P. 219
Audio Error Messages P. 308General Information on the Audio System P. 316
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver P. 390 Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ® P. 393 AcuraLink ®* P. 435
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines P. 463 When Driving P. 465 Braking P. 528
Surround View Camera System* P. 558 Refueling P. 568
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 581 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 593
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 602 Battery P. 611 Remote Transmitter Care P. 613
Climate Control System Maintenance P. 617 Cleaning P. 618Accessories and Modifications P. 623
Engine Does Not Start P. 646 Jump Starting P. 649Overheating P. 651
Emergency Towing P. 666 When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door P. 667
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 675 Reporting Safety Defects P. 677
Authorized Manuals P. 682 Client Service Information P. 683
Quick Reference GuideP. 4
Safe DrivingP. 27
Instrument PanelP. 77
ControlsP. 137
FeaturesP. 231
DrivingP. 445
MaintenanceP. 573
Handling the UnexpectedP. 625
InformationP. 671
IndexP. 687
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Visual Index
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Quick Reference Guide❙Power Window Switches (P166)
❙Hood Release Handle (P582)
❙Driver’s Side Interior Fuse Box (P661)
❙Driver’s Knee Airbag (P48)
❙Memory Buttons (P187)
❙SET Button (P187)
❙Shift Button
Electronic Gear Selector
(P472)
❙Rearview Mirror (P189)
❙Driver’s Front Airbag (P44)
❙Accessory Power Socket (P213)
❙Passenger’s Side Interior Fuse
Box
(P663)
❙Glove Box (P208)
❙Door Mirror Controls (P190)
❙Power Door Lock Master Switch (P153)
❙Driver’s Side Interior Fuse Box* (P662)
❙Passenger’s Front Airbag (P44)
❙Power Tailgate Button (P158)
❙Fuel Fill Door Release Button
(P569)
❙Auto Idle Stop OFF Button* (P481)
❙Dynamic Mode Button (P486)
❙USB Ports (P233)
❙Accessory Power Socket* (P213)
❙Auxiliary Input Jack (P236)
❙AC Power Outlet* (P214)
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Visual Index
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Quick Reference Guide
❙How to Refuel (P569)
❙High-Mount Brake Light (P597)
❙Opening/Closing the Tailgate (P162)
❙Back-Up Lights (P596)
❙Multi-View Rear Camera* (P556)
❙Tailgate Outer Handle (P162)
❙Rear Side Marker Lights (P595)
❙Taillights (P595)
❙Brake Light and Rear Turn Signal Lights
(P594)
❙Rear Wiper (P182)
❙Maintenance Under the Hood (P581)
❙Windshield Wipers (P180, 598)
❙Tires (P602, 627)
❙Power Door Mirrors (P190)
❙Headlights (P173, 593)
❙Side Marker Lights (P173, 593)
❙Front Turn Signal/Parking Lights (P172, 593)
❙Fog Lights* (P176, 593)
❙Door Lock/Unlock Control (P142)
❙Side Turn Signal Lights (P172, 593)
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Quick Reference Guide
Wipers and Washers
(P180)
*1:Models with automatic intermittent wipers
*2:Models without automatic intermittent wipers
Wiper/Washer Control Lever
MIST
OFF
AUTO
*1: Wiper speed varies
automatically
INT
*2: Low speed with
intermittent
LO : Low speed wipe
HI: High speed wipe
Pull toward
you to spray
washer fluid.
Adjustment Ring
(-: Low Sensitivity*1
: Lower speed, fewer sweeps*2
(+: High Sensitivity*1
: Higher speed, more sweeps*2
AUTO should always be turned OFF before
the following situations in order to prevent
severe damage to the wiper system:
● Cleaning the windshield
● Driving through a car wash
● No rain present
Steering Wheel (P188)
● To adjust, push and hold the adjustment
switch to move the steering wheel to the
desired position.
Models with automatic intermittent wipersUnlocking the Front
Doors from the Inside
(P152)
●Pull either front door inner handle to
unlock and open it at the same time.
Tailgate (P162, 157)
● Press the tailgate outer handle to unlock
and open the tailgate when you carry the
keyless access remote.
● Press the power tailgate button on the
driver’s door or the remote transmitter to
open and close the power tailgate.
Tailgate Outer Handle
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Quick Reference Guide
Power Door Mirrors
(P190)
●With the power mode in ON, move the
selector switch to L or R .
● Push the appropriate edge of the
adjustment switch to adjust the mirror.
● Press the fold button
* to fold the door
mirrors.
Selector Switch
Adjustment Switch
Fold Button*
Power Windows (P166)
● With the power mode in ON, open and
close the power windows.
● If the power window lock button is in the
off position, each passenger’s window
can be opened and closed with its own
switch.
● If the power window lock button is in the
on position (indicator is on), each
passenger’s window switch is disabled.
Power Window Lock Button
Window SwitchIndicator
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Quick Reference Guide
What to Do If
The power mode does not
change from VEHICLE OFF
(LOCK) to ACCESSORY.
Why?
●The steering wheel may be locked.
●Move the steering wheel left and right
after pressing the ENGINE START/STOP
button.
Why does the brake pedal
pulsate slightly when
applying the brakes?This can occur when the ABS activates and does not indicate a
problem. Apply firm, steady pressure on the brake pedal. Never
pump the brake pedal.
2 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) (P534)
The rear door cannot be
opened from inside the
vehicle. Why?Check if the childproof lock is in the
lock position. If so, open the rear
door with the outside door handle.
To cancel this function, slide the
lever up to the unlock position.
Why do the doors lock
after I unlocked the doors?If you do not open the doors within 30 seconds, the doors are
relocked automatically for security.
Canadian models
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Quick Reference Guide
Why does the beeper
sound when I open the
driver’s door?The beeper sounds when:
●The power mode is in ACCESSORY.
●The exterior lights are left on.
●Auto Idle Stop* is in operation.
Why does a beeper sound
when I walk away from the
vehicle after I close the
door?The beeper sounds if you move outside the walk away auto lock
operating range before the door completely closes.
2Locking the doors and tailgate (Walk away auto lock) (P144)
Why does the beeper
sound when I start driving?The beeper sounds when the driver and/or front passenger are
not wearing their seat belts.
Pulling the electric parking
brake switch does not
release the parking brake.
Why?Pull the electric parking brake switch with the brake pedal
depressed.
I’m seeing an amber
indicator of a tire with an
exclamation point. What is
that?The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) needs attention.
Check tire pressure.
2 If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks (P657)
* Not available on all models
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