2022 ACURA MDX remote control

Contents
Child Safety P. 63Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 80Safety Labels P. 81
Tailgate P. 147 Security System P. 157
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 166 Mirrors P. 187
Interior Convenience Items P. 208 Climate Control System P. 229
Audio Error Messages P. 318General Information on the Audio System P. 322
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® P. 376 AcuraLink ® P. 405
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines P. 432 When Driving P. 434 AcuraWatchTM P. 474 Braking P. 551
Surround View Camera System* P. 573 Refueling P. 581
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 595 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 608
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 615 Battery P. 624 Remote Transmitter Care P. 626
Accessories and Modifications P. 634
Handling of the Jack P. 661 Engine Does Not Start P. 662 If the Battery Is Dead P. 666
Emergency Towing P. 685 If You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door P. 686
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 693 Reporting Safety Defects P. 694
Authorized Manuals P. 700 Client Service Information P. 701
Quick Reference GuideP. 6
Safe DrivingP. 31
Instrument PanelP. 83
ControlsP. 127
FeaturesP. 237
DrivingP. 415
MaintenanceP. 585
Handling the UnexpectedP. 637
InformationP. 689
IndexP. 702
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Quick Reference Guide
❚Paddle Shifter (Shift down) (P449)
❚Paddle Shifter (Shift up) (P449)
❚Voice Control Buttons (P274)
❚Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ® System Voice Control Buttons (P376)
❚Heated Steering Wheel Button* (P226)
❚Headlights/Turn Signals (P169, 170)
❚Fog Lights* (P173)
❚ Button (P497)
❚Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low
Speed Follow Buttons
(P496)
❚Right Selector Wheel (P109)
❚Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) Button
(P516)
❚Horn (Press an area around .)
❚Interval Button (P507)
❚Wipers/Washers (P177)
❚Camera Button* (P574)
❚Audio Remote Controls (P242)
❚Left Selector Wheel (P124)
* Not available on all models
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Quick Reference Guide
Features (P237)
Audio Remote Controls
(P 242)
●VOL(+/VOL( - (Volume) Switch
Press up or down to adjust the volume.
● (Power) Button
Press to turn the audio system on and off.
●Left Selector Wheel
When selecting the audio mode
Press the APPS button, then roll up or
down to select an item on the driver
information interface or the head-up
display
*, and then press the left selector
wheel.
Left Selector Wheel
APPS Button
VOL
( +/VOL(- (Volume) Switch
(Power) Button
Roll up or down: To cycle through the
following items, roll up or down and then
press the left selector wheel:
You can add or remove the items and
change their order on the driver
information interface or the head-up
display
*.
Navigation*
Phone
Audio Modes
( Apple Carplay , Android Auto ,
Alexa , Social Playlist , FM Radio ,
USB Audio , etc)
Select Driving View*
Customize Apps
●When listening to the radio
Move to a side to change the favorite
radio station or channel.
●When listening to an iPod, USB flash
drive, Bluetooth ® Audio, or Smartphone
Connection
Move to a side to skip to the beginning of
the next song or return to the beginning
of the current or previous song.
* Not available on all models
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uuGauges and Displays uDriver Information Interface (Left Side Area)
Instrument Panel
Driver Information Interface (Left Side Area)
Shows the current mode for Inte grated Dynamics System, audio* and phone*
information, etc.
2 Audio Remote Controls P. 242
2 Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® P. 376
Shows the current mode for Integrated dynamics system.
2 Acura Integrated Dynamics System P. 450
Driver Information Inte rface (Right Side Area)
The driver information interface shows information such as the estimated travelable
distance and fuel economy of the vehicle. It also displays messages such as warnings
and other helpful information.
When a warning message displays, please check the message and contact a dealer
and have the vehicle inspected if necessary . Please refer to the pages below if the
Engine oil pressure low. or Engine temperature too hot. message is displayed.
2If the Low Oil Pressure Warning Appears P. 670
2 Overheating P. 668
■Current Mode for Integrated Dynamics System
* Not available on all models
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uuGauges and Displays uHead-Up Display*
Instrument Panel
Head-Up Display*
Shows the currently selected Driving View information, navigation, audio and phone
information, etc. You can choose which it ems are displayed using the left selector
wheel on the steering wheel. They are displayed when the power mode is in ON.
2To Change Head-Up Display Content P. 124
2 Audio Remote Controls P. 242
2 Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® P. 376
The display can be moved up and down to become level with your eyes.
To raise or lower the head-up display : Press and hold the or button until
the desired position is reached.
1 Head-Up Display*
When you unlock and open the driver’s door with a
remote transmitter, or keyless access system, the
head-up display adjusts auto matically to one of the
two preset positions.
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/ Button34
Head-Up Display Press and hold the button
to raise the display.3
Press and hold the button
to lower the display.4
* 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 .................................................. 130
Low Keyless Access Remote Signal Strength ......................................... 132
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside .......................................... 133
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Inside ............................................. 143
Childproof Door Locks ..................... 145
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .......... 146
Tailgate .............................................. 147
Security System ................................ 157
Windows ........................................... 160
Panoramic Roof ................................. 163 Operating the Switches Around the
Steering Wheel ENGINE START/STOP Button............. 166
Turn Signals ..................................... 169
Light Switches.................................. 170
Fog Lights
*...................................... 173
Daytime Running Lights ................... 173
Auto High-Beam .............................. 174
Wipers and Washers ........................ 177
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button ... 180Heated Windshield Button*............. 180
Brightness Control ........................... 181
Driving Position Memory System ...... 183
Adjusting the Steering Wheel........... 186 Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirror ................... 187
Power Door Mirrors ......................... 188
Seats
Front Seats ...................................... 190
Second Row Seats ........................... 195
Third Row Seats ............................... 199
Armrest ........................................... 207
Interior Convenience Items .............. 208
Climate Control System Using Automatic Climate Control .... 229
Rear Climate Control System ........... 233
Automatic Climate Control Sensors ... 235
* Not available on all models
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Controls
Locking and Unlocking the Doors
Key
This vehicle comes with the following keys:Use the keys to start and stop the engine, and
to lock and unlock all the doors, tailgate, and
fuel fill door.1Key
All the keys have an immobilizer system. The
immobilizer system helps to protect against vehicle
theft. 2 Immobilizer System P. 157
Follow the advice below to prevent damage to the
keys:
•Do not leave the keys in direct sunlight, or in
locations with high temperature or high humidity.
•Do not drop the keys or set heavy objects on them.•Keep the keys away from liquids, dust and sand.
•Do not take the keys apart except for replacing the
battery.
If the circuits in the keys are damaged, the engine
may not start, and the keyless access system may not
work.
If the keys do not work properly, have them
inspected by a dealer.
You can remotely start the engine using the two-way
keyless access remote. 2 Remote Engine Start
* P. 436
Models with two-way keyless access remote
Models with two-way keyless
access remote
Models without two-way keyless
access remote
* Not available on all models
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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uKey
Continued
Controls
The built-in key can be used to lock/unlock the
doors when the keyless access remote battery
becomes weak and the power door lock/
unlock operation is disabled.
To remove the built-in key, pull out the key
while pressing the release button. To reinstall
the built-in key, push th e built-in key into the
keyless access remote until it clicks.
■Built-in Key
Built-in Key Release Button
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