key Acura MDX 2006 User Guide

The left and right halves can be
f olded up separately.If you are f olding the lef t half of
the seat, use the ignition key to
release the center seat belt from
the detachable anchor. Allow the
seat belt to retract into the roof.
Insert the latch plate into the roof
holder.
Lower the head restraint to its
lowest position.
Pull up the handle on the outside
of the seat-back.
Fold the seat-back forward.
Reverse this procedure to return the
seat to the upright position. Make
sure the seat is locked securely
bef ore driving.
To change the seat-back angle of the
seats in the second row, pull up on
thehandleontheoutsideof theseat-
back.
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Seats
Folding the Second Seat
A djusting the Second Seat
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HANDLE
Using a seat belt with the
detachable anchor unlatched
increases the chance of serious
injury or death in a crash.
Before using the seat belt,
make sure the detachable
anchor is correctly latched.

Store the head restraints in the
storage compartment. Make sure
the head restraints are f ace up
(storing them face down can
damage the compartment or the
headrests), then insert the shaf ts
into the holes in the sides of the
storage compartment.
Use the ignition key to release the
seat belt from the detachable
anchor.
Pull on the handle on the back of the
seat-back, move the seat-back to the
desired position, and release the
handle. Let the seat-back latch in the
new position.
Remove the head restraints by
pushing the release buttons and
pulling the restraints out.
To get into the third row seats, pull
uptheleveronthesideof the
passenger’s side second row seat-
back. The seat-back will tilt f orward,
and the seat will slide f orward.
After you return the seat-back to the
upright position, push the whole seat
backwards until it latches. Make
sure the seat is f ully latched bef ore
sitting in it.
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Folding the T hird Row Seat A djusting the T hird Row Seat
T hird Row A ccess
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HANDLE
THIRD
SEAT
RELEASE LEVER

Your vehicle is equipped with a f lip-
over center console lid that provides
a tray and a beverage holder f or the
second row passengers. To open the
beverage holders, pull up the center
lever on the center console and lif t
the lid.
Be caref ul when you are using the
beverage holders. A spilled liquid
that is very hot can scald you or your
passengers. Spilled liquids can
damage the upholstery, carpeting,
and electrical components in the
interior.
Open the glove box by squeezing the
handle. Close it with a f irm push.
Lock or unlock the glove box with
the master key.
Open the f ront beverage holder by
pushing on the lid. Beverage Holders Console Compartment Glove Box
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LEVER
An open glove box can cause
serious injury to your passenger
inacrash,evenifthe
passenger is wearing the seat
belt.
Always keep the glove box
closed while driving.

The security system automatically
sets 15 seconds after you lock the
doors, hood, and the tailgate. For the
system to activate, you must lock the
doors f rom the outside with the key,
lock tab, door lock switch, or remote
transmitter. The security system
indicator next to the driver’s door
lock starts blinking immediately to
show you the system is setting itself .The security system will not set if
the hood, tailgate, or any door is not
f ully closed. If the system will not set,
check the Door and Tailgate Open
Monitor on the instrument panel
(see page ) to see if the doors and
tailgate are f ully closed. Since it is
notpartofthemonitordisplay,
manually check the hood.
Once the security system is set,
opening any door or the tailgate
without using the key or the remote
transmitter, or opening the hood, will
cause it to alarm. It also alarms if the
radio, navigation and DVD
components are removed f rom the
dashboard or the wiring is cut. Use the remote transmitter
to quickly check that the hood,
tailgate and all doors are closed.
Push the lock button twice. There
should be an audible conf irmation
beep.
Do not attempt to alter this system
or add other devices to it.
The security system helps to protect
your vehicle and valuables f rom thef t.
The horn sounds and a combination
of headlights and parking lights f lash
if someone attempts to break into
your vehicle or remove the radio or
navigation and DVD components.
This alarm continues f or 2 minutes,
then the system resets. To reset an
alarming system before the 2
minutes have elapsed, unlock the
driver’s door with the key or the
remote transmitter.
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Security System
Features
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NOTE:
SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR

You can make calls using any phone
number, or by using a name in the
HFL phonebook. You can also redial
the last number called. During a call,
theHFLallowsyoutotalkupto30
minutes af ter you remove the key
from the ignition switch.With your phone on and the
ignition in the ACCESSORY (I) or
ON (II) position, press and release
the top of the TALK/BACK
button. After the beep, say ‘‘Call’’
or ‘‘Dial.’’ The HFL response is,
‘‘What name or number would you
like to call/dial?’’ With your phone on and the
ignition in the ACCESSORY (I) or
ON (II) position, press and release
the top of the TALK/BACK
button. After the beep, say ‘‘Call’’
or ‘‘Dial.’’ The HFL response is
‘‘Whatnameornumberwouldyou
like to call/dial?’’
Press and release the top of the
TALK/BACK button. After the
beep, say ‘‘Call’’ or ‘‘Dial.’’ The
HFL response is ‘‘Calling’’ or
‘‘Dialing.’’ Once connected, you
will hear the person you called
through the audio speakers. To
change the volume, use the audio
system volume knob. Press and release the top of the
TALK/BACK button. After the
beep, say the number you want to
call. For example, say ‘‘123 456
7891.’’ The HFL response is ‘‘123
456 7891. Say call, dial, or continue
to add numbers.’’
To end the call, press the bottom
of the TALK/BACK button. Press and release the top of the
TALK/BACK button. After the
beep, say the name you want to
call. For example, say ‘‘Eric.’’ The
HFL response is ‘‘Would you like
to call Eric?’’
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To make a call using a phone number, do this: To make a call using a name in the HFL
phonebook, do this:
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Making a Call
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TM

The OnStarsystem in your vehicle
gives you access to a wide range of
services and information with the
touch of a button. An OnStar advisor
is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a
week.
The Saf e and Sound Plan provides
these f eatures: Roadside Assistance
Emergency Services
Automatic Notif ication of Airbag
Deployment
Accident Assist
Remote Door Locking/Unlocking
Stolen Vehicle Tracking
Misplaced Vehicle Assistance
Online Concierge Services. The Directions and Connections
Plan provides these additional
f eatures:
Route Support
Ride Assist
Inf ormation and Convenience
Services
The Luxury and Leisure Plan adds
personal concierge services.
The OnStar buttons and indicator
are located on the ceiling near the
f ront map lights.
U.S. Touring model with NavigationSystemOnStar Control Panel
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EMERGENCY BUTTON SYSTEM
STATUS
INDICATOR
CALL ANSWER/
CALL END BUTTON
OnStar
BUTTON
VOICE
ACTIVATED
KEYPAD

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The OnStar advisor can
give you inf ormation on nearby
hotels, restaurants, ATMs, hospitals,
gas stations, and many other
services in any area you are traveling
in. The advisor can also help you
with hotel or restaurant reservations. If you need a ride
(taxi, limousine service, etc.) the
OnStar advisor can make the
arrangements f or you. Use the
OnStar button, or call
(888) 4-ONSTAR. The OnStar
advisor can give you verbal
directions f rom your current location
to a desired destination. The Directions and Connections
Plan provides these additional
f eatures.
By sending a signal to your
vehicle, the advisor can lock or
unlock your vehicle’s doors. This is
helpfulif youareawayfromyour
vehicle and realize you f orgot to lock
the doors, or if you have locked the
keys in your vehicle. To get OnStar’s
assistance, call (888) 4-ONSTAR
(466-7827).
Using
GPS, OnStar can locate your vehicle
almost anywhere. If your vehicle is
ever stolen, contact OnStar at
(888) 4-ONSTAR. The advisor will
put you in contact with the proper
authorities, and assist them with
locating your vehicle. If you are unable to locate your
vehicleinalargeparkinglotor
parking structure, contact OnStar at
(888) 4-ONSTAR. The advisor will
remotely activate the exterior lights
and the horn, allowing you to locate
your vehicle.
From your computer, you can log
into www. myonstar.com to make
dinner reservations, purchase tickets
to events, send f lowers, etc.
Inf ormation and Convenience
Services Ride Assist Route Support Directions and Connections Plan
Features
Remote Door L ocking/Unlocking
Stolen Vehicle T racking Misplaced Vehicle Assistance
Online Concierge Services
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If the system has difficulty
understanding a voice command, it
canrespondwith:
‘‘Pardon’’ The system could not
match your voice command to one it
knows. Repeat the command
distinctly.
‘‘Slower please’’ The system
missed the command because it was
not ready for it, or there was too
much background noise. Repeat the
command after a short pause.
You
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Personal Calling. While in a personal call, press the
Voice Activated Key-Pad Button.
OnStar will respond with ‘‘First
digit to send please.’’
Say the f irst digit of the number
you want to send.
OnStar will repeat that digit.
Always wait f or OnStar to conf irm the digit bef ore going to the next
digit.
OnStar will repeat that digit.
Say the second digit of the number.
Continue this until you have given
OnStar the complete number.
Then say ‘‘Send.’’ OnStar will send
the number by dial tones.
When someone places a telephone
call to you, the audio system will
mute and you will hear the ring.
Press the white phone button to
answer the call. When you have
completed the call, press the white
phone button again to hang up.
The OnStar system can store up to
twenty 32-digit telephone numbers in
its memory. When you store these
numbers in its memory, you give
each one a name tag. When you want
to place a telephone call, you can
recall the number by giving the system the name tag.
To store a
telephone number and its name tag
in the system:
Press the CALL ANSWER/CALL
END button.
OnStar will respond with ‘‘Ready.’’
Say ‘‘Store.’’
OnStar will respond with ‘‘Phone
number to store, please.’’
Say the entire number.
OnStar will repeat the number,
andthensay‘‘YesorNo.’’
Say ‘‘Yes,’’ or say ‘‘No’’ to try again.
OnStar will respond with ‘‘Name
tag, please.’’
Say the name that you want
assigned to that telephone number.
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name tag and telephone number
f rom memory:
OnStar will respond with ‘‘Ready.’’
Say ‘‘Delete.’’
OnStar will respond with ‘‘Name
tag, please.’’
Say the name tag f or the number
you want to delete.
OnStar will respond with ‘‘Deletename tag , yes or no.’’
Say ‘‘Yes.’’
OnStar will respond with ‘‘Deleting name tag .’’
To
place a telephone call using a name
tag:
You can also store a telephone
number and its name tag one digit at
a time. To store them in the system:
Press the VOICE ACTIVATED
KEYPAD button.
OnStar will respond with ‘‘Name
tag, please.’’ Continue this until you have given
OnStar the complete telephone
number. Then say ‘‘Store’’ again. Say the second digit of the number. OnStar will repeat that digit.
Say the f irst digit of the number. OnStar will respond with ‘‘First
digit to store, please.’’ Say ‘‘Digit store.’’
OnStar will respond with ‘‘OnStar
ready.’’ Press the CALL ANSWER/CALL
END button.
If you have forgotten what name
tags you have stored, the system will
read them to you. Press the CALL
ANSWER/CALL END button. When
the system responds with ‘‘Ready,’’
say ‘‘Directory.’’ OnStar will respond with ‘‘Calling
name tag ,’’ then place the
telephone call. Say the name tag f or the number
you want to call. OnStar will respond with ‘‘Name
tag, please.’’ Say ‘‘Call.’’ OnStar will respond with ‘‘Ready.’’ Press the CALL ANSWER/CALL
END button.
Say ‘‘Yes.’’ Say ‘‘New name tag.’’
OnStar will respond with ‘‘Store new name tag , Yes or No.’’
OnStar will respond with ‘‘Storing new name tag .’’
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Deleting a Name tag
Placing a Telephone Call
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Apply the parking brake.
In cold weather, turn of f all
electrical accessories to reduce
the drain on the battery.
Make sure the shif t lever is in
Park. Press on the brake pedal.Without touching the accelerator
pedal, turn the ignition key to the
START (III) position. Do not hold
the key in the START (III)
position f or more than 15 seconds
at a time. If the engine does not
start right away, pause for at least
10 seconds bef ore trying again.If the engine does not start within
15 seconds, or starts but stalls
right away, repeat step 4 with the
accelerator pedal pressed halfway
down. If the engine starts, release
pressure on the accelerator pedal
so the engine does not race.
If the engine fails to start, press
the accelerator pedal all the way
down, and hold it there while
starting to clear flooding. If the
engine still does not start, return
to step 5.
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T he immobilizer system protects your
vehicle f rom thef t. If an improperly-
coded key (or other device) is used, the
engine’s f uel system is disabled. For
more inf ormation, see page .
The engine is harder to start in cold
weather. Also, the thinner air f ound at
altitudes above 8,000 f eet (2,400
meters) adds to this problem.
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