remote control Acura MDX 2009 User Guide

Available on U.S. Entertainment Packageand Canadian Elite Package modelsYour vehicle is equipped with a rear
entertainment system that includes a
DVD player for the enjoyment of the
rear passengers.
With this system, the rear
passengers can enjoy a different
entertainment source (radio, disc
changer, DVD player, XM Radio, or
optional CD changer/tape player)
than the front seat occupants. The
audio is broadcast through the
supplied wireless headphones.
The ignition switch must be in the
ACCESSORY (I) or the ON (II)
position to operate the rear
entertainment system. To Turn On the System
Press the REAR PWR button. The
indicator on the REAR PWR button
will come on, as well as the indicator
on the FRONT SOURCE button. The
rear seat passengers can then
operate the rear system from the
control panel in the ceiling. The rear
control panel can also be detached
and used as a remote control, by
pushing the RELEASE button, and
pulling the remote toward you.
Pressing the REAR CTRL OFF
button disables rear control. The
indicator in the button comes on and
your passengers can no longer
operate the system with the rear
control panel. When the button is
pressed, the
‘‘CTRL OFF ’’message
appears in the overhead screen to let
your passengers know that the
control panel is disabled. The rear system selects the source it
was last set to. If that source has
been removed (the DVD has been
ejected from the player, for example),
you will see
‘‘DVD EJECT ’’in the
display. You should select another
source or insert a DVD.
Rear Speakers
When you turn on the system, the rear
speakers are automatically turned off if
the rear system selects a different
entertainment source than the front
system. You will see the Rear Speakers
Off icon both in the audio display and the
overhead screen. The sound for the rear
system is sent to the wireless
headphones.
If you want to turn the rear speakers on
again, press and hold the REAR PWR
button until the Rear Speakers Off icon
goes off.
NOTE: The rear speakers are connected
to the front system, so they will always
play the source that the front system is
set to.
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If you forget the password, select
‘‘Password,’’ and press the ▲button
10 times.
The display changes as shown above.
If you want to use the default
password (1111), select ‘‘Yes, ’’and
press the ENT button.
The message ‘‘Default password
setting applied ’’is displayed for 5
seconds. Remote Control
The rear control panel can be
detached from the ceiling unit and
used as a remote control. To remove
it from the ceiling unit, press the
release button. The control panel will
swing down partway. Pivot it down
further past the detent until it
detaches from the hinge. To reinstall
it, reverse the procedure.RELEASE BUTTON
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Replacing the Remote Control
BatteriesIf it takes several pushes on the
button to operate the rear
entertainment system, have your
dealer replace the batteries as soon
as possible.
Battery type: BR3032An improperly disposed of battery
can hurt the environment.
Always confirm local regulations for
battery disposal.
As required by the FCC:
This device complies with Part 15 of theFCC rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This devicemay not cause harmful interference, and(2) this device must accept any
interference received, includinginterference that may cause undesiredoperation.
Changes or modifications not expresslyapproved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user'sauthority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with IndustryCanada Standard RSS-210.
Operation is subject to the following twoconditions: (1) this device may not causeinterference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference that may causeundesired operation of the device.
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The HomeLink
®Universal
Transceiver built into your vehicle
can be programmed to operate up to
three remote controlled devices
around your home, such as garage
doors, lighting, or home security
systems.
General Safety Information
Before programming your HomeLink
to operate a garage door opener,
confirm that the opener has an
external entrapment protection
system, such as an ‘‘electronic eye, ’’
or other safety and reverse stop
features.
If your garage door was
manufactured before April 1, 1982,
you may not be able to program
HomeLink to operate it. These units
do not have safety features that cause
the motor to stop and reverse it if an
obstacle is detected during closing,
increasing the risk of injury. Do not
use HomeLink with any garage door
opener that lacks safety stop and
reverse features. Units manufactured between April 1,
1982 and January 1, 1993 may be
equipped with safety stop and
reverse features. If your unit does not
have an external entrapment
protection system, an easy test to
confirm the function and
performance of the safety stop and
reverse feature is to lay a 2
╳4
under the closing door. The door
should stop and reverse upon
contacting the piece of wood.
As an additional safety feature,
garage door openers manufactured
after January 1, 1993 are required to
have external entrapment protection
systems, such as an electronic eye,
which detect an object obstructing
the door.
Important Safety Precautions
Refer to the safety information that came
with your garage door opener to test that
the safety features are functioning
properly. If you do not have this
information, contact the manufacturer of
the equipment.
Before programming HomeLink to a
garage door or gate opener, make sure
that people and objects are out of the way
of the device to prevent potential injury
or damage.
When programming a garage door
opener, park just outside the garage.Training HomeLinkBefore you begin
－ If you just
received your vehicle and have not
trained any of the buttons in
HomeLink before, you should erase
any previously learned codes before
training the first button.
To do this, press and hold the two
outside buttons on the HomeLink
transceiver for about 20 seconds,
until the red indicator flashes.
Release the buttons, then proceed to
step 1.
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®Universal Transceiver
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If you are training the second or third buttons, go directly to step 1.
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1
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5
4
Training a Button
NO NO
NO YES
YES
Retraining a Button
Erasing Codes
Press and hold the desired
HomeLink button until the HomeLink
indicator begins to flash slowly.
When the indicator begins to flash
slowly, continue to hold the HomeLink
button and follow steps 1-3 under
Training a Button.
To erase codes stored in all buttons, press
and hold the two outer buttons until the
HomeLink indicator begins to flash (about
10 to 20 seconds), then release the buttons.
You should erase all three codes before
selling the vehicle.
Press and hold the programmed
Homelink button for about a
second.
Press and hold the
HomeLink button
again.
The remote has a
rolling code.
Press the "learn" button on the
remotely controlled device
(e.g., garage door opener).
Within 30 seconds, press and hold
the programmed HomeLink button
for 2 seconds.
Press the programmed HomeLink
button again; the remotely
controlled device should operate. Training
complete
Position the remote transmitter you
wish to link 1-3 inches from the
HomeLink button you want to program.
Press and hold the desired HomeLink
button and the button on the remote
transmitter you wish to link.
Press and hold the button on the
remote and the HomeLink button at
the same time. Then, while
continuing to hold the HomeLink
button, press and release the button
on the remote every 2 seconds.
Does the HomeLink indicator (LED) blink at a
faster rate after about 10 seconds?
HomeLink
LED is on.
Does the device (garage door opener) work?
HomeLink indicator
flashes for 2 seconds,
then remains on. Indicator remains
on for about 25
seconds (standard
transmitter)
If you have any problems programming
HomeLink, see the owner's manual included with
the device you are trying to program, or call
HomeLink at 1-800-355-3515 or go online to
www.homelink.com.Indicator flashes rapidly
for 2 seconds, then
remains on for about 23
seconds (rolling code
transmitter)
Does the LED blink at a faster rate within 20
seconds? YES
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Parking Over Things thatBurn
................................
350, 462
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator
...... .............................
34
PGM-FI System
..........................
461
Playing the AM/FM Radio
...............................
201, 207
Pollen Filter
...............................
409
Power Seat Adjustments
............
140
Power Socket Locations
.............
162
Power Windows
.........................
149
Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts
.. ......
18
Preparing to Drive
......................
338
Proper Solution
..........................
396
Protecting Adults and Teens
........
11
Additional Safety Precautions
..........................
19
Advice for Pregnant Women
....
18
Protecting Children
......................
37
General Guidelines
..................
37
Protecting Infants
.....................
42
Protecting Larger Children
......
54
Protecting Small Children
........
43
Using Child Seats with Tethers
.................................
51
Using LATCH
..........................
47 R
Radiator Overheating
.................
434
Radio/Disc Sound System
............................
181, 201
Radio Theft Protection
...............
235
Readiness Codes
........................
463
Rear A/C Unit
............................
175
Rear Audio Control Panel
...........
241
Rear Entertainment System
.......
237
Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement
...........................
406
Rearview Camera and Monitor
..................................
319
Rear View Mirror
.......................
154
Rear Window Defogger
..............
122
Rear Window Wiper and
Washer
...................................
117
Reclining the Seat Backs
............
140
Reclining the Second Seats
........
144
Refueling
....................................
323
Reminder Indicators
........ .............
64
Remote Audio Controls
..............
233
Remote Control (RES)
...............
262
Remote Transmitter
...................
135 Replacement Information
Dust and Pollen Filter
.............
409
Engine Oil and Filter
...............
394
Fuses
......................................
439
Light Bulbs
.............................
403
Schedule
.................................
383
Timing Belt
.............................
402
Tires
.......................................
418
Wiper Blades
..........................
411
Replacing Seat Belts After a Crash
........................................
23
Reserve Tank, Engine
Coolant
............................
326, 396
Restraint, Child
........ ....................
37
Reverse Gear Position
................
342
Reverse Lockout
........................
346
Rotation, Tire
.............................
418
S
Safety Belts
..............................
8, 20
Safety Defects, Reporting (U.S. only)
.......................................
468
Safety Features
..............................
7
Airbags
......................................
9
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