ignition Acura MDX 2009 Repair Manual

5. Press and release the Talk button.After the beep, say ‘‘Yes. ’’The
HFL response is ‘‘Security is on.
Each time the vehicle is turned on,
the passcode will be required to
use the system. The system setup
is complete. Returning to the main
menu. ’’
6. Press and release the Talk button. If you say ‘‘No. ’’after the beep, the
HFL response is ‘‘Security will not
be used. The system setup is
complete. ’’To enter your passcode, do this;Once a passcode is set, you can lock
the HFL so it only operates after the
passcode is entered. 1. The HFL will prompt you for your
passcode each time the ignition
switch is turned to the ON (II)
position and you press the Talk
button. You will only be asked for
the passcode once per ignition
cycle. If the passcode is set, its
response is ‘‘The system is locked.
What is the four-digit passcode?’’
2. Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say your four-digit
passcode. For example, say ‘‘1, 2,
3, 4. ’’
3. If the passcode is correct, the HFL response is ‘‘Main menu. ’’If the
passcode is not correct, the HFL
response is ‘‘1, 2, 3, 4 is incorrect.
Please try again. ’’Go back to the
step 2.
If you forget your passcode and you
cannot activate the HFL, consult your
dealer to cancel the passcode. Pairing Your Phone
Your Bluetooth
®compatible phone
with HandsFree Profile must be
paired to the HFL before you can
make and receive hands-free calls.
To confirm that your phone is
Bluetooth compatible, visit
www.acura.com/handsfreelink,
or call
1-888-528-7876. In Canada, visit
www.acura.ca,
or call
1-888-9-ACURA-9. Your phone
retailer should also be able to
confirm that your phone is Bluetooth
compatible.
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®HandsFreeLink
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NOTE:●HFL does not allow you to pair
your phone if the vehicle is
moving.●For pairing, your phone must be in
its Discovery mode.●Up to six phones can be paired to
the HFL.●The following procedure works for
most phones. If you cannot pair
your phone to the HFL with this
procedure, refer to your phone's
operating manual, visitwww.acura.com/handsfreelink,
call
the Hands Free Link
®consumer
support at (888) 528-7876, or call
your phone retailer. In Canada,
visit
www.acura.ca
or call (888) 9-
ACURA-9.
●During the pairing process, turn
off any previously paired phones
before pairing a new phone. 1. With your phone on and the
ignition in the ACCESSORY (I) or
ON (II) position, press and release
the Talk button. After the beep,
say ‘‘Phone setup. ’’The HFL
response is ‘‘Phone setup options
are status, pair, edit, delete, and
list. ’’
2. Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say ‘‘Pair. ’’The
HFL response is ‘‘The pairing
process requires operation of your
cell phone. For safety, only
perform this function while the
vehicle is stopped. State a four-
digit code for pairing. Note this
code. It will be requested by the
phone. ’’
3. Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say the four-digit
code you want to use. For
example, say ‘‘1, 2, 3, 4. ’’The HFL
response is, ‘‘1, 2, 3, 4. Is this
correct? ’’ 4. Press and release the Talk button.
After the beep, say ‘‘Yes. ’’The
HFL response is ‘‘Searching for a
Bluetooth phone. ’’
NOTE: Steps 5 and 6 show a
common way to get your phone into
its Discovery mode. If these steps do
not work on your phone, refer to the
phone's operating manual.
5. Follow the prompts on your phone to get it into its Discovery mode.
The phone will search for the HFL.
When it comes up, select
HandsFreeLink from the list of
options displayed on your phone.
6. When asked by the phone, enter the four-digit code from step 3 into
your phone. The HFL response is
‘‘A new phone has been found.
What would you like to name this
phone?’’Bluetooth
®HandsFreeLink
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Making a Call
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,
the HFL allows you to talk up to 30
minutes after you remove the key
from the ignition switch. Continuing
a call without running the engine
may discharge and weaken the
vehicle's battery.To make a call using a phone number,do this:1. With your phone on and the ignition in the ACCESSORY (I) or
ON (II) position, press and release
the Talk button. After the beep,
say ‘‘Call’’ or‘‘Dial.’’ The HFL
response is, ‘‘What name or
number would you like to call/
dial? ’’ 2. Press and release the Talk 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.’’
On models with navigation systemYou can also make a call directly
from the list shown on the
navigation display.
3. Press and release the Talk 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, or the
steering wheel volume controls.
4. To end the call, press the Back button.
To make a call using a name in the HFL
phonebook, do this:1. With your phone on and the ignition in the ACCESSORY (I) or
ON (II) position, press and release
the Talk button. After the beep,
say ‘‘Call’’ or‘‘Dial. ’’The HFL
response is, ‘‘What name or
number would you like to call/
dial? ’’
2. Press and release the Talk 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?’’
3. Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say ‘‘Yes. ’’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, or the
steering wheel volume controls.
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®HandsFreeLink
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Storing a Phone Number Directly
from Your Phone
You can store the desired number to
the HFL phonebook directly from
your cellular phone.
NOTE: Your phone may not have
this capability. Visit
www.acura.com/
handsfreelink
or call the Hands Free
Link
®consumer support at
(888) 528-7876. In Canada, visit
www.acura.ca
or call
(888) 9-ACURA-9. You can see your
phone's owner's manual for
information.
To store a phone number from your
phone:1. With your phone on and the ignition switch in the ACCESSORY
(I) or ON (II) position, press and
release the Talk button. After the
beep, say ‘‘Phonebook. ’’The HFL
response is, ‘‘Phonebook options
are store, edit, delete, receive
contact and list. ’’ 2. Press and release the Talk button.
After the beep, say ‘‘Receive
contact.’’ The HFL response is,
‘‘ The receive process requires
operation of your cell phone. For
safety, only perform this function
while the vehicle is stopped. HFL
is now waiting to receive a contact
from a Bluetooth device. ’’
3. Select a desired number from the list on your phone, and transmit/
send (individual steps will vary for
each type of phone, refer to your
phone's owner's manual) via
Bluetooth. The HFL response is
‘‘One phone number has been
received for this contact. What
name would you like to store for
the mobile number? To discard
this number, say ‘Discard. ’’’
4. Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say the name you
would like to store. For example,
say ‘‘Neil at work. ’’The HFL
response is, ‘‘Neil at work will be
stored. Is this correct? ’’5. Press and release the Talk button.
After the beep, say either ‘‘Yes ’’or
‘‘ No. ’’If you say ‘‘Yes, ’’the HFL
response is, ‘‘Neil at work has
been stored. Would you like HFL
to receive another contact? ’’Go to
step 6.
If you say ‘‘No, ’’the HFL response
is ‘‘Returning to the main menu. ’’Bluetooth
®HandsFreeLink
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On models with navigation systemWhenever you shift to reverse (R)
with the ignition switch in the ON
(II) position, the rearview is shown
on the navigation system screen.
For the best picture, always keep the
rearview camera clean, and do not
cover the camera lens. To avoid
scratching the lens when you clean
it, use a moist, soft cloth.Since the rearview camera display
area is limited, you should always
back up slowly and carefully, and
look behind you for obstacles.
Rearview Camera and Monitor
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6. Check the adjustment of the insideand outside mirrors (see page
154).
7. Check the steering wheel adjustment (see page 124).
8. Make sure the doors and tailgate are securely closed and locked.
9. Fasten your seat belt. Check that your passengers have fastened
their seat belts (see page 15).
10. When you start the engine, check the gauges and indicators in the
instrument panel, and the
messages on the multi-information
display (see pages 63,72and 81). Starting the Engine
Your vehicle's starting system has an
auto control mode. When you turn
the ignition switch to the START (III)
position, this feature keeps the
engine's starter motor running until
the engine starts. Follow these
instructions to start the engine:
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. In cold weather, turn off all
electrical accessories to reduce the
drain on the battery.
3. Make sure the shift lever is in Park. Press on the brake pedal.
4. Without touching the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition switch to
the START (III) position, then
release the ignition switch. You do
not need to hold the ignition
switch in the START (III) position
to start the engine. Depending on
the outside temperature, the
starter motor runs for about 6 to 9
seconds until the engine starts. If you hold the ignition switch in
the START (III) position for more
than 7 seconds, the starter motor,
depending on the outside
temperature, runs for about 10 to
25 seconds until the engine starts.
If the engine does not start, wait at
least 10 seconds before trying
again.
The immobilizer system protects your
vehicle from theft. If an improperly-
coded key (or other device) is used, the
engine's fuel system is disabled. For
more information, see page
128.
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5. If the engine does not start within15 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.
6. 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.The engine is harder to start in cold
weather. Also, the thinner air found at
altitudes above 8,000 feet (2,400
meters) adds to this problem. Check Starting System Message
If there is a problem with the starting
system, you will see a
‘‘CHECK
STARTING SYSTEM ’’message on
the multi-information display when
the ignition switch is turned to the
ON (II) position. You will also see
this message when the auto control
mode of the starting system has a
problem. If this message is on, the ignition
switch has to be held in the START
(III) position manually until the
engine starts. The ignition switch can
be held in that position up to 15
seconds.
Even though you may be able to start
the engine manually without the auto
control mode of the starting system,
have your dealer inspect your
vehicle.
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Shift Lever Position IndicatorsThese indicators on the instrument
panel show which position the shift
lever is in. In the Sequential
SportShift Mode, the‘‘M’’ indicator
next to the ‘‘D ’’indicator comes on,
and the illuminated number under
the charging system indicator shows
you the gear you have selected. The
‘‘D ’’indicator comes on for a few
seconds when you turn the ignition
switch to the ON (II) position. If it
flashes while driving (in any shift
position), it indicates a possible
problem in the transmission.
If the malfunction indicator lamp
comes on along with the ‘‘D ’’
indicator, there is a problem with the
automatic transmission control
system. Avoid rapid acceleration, and
have the transmission checked by
your dealer as soon as possible.
When the ‘‘D ’’indicator warns of a
possible problem with the
transmission, you will see a ‘‘CHECK
TRANSMISSION ’’message on the
multi-information display (see page
82). Shifting
To shift from Park to any position,
press firmly on the brake pedal, and
press the release button on the front
of the shift lever, then move the
lever. You cannot shift out of Park
when the ignition switch is in the
LOCK (0) or ACCESSORY (I)
position.
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To shift from:Do this:
PtoR Press the brake pedal, and
press the shift lever release
button.
RtoP
NtoR
DtoD3 Press the shift lever release
button.
D3 to D DtoN
NtoD
RtoN Move the shift lever.Park (P)
－This position
mechanically locks the transmission.
Use Park whenever you are turning
off or starting the engine. To shift out
of Park, you must press on the brake
pedal and press the release button on
the shift lever. Make sure your foot is
off the accelerator pedal.
If you have done all of the above and
still cannot move the lever out of
Park, see Shift Lock Release on
page346. To avoid transmission damage, come
to a complete stop before shifting
into Park. The shift lever must be in
Park before you can remove the key
from the ignition switch.
Reverse (R)
－Press the brake
pedal and press the release button on
the front of the shift lever to shift
from Park to reverse. To shift from
reverse to neutral, come to a
complete stop, and then shift. Press
the release button before shifting
into reverse from neutral.
Neutral (N) －Use neutral if you
need to restart a stalled engine, or if
it is necessary to stop briefly with the
engine idling. Shift to the Park
position if you need to leave your
vehicle for any reason. Press on the
brake pedal when you are moving
the shift lever from neutral to
another gear. Drive (D)
－Use this position for
your normal driving. The
transmission automatically selects a
suitable gear (1 through 5) for your
speed and acceleration. You may
notice the transmission shifting up at
higher engine speeds when the
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Drive (D
3)－ This position is similar
to D, except only the first three gears
are selected. Use D
3when towing a
trailer in hilly terrain, or to provide
engine braking when going down a
steep hill. D
3can also keep the
transmission from cycling between
third, fourth, and fifth gears in stop-
and-go driving.
For faster acceleration when in D
3or
D, you can get the transmission to
automatically downshift by pushing
the accelerator pedal to the floor.
The transmission will shift down one,
two, or three gears, depending on
your speed. Engine Speed Limiter
If you exceed the maximum speed
for the gear you are in, the engine
speed will enter into the
tachometer's red zone. If this occurs,
you may feel the engine cut in and
out. This is caused by a limiter in the
engine's computer controls. The
engine will run normally when you
reduce the rpm below the red zone.
Before downshifting, make sure the
engine will not go into the
tachometer's red zone.
Shift Lock Release
This allows you to move the shift
lever out of Park if the normal
method of pushing on the brake
pedal and pressing the release button
does not work.
1. Set the parking brake.
2. Remove the key from the ignition
switch.
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