light Acura MDX 2011 Advanced Technology Guide

I N S T R U M E N T P A N E L I N D I C A T O R S
O n \b O f f I n d i c a t o r s
M a l f u n c t i o n I n d i c a t o r s
If an indicator remains on\b there may be a problem; see your dealer
Charging system
Low brake fluid\b Brake system
Low oil pressure
SH-AWD(Super Handling-All Wheel Drive)
VSA(Vehicle Stability Assist)
Malfunction indicator lamp(check engine light)
TPMS (blinks)(Tire Pressure Monitoring System)
CMBS*(Collision Mitigation Braking System)
SRS(Supplemental Restraint System)
ABS(Anti-lock Brake System)
ACC*(Adaptive Cruise Control)Active Damper System*
Blind Spot Information System*
PASSENGERAIRBAG
OFFPASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
(above audio panel)
SIDE AIRBAG OFF
VSAOFF
Fog lights on
Immobilizer (flashes): improperly
coded key; use correct key
Headlightson
Turn signals/hazards on
CRUISE MAIN* on
CRUISE CONTROL on High beams
on
Briefly appear with each engine start. Red and amber indicators are most critical.
Blue and green indicators are used for general information.
*if equipped
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C o n d i t i o n I n d i c a t o r s
Action is needed by driver
Parking brake on:
ReleaseMessage indicator:
See MID
Door/tailgate open:
Close door or tailgate
A/T Temperature:
Pull over and let engine idle
Low tire pressure (stays on):
\fdd air
Seat belt reminder:
Fasten seat belt(s)Low fuel:
Refill
Adaptive Cruise Control* on
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K E Y L E S S M E M O R Y S E T T I N G S
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2. Check the MID:
• If you have the correct remote\b the driver ID that first appears onthe MID will match the ID number on the back of your remote.
Go to step 3.
• If the numbers do not match\b follow these simple instructions:
-Remove the key from the ignition switch.
- Press the unlock button on your remote.
- Insert the key into the ignition switch\b turnit to ON (II)\b and
check the MID. The driver ID that first appears on the MID
should now match the number on the back of your remote.
C u s t o m i z i n g S e t t i n g s U s i n g t h e M I D
1. Select “CHG SETTING.”
3. Select “AUTO DOOR
UNLOCK.”4. Select “SHIFT TO P.”
5.Select “ALL DOORS.”
6. Once the setting has been saved\b select“EXIT.”
Six groups of settings can be programmed using the MID*: Adaptive Cruise Control
(ACC) Setup (if equipped)\b Meter Setup\b Position Setup\b Lighting Setup\b
Door/Window Setup\b and Wiper Setup.
SEL/RESET
button
Info
button
Pressthe Info button to toggle to
the “Keyless Memory Settings”
display\b then pressSEL/RESET to
activate the menu.
M o d i f y i n g t h e A u t o D o o r U n l o c k S e t t i n g
* See Customized Settings in your owner’s manual for other programmable settings.
When linked\b each remote (labeled 1 or 2 on the back) activates its own set of
programmable audio\b climate\b driving position memory\b and customized settings (MID).
1. Verify that you are using the correct remote by inserting the key inthe ignition switch and turning to ON (II).
C h e c k p o i n t
2. Select “DOOR/WINDOW
SETUP.”
3. Once you have the correct remote\b you can begin to program your
Keyless Memory Settings.
As the default setting\b only the driver's door unlocks when you shift to Park.
Follow the steps below to set all doors to unlock when you shift to Park:
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H O M E L I N K ®
Press and hold thebutton on the
remote and the HomeLin kbutton at
the same time. Then, while
continuing to hold the HomeLink
button, press and release the button
on the remote every 2seconds.
Does the LED blink at a faster ratewithin 20
seconds?
Press and hold
the HomeLink
button again. Training
complete
YES
NO
HomeLink indicator
flashes for 2 seconds,
then remains on. HomeLink LED
remains on.YES
NO YES
NO
Position the remote transmitter you
wish to link 1–3 inches from the
HomeLink button you want to program.1
Press and hold the desired
HomeLink button and the button on
the remote transmitter.
Does the HomeLink indicator (LED) blink at a
faster rate after about 10 seconds?
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a
The remote has a rolling code.
Press the “learn” button on the
remote-controlled device (e.g.,
garage door opener).
Press the programmed HomeLink
button again; the remote-controlled
device should operate. Within 30 seconds, press and
hold the programmed HomeLink
button for 2 seconds.a
Press and hold theprogrammed
HomeLink button for about a
second.
Does the device (garage door opener) work?
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b
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T r a i n i n g a B u t t o n
The HomeLink Universal Transceiver built into your vehicle can be programmed to
operate up to three remote-controlled devices around your home\b such as garage
doors\b lighting\b or home security systems.
If you have any problems programming HomeLink\b see the owner’s manual
included with the device you are trying to program\b call HomeLink at
(8\f\f) 355-3515\b or visit www.homelink.com.
R E V E R S E T I L T D O O R M I R R O R S
H o w I t W o r k s
When you shift into Reverse (R)\b you can tilt either outside door mirror down slightly to
improve your view as you parallel park. Shifting out of Reverse returns the tilted mirror
to its original position.
• To tilt the driver’s
door mirror\b movethe
mirror selector switch
to the left (L) position.
• To tilt the passenger’s side door mirror\b
move the mirror
selector switch to the
right (R) position.
• To turn the feature off\b move the switch
to the middle
position.
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C OLLI SI ON MI T IG AT ION BRAKI NG SYST E MT M( C MBST M)( Advance Pack age)
Alerts you to the possibility of a front-end collision and helps reduce the severity of the
collision if you are unable to avoid it.
Stage \b
Provides further warning
by lightly retracting the
seatbelt and applying
light brake force. A
beep sounds and
“BRAKE” continues to
flash on the MID.
Stage 1
Senses a quickly
approaching object
and prompts you to
take preventive action
by flashing a “BRAKE”
warning on the MID.
Stage 3
Applies stronger
seatbelt retraction and
brake force to prepare
the driver and front
passenger for impact.
= Brake Force= Brake Force
T u r n i n g C M B S O f f \b O n
CMBS O\f\f
You hear a beep and the
CMBS indicator turns off.
CMBS On You hear a beep\b a message
appears on the MID\b and the CMBS
indicator turns on.
CMBS OFF
CMBS
* Depending on the circumstances\b CMBS may not go through all of the alert stages before initiating the last stage.
\f S t a g e s o f C M B S *
CMBS can be turned off/on by pressing and holding the CMBS OFF button
on the dashboard.
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B L I N D S P O T I N F O R M A T I O N S Y S T E M ( B S I )( A d v a n c e P a c k a g e )
Assists you in determining if there are vehicles in your blind spots.
T u r n i n g B S I O f f \b O n
Lane ChangePassing and P
assedConflictMerging
A radar sensor on each corner of the rear bumper alerts you to a detected
vehicle in your blind spot.
Minimum operating speed: 6-7 mph
When a vehicle is detected in
your blind spot\b the blind spot
indicator turns on and stays lit
until the area is clear.
OFFON
H o w I t W o r k s
When your turn signal is on and a
vehicle is detected\b the blind
spot indicator blinks until the area
is clear or the turn signal is off.
Press the BSI OFF
button on the
dashboard to
turn BSI off or on.
A message
briefly appears
on the MID
screen showing
the system status.
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