remote control Acura MDX 2015 Owner's Guide
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uuSecurity System uSecurity System Alarm
Controls
■The panic button on the remote 
transmitter
If you press the panic button for 
approximately one second, the following will 
occur for about 30 seconds:
• The horn sounds.
• Some exterior lights flash.
■Canceling panic mode
Press any button on the remote transmitter, or set the power mode to ON.■
Panic Mode
Panic 
Button 
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uuOpening and Closing the Windows uOpening/Closing the Power Windows
Controls
To open:  Press the unlock button twice 
within 10 seconds and hold it down the 
second time. If the windows stop midway, 
repeat the procedure.
To open:  Unlock the driver’s door with the 
key. Within 10 seconds of returning the key to 
the central position, turn the key in the unlock 
direction and hold it there.
To close:  Lock the driver’s door with the key. 
Within 10 seconds of returning the key to the 
central position, turn the key in the lock 
direction and hold it there.
Release the key to stop the windows/
moonroof at the desired position. If you want 
further adjustment, repeat the same 
operation.
■
Opening Windows and the Moonroof with the Remote
Unlock Button
■
Opening/Closing Windows and the Moonroof with the Key
Close
Open 
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Controls
Operating the Switches Around the Steering WheelENGINE START/STOP Button■
Changing the Power Mode
1ENGINE START/STOP Button
ENGINE START/STOP  Button Operating Range
You can start the engine when the keyless access 
remote is inside the vehicle.
The engine may also run if the keyless access remote 
is close to the door or window, even if it is outside the 
vehicle.
ON mode:
Indicator in the button is off, if the engine is running.
If the keyless access remote battery is weak, beeper 
sounds and the  To Start, Hold Remote Near Start 
Button message appears on the MID.
2 If the Keyless Access Remote Battery is 
Weak P. 463
If the power mode does not change from VEHICLE 
OFF to ACCESSORY, press the  ENGINE START/STOP 
button while moving the steering wheel left and 
right. The steering wheel will unlock, allowing the 
mode to change.
Operating Range
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK)
Indicator in the button is off.
The steering wheel is locked. The power to all electrical 
components is turned off.
ACCESSORY
Indicator in the button is on.
Indicator in the button blinks (from ON to ACCESSORY).
Operate the audio system and other accessories in this 
position.
ON
Indicator in the button is on.
All electrical components can be used.
Press the button.
Press the button without the 
shift lever in (
P.
Shift to 
( P, then press the button.
Indicator
Without pressing the brake pedal 
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uENGINE START/STOP Button
Controls
If you leave the vehicle for 30 to 60 minutes with the shift lever in 
(P
 and the power 
mode in ACCESSORY, the vehicle automatically goes into the mode similar to 
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) to avoid the battery drain.
When in this mode:
The steering wheel does not lock.
You cannot lock or unlock doors with the remote transmitter or the keyless access 
system.
Press the ENGINE START/STOP  button to switch the mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).
If you open the driver’s door when the power mode is set to ACCESSORY, a warning 
buzzer sounds.
■
Automatic Power Off
■
Power Mode Reminder 
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uENGINE START/STOP Button
Controls
Warning buzzers may sound from inside or/
and outside the vehicle to remind you that the 
keyless access remote is out of the vehicle. If 
the buzzer continues even after the remote is 
put back inside, place it within its operational 
range.■When the power mode is in ON
If the keyless access remote is taken out of the 
vehicle, and the driver’s door is closed, 
warning buzzers sound from both inside and 
outside the vehicle. A warning message on 
the MID notifies the driver inside that the 
remote is out.■When the power mode is in 
ACCESSORY
If the keyless access remote is taken out of the 
vehicle, and the driver’s door is closed, a 
warning buzzer sounds from outside the 
vehicle.
■
Keyless Access Remote Reminder
1 Keyless Access Remote Reminder
When the keyless access  remote is within the 
system’s operational range, and the driver’s door is 
closed, the warning function cancels.
If the keyless access remote is taken out of the vehicle 
after the engine has been started, you can no longer 
change the  ENGINE START/STOP  button mode or 
restart the engine. Al ways make sure if the remote is 
in your vehicle when you operate the  ENGINE 
START/STOP  button.
Removing the keyless access remote from the vehicle 
through a window does not activate the warning 
buzzer.
Do not put the keyless access remote on the 
dashboard or in the glove box. It may cause the 
warning buzzer to go off. Under some other 
conditions that can prevent the vehicle from locating 
the remote, the warning buzzer may also go off even 
if the remote is withi n the system’s operational 
range. 
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uLight Switches
Controls
The headlights automatically come on when the wipers are used several ti\
mes within 
a certain number of intervals with the headlight switch in  AUTO.
The headlights automatically go off a few minutes later if the wipers are stopped.
The headlights, all other exterior lights, and the instrument panel lights turn off 15 
seconds after you set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK), take the remote with 
you, and close the driver’s door.
If you set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) with the headlight switch on, but 
do not open the door, the lights turn off after 10 minutes (three minutes, if the 
switch is in the  AUTO position).
The lights turn on again when you unlock or open the driver’s door. If you unlock 
the door, but do not open it within 15 seconds, the lights go off. If you open the 
driver’s door, you will hear a lights on reminder chime.■
Headlight Integration with Wiper
■
Automatic Lighting Off Feature
1 Automatic Lighting Control
Adjust the auto light sensitivity as follows:
Setting
The exterior lights come on 
when the ambient light is at
MaxHighMidLowMin
Bright
Dark
1 Headlight Integration with Wiper
This feature activates during the headlights are off in 
AUTO .
The instrument panel brightness does not change 
when the headlights come on.
When the ambient light is dark, the automatic 
lighting control feature overrides, and the headlights 
come on with or without the wipers sweeping more 
than several times.1 Automatic Lighting Off Feature
You can change the headlight auto off timer setting.
2 Customized Features P. 104, 249 
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uDriving Position Memory System
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Controls
Driving Position Memory SystemYou can store two driver’s seat (except for power lumbar), steering wheel and door 
mirror positions with the driving position memory system.
When you unlock and open the driver’s door with a remote transmitter, or keyless 
access system, the seat and door mirrors adjust automatically to one of the two 
preset positions.
The steering wheel will move to the stored position when you set the power mode 
to ACCESSORY.
The MID shows you which remote transmitter you used to unlock the vehicle when 
you enter.
• DRIVER 1  transmitter is linked to memory button 1.
• DRIVER 2  transmitter is linked to memory button 2.
1Driving Position Memory System
Using the audio/information screen or MID, you can 
disable the automatic seat, steering wheel and door 
mirrors adjustment function.
2 Customized Features P. 104, 249
DRIVER 1 DRIVER 2 
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Controls
Climate Control SystemUsing Automatic Climate ControlThe automatic climate control system maintains the interior temperature you select. 
The system also selects the proper mix of heated or cooled air that raises or lowers 
the interior temperature to your preference as quickly as possible.
Use the system when the engine is running.
1.Press the AUTO  button.
2. Adjust the interior temperature using the driver’s side or passenger’s side 
temperature control switch.
3. Press the   (On/Off) button to cancel.
1Using Automatic Climate Control
If any buttons/icons on the touch screen are pressed 
while using the climate control system in AUTO, the 
function of the button/icon that was pressed will take 
priority.
The AUTO indicator will go off, but functions 
unrelated to the button/icon that was pressed will be 
controlled automatically.
To prevent cold air from blowing in from outside, the 
fan may operate at low speed for a while after the 
AUTO  button has been pressed.
If the interior is very warm, you can cool it down 
more rapidly by partially opening the windows, 
turning the system on auto, and setting the 
temperature to low. Change the fresh mode to 
recirculation mode until the temperature cools down.
When you set the temperature to the lower or upper 
limit,  Lo or  Hi is displayed.
Pressing the   button switches the climate control 
system between on and off. When turned on, the 
system returns to your last selection.
When you unlock the doors with your remote, the 
driver’s ID ( Driver 1 or Driver 2) is detected, and the 
climate control settings are  turned to the respective 
mode automatically when you  set the power mode to 
ON.
 (On/Off) Button
AUTO  Button
On Demand Multi-Use Display
TM
Driver’s Side 
Temperature 
Control Switch
Passenger’s 
Side 
Temperature 
Control Switch Passenger’s 
Side 
Temperature
Driver’s Side 
Temperature 
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Features
This chapter describes how to operate technology features.
Audio SystemAbout Your Audio System ................ 200
USB Port .......................................... 201
Auxiliary Input Jack .......................... 202
Audio System Theft Protection ......... 203
Audio Remote Controls .................... 204
Audio System Basic Operation ........ 205
On Demand Multi-Use Display
TM....... 206
Audio/Information Screen ................ 212
Adjusting the Sound ........................ 216
Display Setup ................................... 217
Playing AM/FM Radio ....................... 218
Playing SiriusXM ® Radio ................... 222 Playing a CD .................................... 225
Playing an iPod ................................ 228
Playing Internet Radio ...................... 232
Playing a USB Flash Drive ................. 235
Playing 
Bluetooth ® Audio................. 238
Audio Error Messages
CD Player ......................................... 240
iPod/USB Flash Drive ........................ 241
Pandora ®......................................... 242
Aha
TM Radio ..................................... 244
General Information on the Audio  System
SiriusXM ® Radio Service ................... 245 Recommended CDs ......................... 246
Compatible iPod, iPhone, and USB Flash 
Drives ................................................. 248
Customized Features ........................ 249
Defaulting All the Settings ............... 266
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver ... 267
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®
Using HFL ........................................ 269
HFL Menus ...................................... 271
Compass
*.......................................... 302
* Not available on all models 
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Audio SystemAbout Your Audio SystemSee the Navigation System Manual for operation of the audio system, AcuraLink, 
rear entertainment system
*, Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®, and voice commands for 
these features.
The audio system features AM/FM radio and SiriusXM ® Radio service. It can also play 
audio CDs, WMA/MP3/AAC files, USB flash drives, and iPod, iPhone and Bluetooth ® 
devices.
You can operate the audio system from the buttons and switches on the panel or 
the icons on the touchscreen interface.
1 About Your Audio System
SiriusXM ® Radio is available on a subscription basis 
only. For more information on SiriusXM ® Radio, 
contact a dealer.
2 General Information on the Audio System  
P. 245
SiriusXM ® Radio is available in the United States and 
Canada, except Hawaii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico.
SiriusXM ® is a registered trademark of SiriusXM 
Radio, Inc.
Video CDs, DVDs
*, and 3-inch (8-cm) mini CDs are 
not supported.
iPod, iPhone and iTunes are trademarks of Apple Inc.
State or local laws may prohibit the operation of 
handheld electronic devices while operating a 
vehicle.
When the screen is viewed through polarized 
sunglasses, a rainbow pattern may appear on the 
screen due to optical character istics of the screen. If 
this is disturbing, please operate the screen without 
polarized sunglasses.
Models with navigation systemModels without navigation system
Remote Controls iPod
USB Flash 
Drive
* Not available on all models