outer door lock Acura MDX 2016 Owner's Manual

Visual Index
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Quick Reference Guide
❙How to Refuel (P436)
❙High-Mount Brake Light (P464)
❙Opening/Closing the Tailgate (P143)
❙Back-Up Lights (P463)
❙Multi-View Rear Camera* (P434)
❙Tailgate Outer Handle (P143)
❙Rear Side Marker Lights (P462)
❙Taillights (P462)
❙Brake Light and Rear Turn Signal Lights
(P461)
❙Rear Wiper (P165)
❙Maintenance Under the Hood (P447)
❙Windshield Wipers (P163, 465)
❙Tires (P469, 493)
❙Door Lock/Unlock Control (P131)
❙Power Door Mirrors (P173)
❙Headlights (P159, 459)
❙Side Marker Lights (P159, 460)
❙Front Turn Signal/Parking Lights (P158, 460)
❙Fog Lights* (P459)
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Quick Reference Guide
Wipers and Washers
(P163)
*1:Models with automatic intermittent wipers
*2:Models without automatic intermittent wipers
AUTO should always be turned OFF before
cleaning the windshield or driving through a
car wash.
Wiper/Washer Control Lever
MIST
OFF
AUTO
*1: Wiper speed varies
automatically
INT
*2: Low speed with
intermittent
LO : Low speed wipe
HI: High speed wipe
Pull toward
you to spray
washer fluid.
Adjustment Ring: Low Sensitivity*1
: Lower speed, fewer sweeps*2
: High Sensitivity*1
: Higher speed, more sweeps*2
Models with automatic intermittent wipers
Steering Wheel (P171)
● To adjust, push and hold the adjustment
switch to move the steering wheel to the
desired position.
Unlocking the Front
Doors from the Inside
(P139)
●Pull either front door inner handle to
unlock and open it at the same time.
Tailgate (P143, 144)
● Press the tailgate outer handle to unlock
and open the tailgate when you carry the
keyless access remote.
● Press the power tailgate button on the
driver’s door or the remote transmitter to
open and close the power tailgate.
Tailgate Outer Handle
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uuGauges and Multi-Info rmation Display (MID)uMID
Continued
Instrument Panel
Exit
Door Setup
IDS Setup
Default All
Lighting Setup
Key And Remote Unlock Mode
Auto Door Lock
Auto Door Unlock
Keyless Lock Answer Back
Security Relock Timer
Interior Ligh t Dimming Time
Headlight Auto Off Timer
Auto Light Sensitivity
Roll
Push
Push
Roll
Roll
Roll
Roll
Roll
Roll
Power Tailgate SetupPush
Power Open By Outer Handle
Keyless Open Mode
Push
Maintenance Info.
Roll
PushPreferred IDS Mode
Roll
Roll
Roll
PushMaintenance Reset
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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
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Controls
When you carry the keyless access remote,
you can lock/unlock the doors and the
tailgate.
You can lock/unlock the doors within a radius
of about 32 inches (80 cm) of the outside door
handle. You can open the tailgate within
about 32 inches (80 cm) radius from the
tailgate outer handle.
■Using the Keyless Access System1Using the Remote Transmitter
If the distance at which the remote transmitter works
varies, the batter y is probably low.
If the LED does not come on when you press a
button, the battery is dead.
2 Replacing the Button Battery P. 480
You can customize the door lock mode and keyless
lock acknowledge ment setting.
2 Customized Features P. 117, 263
Models without rear door touch sensor
Models with rear door touch sensor
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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
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Controls
■Unlocking the doors and tailgate
Grab the driver’s door handle: u The driver’s door unlocks.
u Some exterior lights flash twice and the
beeper sounds twice.
Grab the front passenger’s or rear
* door
handle: u All doors unlock.
u Some exterior lights flash twice and the
beeper sounds twice.
Press and hold the tailgate outer handle: u The tailgate unlocks and opens.
u Some exterior lights flash twice and the
beeper sounds twice.
2 Opening/Closing the Tailgate Using the
Tailgate Outer Handle P. 143
1Using the Keyless Access System
When you go into the keyless access system working
range with all the doors locked, the LED puddle lights
come on for 30 seconds.
The lights do not come on if you have previously
stayed within the range for more than two minutes,
or the doors have been locked for a few days.
The feature activates again after you drive the
vehicle, then lock the doors.
If you do not open a door within 30 seconds of
unlocking the vehicle, th e doors will automatically
relock.
You can change the relock timer setting. 2 Customized Features P. 117, 263
The light flash, beeper, a nd unlock settings can be
customized using the audio/information screen or
multi-information display (MID). 2 Customized Features P. 117, 263
You can also unlock and open with the power
tailgate. 2 Opening/Closing the Tailgate Using the
Tailgate Outer Handle P. 143
Models with navigation system
Tailgate Outer
Handle
* Not available on all models
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uuOpening and Closing the Tailgate uOpening/Closing the Tailgate Using the Tailgate Outer Handle
Controls
Opening/Closing the Tailgate Using the Tailgate
Outer Handle
When all the doors are unlocked, the tailgate
is unlocked. Press the tailgate outer handle for
more than one second, and wait until you
hear three beeps before you lift open the
tailgate.
u Releasing the outer handle within one
second with one beep enables the power
tailgate operations.
2 Power Tailgate Outer Handle P. 146
Even if the tailgate is locked, you can open the
tailgate if you carry the keyless access remote.
To manually close the tailgate, grab the inner
handle, pull the tailgate down, and push it
closed from outside.
1 Opening/Closing the Tailgate Using the Tailgate Outer Handle
Do not leave the keyless access remote inside the
cargo area and close the tailgate. The beeper sounds
repeatedly. You can open th e tailgate and retrieve
the key.
Even if you are not carrying the keyless access
remote, you can lock/unlock the doors while
someone else with the remote is within range.
Tailgate Outer
Handle
Inner Handle
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uuOpening and Closing the Tailgate uOpening/Closing the Power Tailgate
Controls
Opening/Closing the Power Tailgate
The power tailgate can be operated by pressing the power tailgate button on the
remote transmitter or driver's door, or pr essing the outer handle or button on the
tailgate.
■The power tailgate can be opened when:
• The tailgate is fully closed.
• The transmission is in
(P.
• Press and hold the tailgat e button on the remote transmitter for about one
second when the power mode is in VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).
u If you have changed the Keyless Open Mode setting to When Unlocked ,
you need to unlock the tailgate before you press the tailgate button to open it.
2Customized Features P. 117
■The power tailgate can be closed when:
• The tailgate is fully open.
• The transmission is in
(P.
• Press and hold the tailgat e button on the remote transmitter for about one
second when the power mode is in VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).
1Opening/Closing the Power Tailgate
NOTICE
Do not push or pull on the power tailgate when it is
being automatically opened or closed.
Forcibly opening or closing the power tailgate while
in operation can deform the tailgate frame.
The power tailgate may not open or close under the
following conditions:
•The vehicle is park ed on a steep hill.
•The vehicle is swayed in a strong wind.•The tailgate or the roof is covered with snow or ice.
If you close the power tail gate when all the doors are
locked, the power tailgate locks automatically.
If you replace the battery or the power tailgate fuse
while the tailgate is open, the power tailgate may be
disabled. The power tail gate resumes once you
manually close the tailgate.
Installing aftermarket com ponents other than Acura
genuine accessories on the power tailgate may
prevent it from fully opening or closing.
Make sure the power tailgate is fully open before you
get your luggage in and out.
Make sure the power tailgat e is fully closed before
you start the vehicle.
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uuCustomized Features u
Features

Default
Fixed Guideline
Dynamic Guideline


DefaultSound
Source Select Popup
Cover Art*1
Connect Bluetooth Audio Device*1
Bluetooth Device List*1
Audio
Settings
Maintenance ResetMaintenance Info.
Keyless Open Mode
Power Open By Outer Handle
Power
Tailgate Setup

Camera
Settings
Preferred IDS ModeIDS Setup
Key And Remote Unlock Mode
Keyless Lock Answer Back
Security Relock Timer
Auto Door Lock
Auto Door Unlock
Door
Setup
*1: May change depending on your currently selected source.


Interior Light Dimming Time
Headlight Auto Off Timer
Auto Light Sensitivity
Lighting
Setup
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uuFuses uFuse Locations
Handling the Unexpected
Located under the dashboard.
Fuse locations are shown on the label on
the outer side of the side panel cover.
Locate the fuse in question by the fuse
number and label number.
■Driver’s Side Interior Fuse Box
Type A
Fuse Box
Fuse Label
■Circuit protected and fuse rating
Circuit ProtectedAmps
1AS Door Lock10 A
2RR AS Door Lock7.5 A
3DR Door Lock7.5 A
4FR AS Door Unlock10 A
5RR AS Door Unlock7.5 A
6DR Door Unlock7.5 A
7D/L Main20 A
8−−
9ETS TELE20 A
10 IG1 RR 15 A
11Meter*
Shifter*7.5 A
12 IG1 FR 20 A
13ACC7.5 A
14 − −
15DR P/Seat (SLI)20 A
16 S/R 20 A
17RR DR P/W20 A
18 Smart 10 A
19FR DR P/W20 A
20 − −
21Fuel Pump20 A
22 IG1 AS 15 A
23ABS/VSA*
Smart*7.5 A
24 ACG AS 7.5 A
25STRLD*7.5 A
26 IG2 HAC 7.5 A
27DRL(7.5 A)
28 ACC Key Lock 7.5 A
29DR P/Seat (LUM)7.5 A
30 INT Lights 7.5 A
31ETS TILT20 A
32 DR P/Seat (REC) 20 A
33−−
34−−
Circuit ProtectedAmps
* Not available on all models
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Index
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator................. 54
Passing Indicators ..................................... 159
Power Tailgate ......................................... 144
Power Windows ....................................... 152
Precautions While Driving ....................... 345
Driving Guidelines for Your Utility Vehicle .................................................. 345
Rain ........................................................ 345
Pregnant Women ....................................... 39
Puncture (Tire) ................................. 493, 500
R
Radiator.................................................... 456
Radio (AM/FM) ......................................... 231
Radio (SiriusXM ®)..................................... 235
Radio Data System (RDS) ......................... 233
Range ........................................................ 114
RDS (Radio Data System) ......................... 233
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) ...... 541
Rear Climate Control System ................... 208
From the Front Panel............................... 208
From the Rear Panel ................................ 211
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror
Button ..................................................... 168
Rear Seats ................................................. 182
Second Row Seat ............................ 182, 183
Third Row Seat ....................................... 184
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 172
Refueling .................................................. 435
Fuel Gauge ............................................. 110 Gasoline .......................................... 435, 536
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 76
Regulations ............................... 410, 472, 539
Remote Engine Start with Vehicle Feedback ................................................. 342
Checking Door Lock Status ...................... 136
Remote Transmitter ................................. 131
Replacement
Battery ............................ 480, 481, 482, 483
Bulbs ....................................................... 459
Front Wiper Blade Rubber ........................ 465
Fuses ............................... 523, 526, 528, 529
Rear Wiper Blade Rubber ......................... 467
Tires ........................................................ 475
Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 540
Resetting a Trip Meter ............................. 113
Reverse Tilt Door Mirror .......................... 173
Right Selector Wheel ........................ 111, 117
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) .......... 389
On and Off .............................................. 391
S
Safe Driving ................................................ 27
Safety Check ............................................... 32
Safety Labels ............................................... 69
Safety Message ............................................. 1
Seat Belts ..................................................... 33
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor .................. 37
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners .................. 35
Checking ................................................... 40 Detachable Anchor.................................... 38
e-pretensioners ......................................... 35
Fastening .................................................. 36
Installing a Child Seat
with a Lap/Shoulder
Seat Belt .................................................. 63
Pregnant Women ...................................... 39
Reminder .................................................. 34
Warning Indicator ............................... 34, 76
Seat Heaters ...................................... 197, 198
Seat Ventilation ........................................ 197
Seats .......................................................... 175
Adjusting ................................................ 175
Driver’s Seat Lumbar Support .................. 175
Front Seats .............................................. 175
Rear Seats ............................................... 182
Seat Heaters .................................... 197, 198
Seat Ventilation ....................................... 197
Second Row Seat ............................ 182, 183
Third Row Seat ........................................ 184
Second Row Outer Seats Heaters ............ 198
Second Row Seat (Folding Down) ........... 183
Security System ......................................... 149
Immobilizer System Indicator ..................... 80
Security System Alarm Indicator................. 81
Select Button ............................................ 347
Operation................................................ 349
Select Lever ................................................. 18
Operation.................................................. 18
Selecting a Child Seat ................................. 60
Sequential Mode ...................................... 353
Sequential Mode Operation .................... 354
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