alarm Acura MDX 2017 Owner's Guide

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EHICLE CONTROLS
Learn about the various controls necessary for operating and driving the vehicle.
Using the
Remote Transmitter
Lock or unlock the doors and tailgate.
Unlock button: Press once
to unlock the driver’s door.
Press again to unlock all
doors and the tailgate.
Release knob (front or back
of key): Slide the knob to
release the built-in key for
valet use.
Power tailgate button:
Press and hold to unlock and
open the power tailgate.
Press again to close it. Lock button: Press to lock
the doors and tailgate. Press
again for verification. LED indicators*: Check door
lock or engine status (see
page 96).
Panic button: Press and
hold to sound the alarm for
30 seconds. Press again to
cancel.
VEHICLE CONTROLS
ENGINE HOLD button*:
After pressing the Lock
button once, press and hold
to remotely start the engine.
*if equipped
Leaving the remote transmitter in the vehicle can result in theft or accidental
movement of the vehicle. Always take it with you whenever you leave the vehicle
unattended.
NOTICE

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Subscription Features
In addition to standard service, receive benefits such as collision notification,
emergency assistance, online security, enhanced navigation searches, and
important messages about your vehicle. Requires enrollment and privacy
agreement. To subscribe or get more information, visit owners.acura.com (U.S.) or
myacura.ca (Canada) or contact a dealer.
Emergency AssistanceIf your vehicle’s airbags deploy or if the unit detects that the vehicle is severely
impacted, your vehicle automatically attempts to connect to the AcuraLink
operator if your phone is paired to the system and there is sufficient cellular
coverage.
If you need to manually connect to the operator,
open the cover on the ceiling console and press
ASSIST when the vehicle is on.
Once connected, information about your vehicle,
its positioning, and its condition will be sent to the
operator; you can also speak to the operator when
connected.
Security FeaturesTo use security features, you need your user ID and personal identification
number (PIN). Some of these features are also available with the AcuraLink
smartphone app. Visit owners.acura.com/apps (U.S.) or myacura.ca (Canada) to
download.
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Stolen

vehicle tracking: Searches and tracks down your vehicle position.
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Remote door

lock/unlock: Remotely lock or unlock doors.
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Vehicle finder: Locate

your vehicle in large areas, such as a crowded parking lot.
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Security alarm

notification: If your vehicle’s security system detects tampering,
the provider notifies you.
Operator Assistance
Press LINK on the ceiling console to connect to an
operator when trying to find a destination or for
roadside assistance.
ASSIST
button
LINK button
ACURALINK®