child lock Acura MDX 2017 User Guide

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Controls
This chapter explains how to operate the various controls necessary for driving.
Clock.................................................. 134
Locking and Unlocking the Doors Key Types and Functions .................. 135
Low Keyless Access Remote Signal Strength ......................................... 137
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Outside .......................................... 138
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ............................................. 146
Childproof Door Locks ..................... 148
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .......... 149
Opening and Closing the Tailgate ... 150
Security System Immobilizer System .......................... 157
Security System Alarm ...................... 157 Opening and Closing the Windows
... 160
Opening and Closing the Moonroof .. 162
Operating the Switches Around the
Steering Wheel ENGINE START/STOP Button............. 163
Turn Signals ..................................... 166
Light Switches.................................. 167
Fog Lights
*...................................... 170
Daytime Running Lights ................... 170
Auto High-Beam .............................. 171
Wipers and Washers ........................ 174
Brightness Control ........................... 178
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button.. 179Driving Position Memory System ...... 180
Adjusting the Steering Wheel........... 182 Adjusting the Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirror ................... 183
Power Door Mirrors ......................... 184
Adjusting the Seats Front Seats ...................................... 186
Second Row Seats ........................... 188
Third Row Seats ............................... 197
Armrest ........................................... 198
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items
Interior Lights .................................. 200
Interior Convenience Items .............. 202
Climate Control System
Using Automatic Climate Control .... 213
Rear Climate Control System ........... 221
Automatic Climate Control Sensors ... 225
* Not available on all models
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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside
Controls
Pull the front door inner handle.
u The door unlocks and opens in one
motion.
Unlocking and opening the driver’s door from the inner handle unlocks all the other
doors.
To avoid all the doors to be unlocked, use the lock tab on the driver’s door to unlock,
then lock again before opening the door. u This setting works for one time only. If you do not want all the doors to be
unlocked all the time, customize the Auto Door Unlock setting to Off using
the MID or audio/information screen.
■Unlocking Using the Front Door Inner Handle1 Unlocking Using the Front Door Inner Handle
The front door inne r handles are designed to allow
front seat occupants to open the door in one motion.
However this feature requires that front seat
occupants never pull a front door inner handle while
the vehicle is in motion.
Children should always ride in a rear seat where
childproof door locks are provided.
2 Childproof Door Locks P. 148
Inner Handle
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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uChildproof Door Locks
148
Controls
Press the master door lock switch in as shown
to lock or unlock all the doors and the tailgate.
Childproof Door Locks
The childproof door locks prevent the rear doors from being opened from the inside
regardless of the position of the lock tab.
Slide the lever in the rear door to the lock
position, and close the door.
■When opening the door
Open the door using the outside door handle.
■Using the Master Door Lock Switch1 Using the Master Door Lock Switch
When you lock/unlock eith er front door using the
master door lock switch, all the other doors and the
tailgate lock/unlock at the same time.
To Unlock
Master Door Lock Switch
To Lock
■Setting the Childproof Door Locks
1Childproof Door Locks
To open the door from the inside when the
childproof door lock is on, put the lock tab in the
unlock position, lower the rear window, put your
hand out of the window, and pull the outside door
handle.
Lock Unlock
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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. 123, 285
■The power tailgate can be closed when:
• The tailgate is fully open.
• 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.
When operating the power tailgate, make sure there
is enough space around your ve hicle. People near the
tailgate may be se riously hurt if the tailgate hits or
closes on their heads. Be especially cautious if
children are around.
The power tailgate may not open or close under the
following conditions:
•You start the engine while the tailgate is
automatically openi ng or closing.
•The vehicle is parked 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.
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Controls
Opening and Closing the Windows
Opening/Closing the Power Windows
The power windows can be opened and closed when the power mode is in ON,
using the switches on the doors.
The driver’s side switches can be used to open and close all the windows. The power
window lock button on the driver’s side must be switched off (not pushed in,
indicator off) to open and close the windows from anyw here other than the driver’s
seat.
When the power window lock button is pu shed in, the indicator comes on and you
can only operate the driver’s window. Turn the power window lock button on if a
child is in the vehicle.
■Manual operation
To open: Push the switch down lightly, and
hold it until the desired position is reached.
To close: Pull the switch up lightly, and hold it
until the desired position is reached.
■Automatic operation
To open: Push the switch down firmly.
To close: Pull the switch up firmly.
The window opens or cl oses completely. To
stop the window at any time, push or pull the
switch briefly.
■Opening/Closing Windows with Auto-Open/Close Function
1 Opening/Closing the Power Windows
The power windows can be operated for up to 10
minutes after you set the power mode to VEHICLE
OFF (LOCK).
Opening either front door cancels this function.
Auto Reverse
If a power window senses resistance when closing
automatically, it will stop closing and reverse
direction.
The driver’s window auto re verse function is disabled
when you continuously pull up the switch.
The auto reverse function stops sensing when the
window is almost closed to en sure that it fully closes.
3WARNING
Closing a power window on someone’s
hands or fingers can cause serious injury.
Make sure your passengers are away from
the windows before closing them.
ON
OFF
Power Window
Lock Button
Rear Passenger’s
Window Switches
Front Passenger’s
Window Switch
Driver’s Window
Switch
Indicator
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Index
Shifting ................................................... 374
Auxiliary Input Jack ................................. 230
Average Fuel Economy ............................ 119
Average Speed ......................................... 120
AWD ......................................................... 423
B
Back-Up Light ........................................... 484
Battery ...................................................... 499
Charging System Indicator ................ 78, 541
Jump Starting ......................................... 537
Maintenance (Checking the Battery) ....... 499
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 33
Beverage Holders ..................................... 205
Blind Spot Information (BSI) System ....... 421
Indicator ................................................... 95
Bluetooth ® Audio ..................................... 273
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®.................... 310
Booster Seats (For Children) ...................... 70
Brake System ............................................ 428
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 434
Automatic Brake Hold ............................. 432
Brake Assist System................................. 435
Brake System Indicator .............................. 75
Fluid ....................................................... 480
Foot Brake .............................................. 431
Indicator ..................................... 74, 75, 543
Parking Brake.......................................... 428
Brake System (Amber)
Indicator ................................................... 75 Brake System (Red)
Indicator ............................................ 74, 543
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel) .... 178
BSI (Blind Spot Information) System ....... 421
Bulb Replacement .................................... 481
Back-Up Light .......................................... 484
Brake Light and Rear Turn Signal Light ..... 482
Fog Lights ................................................ 481
Front Turn Signal/ Parking, Daytime
Running and Front Side Marker Lights ... 481
Headlights ............................................... 481
High-Mount Brake Light .......................... 485
Puddle Lights ........................................... 485
Rear License Plate Lights .......................... 485
Side Turn Signal/Em ergency Indicator
Lights .................................................... 481
Taillights .................................................. 484
Taillights/Rear Side Maker Lights .............. 483
Bulb Specifications ................................... 560
C
Car Wash Mode........................................ 378
Carbon Monoxide Gas ................................ 71
Carrying Cargo .................................. 349, 351
CD Player ................................................... 260
Center Pocket ........................................... 204
Certification Label .................................... 562
Changing Bulbs ......................................... 481
Charging System Indicator ................. 78, 541Child Safety
................................................. 56
Childproof Door Locks............................. 148
Child Seat .................................................... 56
Booster Seats ............................................ 70
Child Seat for Infants................................. 58
Child Seat for Small Children ..................... 59
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder
Seat Belt .................................................. 64
Larger Children ......................................... 69
Rear-facing Child Seat ............................... 58
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 60
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 148
Cleaning the Exterior ............................... 508
Cleaning the Interior ................................ 506
Client Service Information ....................... 570
Climate Control System ............................ 213
Changing the Mode ................................ 216
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ............................................... 220
Dust and Pollen Filter............................... 505
Rear Climate Control System ................... 221
Sensors ................................................... 225
Synchronized Mode................................. 217
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 213
Clock .......................................................... 134
CMBS
TM (Collision Mitigation Braking
SystemTM) ................................................. 436
Coat Hook ................................................. 209
Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) ................................................. 436
Compact Spare Tire .......................... 515, 561
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Index
I
Identification Numbers............................ 562
Engine and Transmission.......................... 562
Vehicle Identification ............................... 562
IDS (Integrated Dynamics System) ........... 387
Illumination Control ................................. 178
Button ..................................................... 178
Immobilizer System .................................. 157
Indicator .................................................... 85
Indicators ..................................................... 74
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with
Low Speed Follow (LSF) .................... 91, 390
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ..................... 82
Auto High-Beam ........................................ 82
Auto Idle Stop ........................................... 88
Auto Idle Stop System................................ 88
Automatic Brake Hold........................ 77, 432
Automatic Brake Hold System ............ 77, 432
Blind Spot Information (BSI) ............... 95, 422
Brake System (Amber)................................ 75
Brake System (Red) ............................ 74, 543
Charging System ............................... 78, 541
Collision Mitigati on Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) ........................................... 93, 94
Electric Parking Brake................................. 76
Electric Parking Brake System ..................... 76
Fog Lights .................................................. 85
Gear Position ............................................. 79
High Beam................................................. 84
Immobilizer System .................................... 85
Keyless Access System ............................... 87 Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) .... 89, 412
Lights On .................................................. 85
Low Fuel ................................................... 81
Low Oil Pressure ................................ 78, 541
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ............................. 84
Malfunction Indicator Lamp............... 78, 542
Parking Brake and Brake System ........ 74, 543
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) ............. 90
Seat Belt Reminder .............................. 34, 81
Security System Alarm ............................... 86
Speed-sensitive Electric Power
Steering (EPS) System ...................... 84, 543
Super Handling-All Wheel Drive
TM.............. 87
Supplemental Restraint System ............ 53, 82
System Message ........................................ 86
Turn Signal ................................................ 84
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®)
System ............................................ 83, 418
VSA ® OFF .......................................... 83, 419
Information .............................................. 559
Instrument Panel ........................................ 73
Brightness Control................................... 178
Integrated Dynamics System (IDS) ........... 387
Dynamic Mode button ............................ 387
Interface Dial ............................................ 232
Interior Lights ........................................... 200
Interior Rearview Mirror .......................... 183
iPhone ............................................... 267, 284
iPod ................................................... 263, 284
J
Jack (Wheel Nut Wrench) ........................ 519
Jump Starting ........................................... 537
K
Key Number Tag ...................................... 137
Keyless Access System .............................. 138
Keyless Lockout Prevention ..................... 144
Keys ........................................................... 135
Lockout Prevention ................................. 144
Number Tag............................................ 137
Rear Door Won’t Open ........................... 148
Remote Transmitter ................................ 143
Types and Functions................................ 135
Kickdown (Automatic Transmission) ...... 373
L
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)........ 410
Indicator ................................................... 89
Language (HFL) ........................................ 311
LATCH (Child Seats) ............................. 61, 66
LED Puddle Light ...................................... 142
Lights ................................................ 167, 481
Automatic............................................... 168
Bulb Replacement ................................... 481
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 170
High Beam Indicator ................................. 84
Interior.................................................... 200
Light Switches......................................... 167
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Index
Lights On Indicator.................................... 85
Turn Signals ............................................ 166
Load Limits ............................................... 351
Locking/Unlocking ................................... 135
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................. 149
Childproof Door Locks ............................ 148
From Inside ............................................. 146
From Outside .......................................... 138
Keys........................................................ 135
Using a Key............................................. 144
Lockout Prevention System ..................... 144
Low Battery Charge ................................. 541
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 81
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 78, 541
Lower Anchors ..................................... 61, 66
Lubricant Specifications Chart ................ 561
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ............. 351
Lumbar Support ....................................... 186
M
Maintenance............................................ 461
Battery .................................................... 499
Brake Fluid .............................................. 480
Cleaning ................................................. 506
Climate Control System .......................... 505
Coolant .................................................. 477
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 465
Oil .......................................................... 473
Precautions ............................................. 462
Radiator .................................................. 478 Remote Control ....................................... 503
Remote Transmitter ......................... 501, 502
Replacing Light Bulbs ............................... 481
Safety ...................................................... 463
Service Items ........................................... 467
Tires ........................................................ 490
Transmission Fluid ................................... 479
Under the Hood ...................................... 469
Wireless Headphone ................................ 504
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 78, 542
Map Lights ................................................ 201
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 351
Meters, Gauges ......................................... 116
MID (Multi-information Display) ............. 117
Mirrors ....................................................... 183
Adjusting ................................................. 183
Door........................................................ 184
Exterior .................................................... 184
Interior Rearview ..................................... 183
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 511
Moonroof .................................................. 162
MP3 ................................................... 260, 270
Multi-function Steering-wheel Controls ................................................... 117
Multi-Information Display (MID) ............. 117
Multi-View Rear Camera .......................... 455N
Numbers (Identification).......................... 562
O
Odometer................................................. 118
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines ............. 365
Oil (Engine) ............................................... 472
Adding .................................................... 474
Checking................................................. 473
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 465
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 78, 541
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 472
Viscosity .................................................. 472
On Demand Multi-Use Display
TM............. 233
Opening/Closing Hood....................................................... 470
Moonroof ............................................... 162
Power Windows ...................................... 160
Tailgate ................................................... 150
Operating the Switches Around the
Steering Wheel ....................................... 163
Outside Temperature Display .................. 119
Overheating .............................................. 539
P
Paddle Shifters (Sequential Mode) .......... 381
Pandora ®................................................... 268
Panic Mode ............................................... 159
Parking ...................................................... 445
Parking Brake ........................................... 428
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator ............................................ 74, 543
Parking Sensor System ............................. 447
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Index
Passenger Front Airbag Off Indicator....... 54
Passing Indicators ..................................... 167
Power Tailgate .......................................... 152
Power Windows ........................................ 160
Precautions While Driving ........................ 372
Driving Guidelines for Your Utility Vehicle................................................... 372
Rain ......................................................... 372
Pregnant Women ....................................... 39
Puncture (Tire) .................................. 515, 522
R
Radiator..................................................... 478
Radio (AM/FM) .......................................... 245
Radio (SiriusXM ®)...................................... 249
Radio Data System (RDS) .......................... 247
Range ........................................................ 120
RDS (Radio Data System) .......................... 247
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) ....... 565
Rear Climate Control System ................... 221
From the Front Panel ............................... 221
From the Rear Panel................................. 224
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror
Button ...................................................... 179
Rear Seats .................................................. 197
Second Row Seat ............................. 190, 191
Third Row Seat ........................................ 197
Rearview Mirror ........................................ 183
Refueling ................................................... 456
Fuel Gauge .............................................. 116 Gasoline .......................................... 456, 560
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 81
Regulations ............................... 426, 493, 563
Remote Engine Start with Vehicle Feedback ................................................. 369
Checking Door Lock Status...................... 145
Remote Transmitter ................................. 143
Replacement
Battery ............................ 501, 502, 503, 504
Bulbs ....................................................... 481
Front Wiper Blade Rubber ....................... 486
Fuses ............................... 546, 549, 551, 552
Rear Wiper Blade Rubber......................... 488
Tires ........................................................ 496
Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 564
Resetting a Trip Meter ............................. 119
Reverse Tilt Door Mirror .......................... 184
Right Selector Wheel ....................... 117, 123
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) ......... 405
On and Off.............................................. 407
S
Safe Driving ................................................ 27
Safety Checklist .......................................... 32
Safety Labels ............................................... 72
Safety Message ............................................. 1
Seat Belts .................................................... 33
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor.................. 37
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ................. 35
Checking................................................... 40 Detachable Anchor ................................... 38
Fastening .................................................. 36
Installing a Child Seat
with a Lap/Shoulder
Seat Belt ................................................. 64
Pregnant Women...................................... 39
Reminder .................................................. 34
Warning Indicator ............................... 34, 81
Seat Heaters ..................................... 211, 212
Seat Ventilation ....................................... 211
Seats .......................................................... 186
Adjusting ................................................ 186
Driver’s Seat Lumbar Support .................. 186
Front Seats.............................................. 186
Rear Seats ............................................... 197
Seat Heaters ................................... 211, 212
Seat Ventilation ...................................... 211
Second Row Seat ............................ 190, 191
Third Row Seat ....................................... 197
Second Row Outer Seats Heaters ............ 212
Second Row Seat (Folding Down) ........... 191
Security System ........................................ 157
Immobilizer System Indicator..................... 85
Security System Alarm Indicator ................ 86
Select Button ............................................ 374
Operation ............................................... 376
Select Lever ................................................ 18
Operation ................................................. 18
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 60
Sequential Mode ...................................... 380
Sequential Mode Operation ................... 381
Setting the Clock ...................................... 134
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