remote control Acura MDX 2017 Owner's Manual

Contents
This owner’s manual should be considered a permanent part of the
vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is sold.
This owner’s manual covers all models of your vehicle. You may find
descriptions of equipment and features that are not on your
particular model.
Images throughout this owner’s manu al (including the front cover)
represent features and equipment that are available on some, but
not all, models. Your particular mo del may not have some of these
features.
This owner’s manual is for vehicles sold in the United States and
Canada.
The information and specifications in cluded in this publication were
in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications
or design at any time without notice and without incurring any
obligation.2 Safe Driving P. 27
For Safe Driving P. 28 Seat Belts P. 33 Airbags P. 41
2Instrument Panel P. 73
Indicators P. 74 Gauges and Multi-Information Display (MID) P. 116
2Controls P. 133
Clock P. 134 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 135
Opening and Closing the Moonroof P. 162
Adjusting the Seats P. 186
2 Features P. 227
Audio System P. 228 Audio System Basic Operation P. 232
Customized Features P. 285 HomeLink® Universal Transceiver P. 307
2 Driving P. 347
Before Driving P. 348 Towing a Trailer P. 354
Parking Your Vehicle P. 445Multi-View Rear Camera* P. 455
2Maintenance P. 461
Before Performing Maintenance P. 462 Maintenance MinderTM P. 465
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 486
Remote Control and Wireless Headphone Care
* P. 503
2 Handling the Unexpected P. 513
Tools P. 514 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 515
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 541 Fuses P. 546
When You Cannot Open the Tailgate P. 556
2 Information P. 559
Specifications P. 560 Identification Numbers P. 562
Emissions Testing P. 565 Warranty Coverages P. 567
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Contents
Child Safety P. 56Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 71Safety Labels P. 72
Opening and Closing the Tailgate P. 150 Security System P. 157 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 160
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 163 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 183
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience It ems P. 200 Climate Control System P. 213
Audio Error Messages P. 276General Information on the Audio System P. 281
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ® P. 310 Compass* P. 344
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines P. 365 When Driving P. 367 Braking P. 428
Refueling P. 456 Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions P. 459
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 469 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 481
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 490 Battery P. 499 Remote Transmitter Care P. 501
Climate Control System Maintenance P. 505 Cleaning P. 506Accessories and Modifications P. 511
Engine Does Not Start P. 534 Jump Starting P. 537Overheating P. 539
Emergency Towing P. 554 When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door P. 555
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 563 Reporting Safety Defects P. 564
Authorized Manuals P. 569 Client Service Information P. 570
Quick Reference GuideP. 4
Safe DrivingP. 27
Instrument PanelP. 73
ControlsP. 133
FeaturesP. 227
DrivingP. 347
MaintenanceP. 461
Handling the UnexpectedP. 513
InformationP. 559
IndexP. 572
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Quick Reference Guide
❙Wipers/Washers (P174)
❙Audio Remote Controls (P231)
❙Paddle Shifter (Shift down) (P381)
❙Paddle Shifter (Shift up) (P381)
❙Horn (Press an area around .)
❙Navigation System Voice Control Buttons*
() See the Navigation System Manual
❙Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® System Voice Control Buttons (P310)
❙Brightness Control (P178)
❙Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low
Speed Follow (LSF) Buttons
(P390)
❙TRIP Button (P118)
❙Distance Button (P399)
❙Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) Button
(P412)
❙Multi-function Steering-wheel Controls
(P117)
❙Heated Steering Wheel Button* (P210)
❙Headlights/Turn Signals (P166, 167)
❙Fog Lights* (P170)
* Not available on all models
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Quick Reference Guide
Wipers and Washers
(P174)
*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 (P182)
● To adjust, push and hold the adjustment
switch to move the steering wheel to the
desired position.
Unlocking the Front
Doors from the Inside
(P147)
●Pull either front door inner handle to
unlock and open it at the same time.
Tailgate (P151, 152)
● 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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Quick Reference Guide
Audio Remote Controls
(P231)
●SOURCE Button
Press to change the audio mode: FM/AM/
SiriusXM ®/CD/USB/iPod/Bluetooth ® Audio/
Pandora ®/Aha
TM/AUX.
● Left Selector Wheel
Roll to adjust the volume up/down.
Radio: Move to a side to change the
preset station.
Move to a side and hold to select
the next or previous strong station.
CD/USB device: Move to a side to skip to the
beginning of the next song or
return to the beginning of the
current song.
Move to a side and hold to change
a folder.
Left Selector Wheel
SOURCE Button
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uuGauges and Multi-Info rmation Display (MID)uMID
Instrument Panel
Use the MID to custom ize certain features.
■How to customize
Select the Vehicle Settings screen by rolling the mu lti-function steering-wheel
controls while the power mode is in ON, an d the vehicle is at a complete stop. Push
the multi-function steering-wheel controls.
■Customized Features1 Customized Features
To customize other features , roll the multi-function
steering-wheel controls.
2 List of customizable options P. 126
2 Example of customization settings P. 131
Customization is possible when you see the driver’s
ID ( Driver 1 or Driver 2 ) on the screen.
The driver’s ID indicates which remote transmitter
you have used to unlock the driver’s door. The
customized settings are recalled every time you
unlock the driver’s door with that remote.
Change to
( P before you attempt to change any
customized setting.
Customizing is also av ailable from the audio/
information screen.
You cannot have Vehicle Settings displayed on the
multi-information display while the audio/
information screen shows the same menu. 2 Customized Features P. 123
Multi-function Steering-
wheel Controls
Roll: Changes the
customize menus and
items.
Push: Enter the selected
item.
MID: Goes to
Vehicle Settings.
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uuGauges and Multi-Information Display (MID) uMID
Instrument Panel
■Customization flow
Roll the multi-function steering-wheel controls to select Vehicle Settings and push the multi-function steering-wheel controls.
Vehicle Settings
“Trip A” Reset Timing
Language Selection
Adjust Outside Temp. Display
Memory Position Link
Door Unlock Mode
Keyless Access Beep
Driver Assist System Setup
Meter Setup
Driving Position Setup
Keyless Access Setup
“Trip B” Reset Timing
Forward Collision Warning Distance
ACC Forward Vehicle Detect Beep
ACC Display Speed Unit
Roll
Push
Roll
Lane Keeping Assist Suspend Beep
Blind Spot Info*
Easy Entry/Exit
Roll
Roll
Walk Away Auto Lock
RollPush
Keyless Access Light Flash
Roll
Roll
Roll
Roll
Keyless Access Beep Volume*
Turn by Turn Display*Auto Engine Idle Stop Guidance Screens*
Road Departure Mitigation Setting
Push
Push
Push
Push
Reverse Alert Tone
Remote Start System On/Off*
* Not available on all models
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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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Controls
Locking and Unlocking the Doors
Key Types and Functions
This vehicle comes with the following keys:
Use the keys to start and stop the engine, and
to lock and unlock all the doors and tailgate.
You can also use the keyless access system to
lock and unlock all the doors and tailgate.1Key Types and Functions
All the keys have an immobilizer system. The
immobilizer system helps to protect against vehicle
theft. 2 Immobilizer System P. 157
The keys contain precision electronics.
Adhere to the following advi ce to prevent damage to
the electronics:
•Do not leave the keys in direct sunlight, or in
locations with high temperature or high humidity.
•Do not drop the keys or set heavy objects on them.
•Keep the keys away from liquids.
•Do not take the keys apart except for replacing the
battery.
If the circuits in the keys are damaged, the engine
may not start, and the keyless access system may not
work.
If the keys do not work properly, have them
inspected by a dealer.
You can remotely start the engine using the two-way
keyless access remote.
2 Remote Engine Start with Vehicle
Feedback
* P. 369
Models with two-way keyless access remote
Models with two-way keyless
access remote
Models without two-way keyless
access remote
* Not available on all models
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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uKey Types and Functions
Controls
The built-in key can be us ed to lock/unlock the
doors when the keyless access remote battery
becomes weak and th e power door lock/
unlock operation is disabled.
To remove the built-in key, slide the release
knob and then pull out the key. To reinstall
the built-in key, push th e built-in key into the
keyless access remote until it clicks.
■Keyless Access Remote
Built-in Key Release Knob
Models with two-way keyless
access remote
Release Knob
Built-in Key
Models without two-way keyless
access remote
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