immobilizer Acura MDX HYBRID 2018 Owner's Manual

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Quick Reference Guide
Instrument Panel (P83)
System Indicators
Malfunction Indicator
Lamp
Low Oil Pressure
Indicator
12-Volt Battery
Charging System
IndicatorAnti-lock Brake System
(
ABS ) Indicator
Vehicle Stability
Assist® (VSA®) System
Indicator
VSA ® OFF Indicator
Speed-sensitive Electric
Power Steering (EPS)
System Indicator
Lights Indicators
Lights On Indicator
High Beam Indicator
Immobilizer System
Indicator
Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator
System Indicators
System Message
IndicatorBrake System
Indicator (Red) Supplemental
Restraint System
Indicator
Low Fuel Indicator
Gauges (P123)/Multi-Information Display (MID) (P125)/System Indicators (P84)
Low Tire Pressure/
TPMS Indicator Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators
Keyless Access System
Indicator
High Voltage Battery
Charge Level Gauge Security System Alarm Indicator Fuel
Gauge
Tachometer
MID
Speedometer
Gear Position Indicator
M (sequential mode) Indicator/
Sequential Mode Gear Selection
Indicator
Brake System
Indicator (Amber)
Blind spot information
(BSI) Indicator
System Indicators
Collision Mitigation
Braking SystemTM
(CMBSTM) IndicatorRoad Departure
Mitigation (RDM)
Indicator
Lane Keeping Assist System
( LKAS ) Indicator
Adaptive Cruise Control (
ACC)
with Low Speed Follow (LSF)
Indicator
U.S.
Canada U.S.
Canada
Fog Light Indicator*
Automatic Brake Hold
System Indicator
Automatic Brake Hold
Indicator
U.S.
Canada
Electric Parking Brake
System Indicator
Electric Parking Brake
Indicator
U.S.
Canada
Auto High-Beam
Indicator POWER SYSTEM

Indicator
High Temperature Indicator
Low Temperature Indicator
SPORT+
Mode
Indicator
READY Indicator
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uuIndicators u
Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
Lights On
Indicator●Comes on whenever the light
switch is on, or in AUTO when
the exterior lights are on.●If you set the power mode to ACCESSORY or
VEHICLE OFF while the lights are on, a chime
sounds when the driv er’s door is opened.
—
Fog Light
Indicator*
●Comes on when the fog lights
are on.
——
Immobilizer
System Indicator
●Comes on briefly when you set
the power mode to ON, then
goes off.
●Comes on if the immobilizer
system cannot recognize the key
information.
●Blinks - You cannot start the power system.
Set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF, then
select the ON mode again.
●Repeatedly blinks - The system may be
malfunctioning. Have your vehicle checked by
a dealer.
●Do not attempt to alter this system or add
other devices to it. Electrical problems can
occur.
—
* Not available on all models
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Controls
This chapter explains how to operate the various controls necessary for driving.
Clock.................................................. 142
Locking and Unlocking the Doors Key Types and Functions .................. 143
Low Keyless Access Remote Signal Strength ......................................... 144
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Outside .......................................... 145
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ............................................. 154
Childproof Door Locks ..................... 156
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .......... 157
Opening and Closing the Tailgate ... 158
Security System Immobilizer System .......................... 166
Security System Alarm ...................... 166 Opening and Closing the Windows
... 169
Moonroof .......................................... 171
Operating the Switches Around the
Steering Wheel POWER Button................................. 172
Turn Signals ..................................... 175
Light Switches.................................. 176
Fog Lights
*...................................... 179
Daytime Running Lights ................... 179
Auto High-Beam .............................. 180
Wipers and Washers ........................ 183
Brightness Control ........................... 187
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button.. 188Driving Position Memory System ...... 189
Adjusting the Steering Wheel........... 191 Adjusting the Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirror ................... 192
Power Door Mirrors ......................... 193
Adjusting the Seats Front Seats ...................................... 195
Second Row Seats ........................... 197
Third Row Seats ............................... 206
Armrest ........................................... 207
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items
Interior Lights .................................. 209
Interior Convenience Items .............. 211
Climate Control System
Using Automatic Climate Control .... 222
Rear Climate Control System ........... 229
Automatic Climate Control Sensors ... 233
* Not available on all models
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143Continued
Controls
Locking and Unlocking the Doors
Key Types and Functions
This vehicle comes with the following keys:
Use the keys to turn on and off the power
system, 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.
The built-in key can be us ed to lock/unlock the
doors when the keyless access remote battery
becomes weak and the 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 the built-in key into the
keyless access remote until it clicks.1 Key Types and Functions
All the keys have an immobilizer system. The
immobilizer system helps to protect against vehicle
theft. 2 Immobilizer System P. 166
Follow the advice below to prevent damage to the
keys:
•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, dust and sand.
•Do not take the keys apart except for replacing the
battery.
If the circuits in the keys are damaged, the power
system may not activate, and the keyless access
system may not work.
If the keys do not work properly, have them
inspected by a dealer.
You can remotely turn the power system on using the
two-way keyless access remote.
2 Remote Engine Start with Vehicle
Feedback P. 459■Built-in Key
Release Knob Built-in Key
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Controls
Security System
Immobilizer System
The immobilizer system prevents a key that has not been pre-registered from
starting the power system. Each key cont ains electronic transmitters that use
electronic signals to verify the key.
Pay attention to the follo wing when pressing the POWER button:
• Do not allow objects that emit strong radio waves near the POWER button.
• Make sure the key is not covered by or touching a metal object.
• Do not bring a key from another vehi cle’s immobilizer system near the POWER
button.
• Do not put the key near magnetic items. Electronic devices, such as televisions
and audio systems emit strong magnetic fields. Note that even a key chain can
become magnetic.
Security System Alarm
The security system alarm activates when the tailgate, hood or doors are forcibly
opened. The alarm does not activate if the tailgate or doors are opened with the key,
remote transmitter or keyless access system.
However, the alarm activates if a door is opened with the key and then the hood is
opened before the power mode is set to ON.
■When the security sy stem alarm activates
The horn sounds intermittently, and some exterior lights flash.
■To deactivate the security system alarm
Unlock the vehicle using the key, remote transmitter, or keyless access system. The
system, along with the horn and flashing lights, is deactivated.
1 Immobilizer System
NOTICE
Leaving the key in the vehicl e can result in theft or
accidental movement of the vehicle.
Always take the key with you whenever you leave the
vehicle unattended.
Do not alter the system or add other devices to it.
Doing so may damage the system and make your
vehicle inoperable.
1 Security System Alarm
Do not alter the system or add other devices to it.
Doing so may damage the system and make your
vehicle inoperable.
The security alarm continues for a maximum of two
minutes until the security system alarm deactivates.
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uuWhen Driving uTurning on the Power
458
Driving
3. Press the POWER button without
depressing the accelerator pedal.
u The Ready To Drive message appears
on the multi-information display (MID).
u If the High Voltage battery is fully
charged, the gasoline engine may not
start.
u If the High Voltage battery charge level is
low, the gasoline engine starts.
u When the ambient temperature is
extremely low, the vehicle does not move
until certain conditions are met.
A warning message appears instead of
Ready To Drive .
2Multi-Information Display (MID)
Warning and Information Messages
P. 105
You can turn the power system off when the vehicle is completely stopped.
1. Put the transmission into
(P.
2. Press and hold the POWER button.
1Turning on the Power
The immobilizer system pr otects your vehicle from
theft.
If an improperly c oded key (or other device) is used,
the power system does not activate. 2 Immobilizer System P. 166
When you set the power mode to ON, you may feel
the brake pedal slightly si nk down. This is normal.
Bring the keyless access remote close to the POWER
button if the battery in the keyless access remote is
weak.
2 If the Keyless Access Remote Battery is
Weak P. 635
The power system may not activate if the keyless
access remote is subjecte d to strong radio waves.
Do not hold the POWER button to start the power
system.
If the power system does not start, wait at least 30
seconds before trying again.
■Stopping the Power System
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Handling the Unexpected
Power System Won’t Start
Checking the Procedure
When the READY indicator does not come on and the Ready To Drive message
does not appear on the multi-information display, check the following items and
take appropriate action.
ChecklistConditionWhat to Do
Check if the related
indicator or multi-
information display
messages come on.The Temperature Is Too Cold For Vehicle To Operate
message appears.2 Multi-Information Display (MID) Warning
and Information Messages P. 105
The To Start, Hold Remote Near Start Button message
appears.
u Make sure the keyless access remo te is in its operating range.
2POWER Button Operating Range P. 172
2If the Keyless Access Remote Battery is
Weak P. 635
The POWER SYSTEM indicator comes on.Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
The transmission system indicator blinks and Transmission
Problem Apply Parking Brake When Parked message
appears.2 If the Transmission System Indicator Blinks
along with the Warning Message P. 645
Check the brightness
of the interior lights.The interior lights are dim or do not come on at
all. Have the 12-volt battery checked by a dealer.
The interior lights come on normally. Check al l fuses, or have your vehicle checked by
a dealer.
2 Inspecting and Changing Fuses P. 655
Check the gear
position.The transmission is not in (P.Change the gear position to (P.
Check the
immobilizer system
indicator. When the immobilizer system indicator is blinking, the power
system cannot be turned on.
2
Immobilizer System Indicator P. 96
1Checking the Procedure
If you must start the vehi cle immediately, use an
assisting vehicle or booster battery to jump start it.
2 Jump Starting P. 637
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Information
Devices that Emit Radio Waves
The following products and systems on your vehicle emit radio waves when in operation.
Each of the above complies with the appropriate requirements or the required standards of FCC (Federal Communications Commissio n)
and Industry Canada Standard, described below:
As required by the FCC:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)
This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Changes or modifications not expres sly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with Indus try Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operat ion is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this
device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause unde sired
operation of the device.
AcuraLink
Audio System
Blind Spot Information System
Bluetooth ® Audio
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ®
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver
Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM
Immobilizer System
Remote Transmitter
Keyless Access System
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Remote Engine Start with Vehicle Feedback
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Index
Heater (Steering Wheel).......................... 219
Heaters (Seat) ................................... 220, 221
HFL (HandsFreeLink ®) .............................. 397
High Beam Indicator .................................. 95
High Voltage Battery ............................... 516
Hill Start Assist System ............................. 462
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver ........... 394
Honda App License Agreement .............. 326
Hybrid Vehicle SPORT HYBRID Super Handling-All Wheel Drive
TM (SPORT HYBRID SH-AWD ®)............ 9
I
Identification Numbers ............................ 664
Engine, Motor, and Transmission ............ 664
Vehicle Identification............................... 664
IDS (Integrated Dynamics System) .......... 474
Illumination Control ................................ 187
Button .................................................... 187
Immobilizer System .................................. 166
Indicator ................................................... 96
Indicators .................................................... 84
12-Volt Battery Charging System ...... 88, 641
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (LSF) ................. 100, 477
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................... 93
Auto High-Beam ....................................... 93
Automatic Brake Hold ....................... 87, 521
Automatic Brake Hold System ........... 87, 521
Blind Spot Information (BSI) .................... 104 Brake System (Amber) ............................... 85
Brake System (Red) ............................ 84, 643
Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) ....................................... 102, 103
Electric Parking Brake ................................ 86
Electric Parking Brake System ............. 86, 644
Fog Lights .................................................. 96
Gear Position ............................................. 89
High Beam ................................................ 95
High Temperature ..................................... 92
Immobilizer System .................................... 96
Keyless Access System ............................... 97
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) .... 98, 499
Lights On ................................................... 96
Low Fuel .................................................... 91
Low Oil Pressure ................................ 88, 641
Low Temperature ...................................... 92
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ..................... 95, 645
M (sequential mode) Indicator/Sequential
Mode Gear Selection ............................... 89
Malfunction Indicator Lamp ............... 88, 642
POWER SYSTEM Indicator .................. 91, 646
READY ...................................................... 92
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) .............. 99
Seat Belt Reminder .............................. 41, 91
Security System Alarm ............................... 97
Speed-sensitive Electric Power Steering (EPS) System ....................... 95, 643
SPORT+ mode ........................................... 92
Supplemental Restraint System ............ 59, 93
System Message ........................................ 97 Transmission System.......................... 90, 645
Turn Signal ................................................ 95
Vehicle Stability Assist
® (VSA ®)
System ............................................ 94, 505
VSA ® OFF .......................................... 94, 506
Information .............................................. 661
Information Screen .................................. 248
Instrument Panel ........................................ 83
Brightness Control................................... 187
Integrated Dynamics System (IDS) ........... 474
Dynamic Mode button ............................ 474
Interface Dial ............................................ 243
Interior Lights ........................................... 209
Interior Rearview Mirror .......................... 192
Internet Radio .......................................... 298
iPhone ............................................... 298, 325
iPod ................................................... 291, 325
J
Jack (Wheel Nut Wrench) ........................ 619
Jump Starting ........................................... 637
K
Key Number Tag ....................................... 144
Keyless Access System .............................. 145
Keyless Lockout Prevention ..................... 152
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Index
S
Safe Driving................................................. 33
Safety Checklist ........................................... 38
Safety Labels ............................................... 81
Safety Message ............................................. 1
Seat Belts ..................................................... 39
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor .................. 43
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners .................. 41
Checking ................................................... 46
Detachable Anchor .................................... 44
Fastening ................................................... 42
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder
Seat Belt .................................................. 72
Pregnant Women ...................................... 45
Reminder ................................................... 41
Warning Indicator ................................ 41, 91
Seat Heaters ...................................... 220, 221
Seat Ventilation ........................................ 220
Seats .......................................................... 195
Adjusting ................................................. 195
Driver’s Seat Lumbar Support................... 195
Front Seats .............................................. 195
Rear Seats................................................ 206
Seat Heaters .................................... 220, 221
Seat Ventilation ....................................... 220
Second Row Seat ............................. 199, 200
Third Row Seat ........................................ 206
Second Row Outer Seats Heaters ............ 221
Second Row Seat (Folding Down) ........... 200
Security System ......................................... 166
Immobilizer System Indicator ..................... 96 Security System Alarm Indicator................. 97
Selecting a Child Seat ................................. 66
Sequential Mode ...................................... 471
Sequential Mode Operation .................... 472
Setting the Clock ...................................... 142
SH-AWD ® Torque Distribution Monitor .. 129
Shift Button ........................................ 23, 465
Operation................................................ 467
Shifting (Transmission) ....................... 23, 465
Shoulder Anchor ........................................ 43
Side Airbags ................................................ 56
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 58
SiriusXM ® Radio ........................................ 264
Snow Tires ................................................. 599
Sounds Unique to the SPORT HYBRID SH-AWD® System...................................... 13
Spare Tire .......................................... 615, 663
Spark Plugs ............................................... 662
Specifications ............................................ 662
Specified Fuel ................................... 556, 662
Speedometer ............................................ 123
Speed-sensitive Electric Power Steering (EPS)
SystemIndicator............................................ 95, 643
SPORT HYBRID Super Handling-All Wheel
Drive
TM (SPORT HYBRID SH-AWD ®) ....... 508
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................. 50
Steering Wheel ......................................... 191
Adjusting ................................................ 191
Heater ..................................................... 219
Stopping ................................................... 534 Summer Tires
............................................ 599
Sunglasses Holder .................................... 219
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ....... 50
Surround View Camera System ............... 546
Switches (Around the Steering
Wheel) ............................................ 4, 5, 172
Synchronized Mode ................................. 226
System Message Indicator ......................... 97
T
Tachometer.............................................. 123
Tailgate ..................................................... 158
Unable to Open ...................................... 658
Temperature Outside Temperature Display .................. 127
Temperature Sensor ........................ 127, 233
Temporary Tire Repair Kit ....................... 623
Text Message .................................... 431, 433
Third Row Seat (Folding Down) .............. 206
Third Row Seat Access ............................. 199
Tie-down Anchors .................................... 218
Time (Setting) ........................................... 142
Tire Fill Assist .................................... 512, 645
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with Tire Fill Assist ................................. 512
Indicator ........................................... 95, 645
Tire Repair Kit .......................................... 622
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