remote start Acura MDX HYBRID 2019 Owner's Guide

uuWhen Driving uTurning on the Power
462
Driving
1. Depress the brake pedal and press the POWER button simultaneously.
2. Keeping your right foot on the br ake pedal, press the button. Select
(R
when reversing.
3. With the parking brake applied, release the brake pedal and gently depress the
accelerator pedal.
u Make sure the electric parking brake indicator goes off.
2 Parking Brake P. 517
2 If the Transmission System Indicator Blinks along with the Warning Message
P. 645
■Hill start assist system
Hill start assist keeps the brake engaged br iefly to help prevent the vehicle from
rolling on inclines as you move your fo ot from the brake pedal to the accelerator.
Change the gear position to
(D or (S when facing uphill, or (R when facing
downhill, then release the brake pedal.
■Starting to Drive1 Starting to Drive
The power system is turned off when the gear
position is ch anged from
(P before the POWER
button is pressed. Follow step 1 when starting to
drive.
You can also release the parking brake by pulling the
electric parking brake sw itch while depressing the
brake pedal.
When facing downhill, you can start your vehicle
more smoothly by manually releasing it with the
electric parking brake switch than by releasing it with
the accelerator pedal.
When the power system was started using the two-way
keyless access remoteWhen the power system was started using the two-way keyless access remote
When the power system was started in any case
D/S
1 Hill start assist system
Hill start assist may not prevent the vehicle from
rolling downhill on a very st eep or slippery slope, and
will not operate on small inclines.
Hill start assist is not a replacement for the parking
brake.
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Handling the Unexpected
This chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles.
ToolsTypes of Tools .................................. 614
If a Tire Goes Flat
Changing a Flat Tire
*....................... 615
Temporarily Repair ing a Flat Tire*..... 622
Power System Won’t Start ............... 634
Checking the Procedure ................... 634
If the Keyless Access Remote Battery is Weak ............................................. 635
Emergency Power System Off........... 636
Jump Starting .................................... 637
Overheating
How to Handle Overheating ............. 639 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On ... 641If the 12-Volt Battery Charging System
Indicator Comes On ....................... 641
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks ................................... 642
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On ................................................... 643
If the Speed-Sensitive Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator Comes
On.................................................. 643
If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator
Comes On or Blinks........................ 645 If the Transmission System Indicator Blinks
along with the Warning Message ...... 645
If the Power System Indicator Comes On .. 646Fuses Fuse Locations ................................. 647
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 655
Emergency Towing ........................... 656
When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door ................................................. 657
When You Cannot Open the Tailgate.. 658Refueling ........................................... 659Refueling From a Portable Fuel
Container ................................... 659
* Not available on all models
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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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uuPower System Won’t Start uIf the Keyless Access Remote Battery is Weak
Handling the Unexpected
If the Keyless Access Re mote Battery is Weak
If the beeper sounds, the To Start, Hold Remote Near Start Button message
appears on the multi-information display, and the indicator on the POWER button
flashes, and the READY indicator does not come on.
Turn on the power system as follows: 1.Touch the center of the POWER button
with the A logo on the keyless access
remote while the indicator on the POWER
button is flashing. The buttons on the
keyless access remote should be facing you.
u The indicator flashes for about 30
seconds.
2. Depress the brake pedal and press the
POWER button within 10 seconds after the
beeper sounds while th e indicator stays on.
u If you don’t depress the pedal, the mode
will change to ACCESSORY.
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Index
675
Index
Index
A
AAC................................................... 275, 300
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) .................. 523
AC Power Outlet ...................................... 218
Accessories and Modifications ................ 611
Accessory Power Sockets ......................... 217
Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System ............ 473
AcuraLink ................................................. 438
AcuraWatch
TM............................................ 26
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (LSF) ................................. 477
Indicator ................................................. 100
Additives Coolant .................................................. 577
Engine Oil ............................................... 572
Washer ................................................... 581
Additives, Engine Oil ............................... 572
Adjusting Armrest .................................................. 208
Front Seats.............................................. 195
Head Restraints ....................... 202, 204, 205
Headlights .............................................. 582
Mirrors.................................................... 192
Rear Seats ............................................... 207
Steering Wheel ....................................... 191
Temperature ........................................... 127
Agile Handling Assist ............................... 507
Air Conditioning System (Climate Control
System) .................................................... 223
Changing the Mode................................ 226 Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows ............................................... 229
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 604
Rear Climate Control System ................... 230
Sensors .................................................... 234
Synchronized Mode ................................. 227
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 223
Air Pressure ....................................... 592, 663
Airbags ........................................................ 47
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 53
After a Collision ......................................... 51
Airbag Care ............................................... 61
Driver’s Knee Airbag .................................. 54
Event Data Recorder .................................... 0
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 50
Indicator .............................................. 59, 93
Passenger Front Airbag Off Indicator ......... 60
Sensors ...................................................... 47
Side Airbags .............................................. 56
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 58
AM/FM Radio ............................................ 261
Android Auto ............................................ 310
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 523
Indicator .................................................... 93
Apple CarPlay ........................................... 306
Armrest ..................................................... 208
Audio Remote Controls ............................ 241
Audio System ............................................ 236
Adjusting the Sound ................................ 256
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................. 240
Error Messages ........................................ 315 General Information ................................ 323
HDD ........................................................ 278
iPhone............................................. 298, 325
iPod ........................................................ 291
MP3/WMA/AAC .............................. 275, 300
Pandora
®................................................. 298
Reactivating ............................................ 240
Recommended CDs ................................. 324
Recommended Devices............................ 325
Remote Controls ..................................... 241
Security Code .......................................... 240
Theft Protection ...................................... 240
USB Flash Drives .............................. 300, 325
USB Port.................................................. 237
Authorized Manuals ................................ 670
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................. 157
Customize ....................................... 137, 378
Auto Engine Stop/Start .............................. 13
Auto High-Beam ....................................... 180
Indicator.................................................... 93
Automatic Brake Hold ............................. 521
Indicator.................................................. 521
Automatic Folding Door Mirror .............. 194
Automatic Intermittent Wipers ............... 184
Automatic Lighting .................................. 177
Auxiliary Console Panel ........................... 343
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................. 240
Average Fuel Economy ............................ 127
Average Speed ......................................... 128
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Index
Console Compartment............................. 213
Controls .................................................... 141
Coolant (Engine) ...................................... 577
Adding to the Radiator ........................... 578
Adding to the Reserve Tank .................... 577
Overheating ............................................ 639
Coolant (Inverter) .................................... 579
Creeping (Dual Clutch Transmission) ...... 464
Cross Traffic Monitor ............................... 540
Cup Holders .............................................. 215
Customized Features ....................... 131, 362
D
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 179
Dead Battery ............................................ 637
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ................................................. 229
Detachable Anchor .................................... 44
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ............... 665
Dimming
Headlights .............................................. 176
Rearview Mirror ...................................... 192
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................ 573
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) ............. 175
Door Mirrors ............................................. 193
Doors ........................................................ 143
Auto Door Locking.................................. 157
Auto Door Unlocking .............................. 157
Door Open Message ................................. 38
Keys........................................................ 143 Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Inside............................................... 18, 154
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside.................................................. 145
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 152
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 594
Driver’s Knee Airbag .................................. 54
Driving ....................................................... 447
Braking .................................................... 517
Dual Clutch Transmission ......................... 464
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines ............... 455
Shifting Gear ........................................... 465
Turning on the Power .............................. 457
Driving Position Memory System ............. 189
Dual Clutch Transmission ......................... 464
Creeping ................................................. 464
Fluid ........................................................ 580
Kickdown ................................................ 464
Operating the Shift Button ................ 23, 467
Shifting ................................................... 465
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 604
Dynamic Mode button ............................. 474
E
Elapsed Time............................................. 128
Electric Parking Brake
Indicator .................................................... 86
Switch ..................................................... 517
Electric Parking Brake System
Indicator .................................................... 86 Electric Power Steering (EPS)
System ............................................... 95, 643
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 505
Emergency ................................................ 656
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 667
Energy Efficiency ........................................ 12
Engine ....................................................... 664
Coolant ................................................... 577
Jump Starting .......................................... 637
Oil ........................................................... 572
Remote Engine Start................................ 459
Starting ................................................... 457
Engine Compartment Cover .................... 571
Engine Coolant ......................................... 577
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 578
Adding to the Reserve Tank..................... 577
Overheating ............................................ 639
Engine Oil ................................................. 572
Adding .................................................... 574
Checking................................................. 573
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 565
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 88, 641
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 572
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System ............................................... 95, 643
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) ................................................. 80
Exterior Care (Cleaning) ........................... 607
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 193
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Index
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 System................. 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 .............................. 40, 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 ........................................... 210
Interior Rearview Mirror .......................... 192
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
Keys ........................................................... 143
Lockout Prevention.................................. 152
Number Tag ............................................ 144
Rear Door Won’t Open............................ 156
Remote Transmitter ................................. 150
Types and Functions ................................ 143
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681
Index
Open Source Licenses.............................. 340
Opening/Closing
Hood ...................................................... 570
Moonroof ............................................... 171
Power Windows...................................... 169
Tailgate................................................... 158
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel ....................................... 172
Outside Temperature Display ................. 127
Overhead Screen ...................................... 345
Overheating ............................................. 639
P
Paddle Shifters (Sequential Mode) ......... 472
Pandora ®.................................................. 298
Panic Mode ............................................... 168
Parking ..................................................... 534
Parking Brake ........................................... 517
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator ........................................... 84, 643
Parking Sensor System ............................. 536
Passenger Front Airb ag Off Indicator....... 60
Passing Indicators ..................................... 176
POWER Button ......................................... 172
Power Tailgate ......................................... 160
Power Windows ....................................... 169
Precautions While Driving ....................... 463
Driving Guidelines for Your Utility Vehicle .................................................. 463
Rain ........................................................ 463 Pregnant Women
....................................... 45
Puncture (Tire) .................................. 615, 622
R
Radiator.................................................... 578
Radio (AM/FM) .......................................... 261
Radio (SiriusXM ®) ..................................... 264
Radio Data System (RDS) .......................... 262
Range ........................................................ 128
RDS (Radio Data System) .......................... 262
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) ....... 667
Rear Climate Control System ................... 230
From the Front Panel ............................... 230
From the Rear Panel ................................ 233
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror
Button ..................................................... 188
Rear Entertainment System (RES) ............ 342
Auxiliary Console Panel ............................ 343
Front Control Panel Operation ................. 356
HDMI
TM Port ............................................ 344
Operating the System .............................. 345
Overhead Screen ..................................... 345
Playable Discs .......................................... 361
Playing a DVD .......................................... 346
Rear Control Panel Operation .................. 346
Wireless Headphones .............................. 342
Rear Seats .................................................. 207
Second Row Seat ............................. 200, 201
Third Row Seat ........................................ 207
Rearview Mirror ........................................ 192 Refueling
.................................................. 556
Fuel Gauge.............................................. 123
Gasoline .......................................... 556, 662
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 91
Regenerative Energy and Regenerative
Braking ...................................................... 12
Regulations ............................... 514, 594, 665
Remote Engine Start with Vehicle
Feedback ................................................. 459
Checking Door Lock Status...................... 153
Remote Transmitter ................................. 150
Replacement Battery .................................... 601, 602, 603
Bulbs ....................................................... 582
Front Wiper Blade Rubber ....................... 587
Fuses ............................... 647, 650, 653, 654
Rear Wiper Blade Rubber......................... 589
Tires ........................................................ 597
Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 666
Resetting a Trip Meter ............................. 127
Reverse Tilt Door Mirror .......................... 193
Right Selector Wheel ....................... 125, 131
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) ......... 492
On and Off.............................................. 494
S
Safe Driving ................................................ 33
Safety Checklist .......................................... 38
Safety Labels ............................................... 81
Safety Message ............................................. 1
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Index
Rotation.................................................. 598
Spare Tire ....................................... 615, 663
Summer .................................................. 599
Temporary Tire Repair Kit ........................ 623
Tire Chains.............................................. 599
Tire Repair Kit ......................................... 622
Wear Indicators....................................... 596
Winter .................................................... 599
Tools ......................................................... 614
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 454
Towing Your Vehicle ............................... 454
Emergency .............................................. 656
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) with Tire Fill Assist ................................. 512
Indicator ........................................... 95, 645
Transmission ....................................... 23, 465
Dual Clutch............................... 23, 464, 465
Fluid ....................................................... 580
Gear Position Indicator ...................... 89, 467
Number .................................................. 664
Sequential Mode..................................... 471
TRIP Button .............................................. 126
Trip Meter ................................................ 127
Troubleshooting ...................................... 613
Blown Fuse ..................... 647, 650, 653, 654
Brake Pedal Vibrates ................................. 29
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door ......... 29
Emergency Towing ................................. 656
Noise When Braking ................................. 31
Overheating ............................................ 639
Power System Won’t Start ...................... 634 Puncture/Flat Tire ............................. 615, 622
Rear Door Won’t Open ...................... 29, 156
Warning Indicators .................................... 84
Turn Signals .............................................. 175
Indicators (Instrument Panel) ...................... 95
Turn-by-Turn Directions ........................... 129
Turning on the Power .............................. 457
Does Not Activate .................................... 634
Jump Starting .......................................... 637
Remote Engine Start ................................ 459
U
Under-floor Storage Area ........................ 214
Unlocking the Doors ................................ 145
Unlocking the Front Doors from the
Inside ................................................. 18, 154
USB Flash Drives ................................ 300, 325
USB Port .................................................... 237
V
Vanity Mirrors ............................................... 7
Vehicle Identification Number ................ 664
Vehicle Stability Assist ® (VSA ®) ................ 505
Off Button ............................................... 506
Off Indicator .............................................. 94
System Indicator ................................ 94, 505
Viscosity (Oil) .................................... 572, 663
Voice Control Operation .......................... 258
Voice Portal Screen .................................. 259 Voice Recognition ................................... 258
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist® )................ 505
W
Wallpaper ................................................. 254
Warning and Info rmation Messages ....... 105
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ............... 641
Warning Labels ........................................... 81
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided
separately) .............................................. 668
Watts ......................................................... 662
Wear Indicators (Tire) .............................. 596
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) ........... 619
Window Washers ..................................... 183
Adding/Refilling Fluid .............................. 581
Switch ..................................................... 183
Windows (Opening and Closing) ............ 169
Windshield ................................................ 183
Cleaning ................................................. 608
Defrosting/Defogging .............................. 229
Washer Fluid ........................................... 581
Wiper Blades ........................................... 587
Wipers and Washers................................ 183
Winter Tires .............................................. 599
Snow Tires .............................................. 599
Tire Chains .............................................. 599
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