Acura MDX (2018 year). Instruction — part 9

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*1: Default Setting

Setup Group

Customizable Features

Description

Selectable Settings

Power
Tailgate Setup

Keyless Open Mode

Changes the keyless setting for when the power
tailgate opens.

Anytime

*1

/When Unlocked

Power Open By Outer
Handle

Changes the setting to open power tailgate by
tailgate outer handle.

Off (Instruction Only)/On
(Power/Manual)

*1

Dynamic
Mode Setup

Preferred Dynamic
Mode

Changes the Dynamic Mode setting for when you
set the power mode to ON.

Last Used

*1

/Comfort/

Normal/Sport

Maintenance
Info.

Maintenance Reset

Resets/Cancels the engine oil life display when you
have performed the maintenance service.

Cancel/Reset

Default All

—

Cancels/Resets all the customized settings as
default.

Cancel/Set

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Example of customization settings

The steps for changing the “Trip A” Reset Timing setting to When Refueled are
shown below. The default setting for “Trip A” Reset Timing is Instructionly Reset.

1. Roll the multi-function steering-wheel

controls to select Vehicle Settings, then
push the multi-function steering-wheel
controls.

2. Roll the multi-function steering-wheel

controls until Meter Setup appears on the
display.

3. Push the multi-function steering-wheel

controls.

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Language Selection appears first on
the display.

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4. Roll the multi-function steering-wheel

controls until “Trip A” Reset Timing
appears on the display, then push the multi-
function steering-wheel controls.

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The display switches to the
customization setup screen, where you
can select When Refueled, IGN Off,
Instructionly Reset, or Exit.

5. Roll the multi-function steering-wheel

controls and select When Refueled, then
push the multi-function steering-wheel
controls.

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The When Refueled Setup screen
appears, then the display returns to the
customization menu screen.

6. Roll the multi-function steering-wheel

controls until Exit appears on the display,
then push the multi-function steering-
wheel controls.

7. Repeat Step 6 until you return to the

normal screen.

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Controls

This chapter explains how to operate the various controls necessary for driving.

Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 138
Locking and Unlocking the Doors

Key Types and Functions . . . . .. 139
Low Keyless Access Remote Signal

Strength. . . . . . . . . . . 141

Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the

Outside . . . . . . . . . . .. 142

Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the

Inside . . . . . . . . . . . . 151

Childproof Door Locks . . . . . . 153
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking . . .. 154

Opening and Closing the Tailgate... 155
Security System

Immobilizer System . . . . . . .. 163
Security System Alarm. . . . . .. 163

Opening and Closing the Windows ... 166
Opening and Closing the Moonroof.. 168
Operating the Switches Around the

Steering Wheel

ENGINE START/STOP Button. . . . 169
Turn Signals . . . . . . . . . . 172
Light Switches. . . . . . . . .. 173
Fog Lights

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. . . . . . . . . .. 176

Daytime Running Lights . . . . ... 176
Auto High-Beam . . . . . . . .. 177
Wipers and Washers . . . . . . 180
Brightness Control . . . . . . ... 184
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button.. 185
Driving Position Memory System . .. 186
Adjusting the Steering Wheel. . ... 188

Adjusting the Mirrors

Interior Rearview Mirror . . . . ... 189
Power Door Mirrors . . . . . . . 190

Adjusting the Seats

Front Seats . . . . . . . . . .. 192
Second Row Seats . . . . . . ... 194
Third Row Seats. . . . . . . ... 203
Armrest . . . . . . . . . . ... 204

Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items

Interior Lights . . . . . . . . .. 206
Interior Convenience Items . . . .. 208

Climate Control System

Using Automatic Climate Control . 219
Rear Climate Control System . . ... 226
Automatic Climate Control Sensors... 230

* Not available on all models

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Clock

Adjusting the Clock

You can adjust the time instructionly in the information screen, with the power mode
in ON.

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Using the Settings menu on the information screen

1. Press the SETTINGS button.
2. Rotate

to select Clock Settings, then

press .

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Repeat the procedure to select Clock
Adjustment.

3. Rotate

to change hour, then move

.

4. Rotate

to change minute, then press

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Adjusting the Time

1

Clock

These indications are used to show how to operate
the interface dial.
Rotate

to select.

Press

to

enter.

Move

to select a secondary menu.

You can customize the clock display to show the 12
hour clock or 24 hour clock.

2 Customized Features P. 358

You can turn the clock display in the information
screen on and off.

2 Customized Features P. 358

You cannot adjust the time while the vehicle is
moving.

The clock is automatically updated through the
navigation system, so the time does not need to be
adjusted.

Except Canadian models

Models with navigation system

Models without navigation system

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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.

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Key Types and Functions

All the keys have an immobilizer system. The
immobilizer system helps to protect against vehicle
theft.

2 Immobilizer System P. 163

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 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. 467

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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Key Types and Functions

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The built-in key can be used 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.

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Built-in Key

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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Contains a number that you will need if you
purchase a replacement key.

Low Keyless Access Remote Signal Strength

The vehicle transmits radio waves to locate the keyless access remote when locking/
unlocking the doors and tailgate, or to start the engine.

In the following cases, locking/unlocking the doors and tailgate, or starting the
engine may be inhibited or operation may be unstable:
• Strong radio waves are being transmitted by nearby equipment.
• You are carrying the keyless access remote together with telecommunications

equipment, laptop computers, cell phones, or wireless devices.

• A metallic object is touching or covering the keyless access remote.

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Key Number Tag

1

Key Number Tag

Keep the key number tag separate from the key in a
safe place outside of your vehicle.
If you wish to purchase an additional key, contact a
dealer.

If you lose your key and you cannot start the engine,
contact a dealer.

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Low Keyless Access Remote Signal Strength

Communication between the keyless access remote
and the vehicle consumes the keyless access remote’s
battery.
Battery life is about two years, but this varies
depending on regularity of use.
The battery is consumed whenever the keyless access
remote is receiving strong radio waves. Avoid placing
it near electrical appliances such as televisions and
personal computers.

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Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside

When you carry the keyless access remote,
you can lock/unlock the doors and the
tailgate.

You can lock/unlock the doors and tailgate
within a radius of about 32 inches (80 cm) of
the outside door handle or tailgate outer
handle.

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Using the Keyless Access System

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Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside

If the interior light switch is in the door activated
position, the interior light comes on when you unlock
the doors and tailgate.
No doors opened: The light fades out after 30
seconds.
Doors and tailgate relocked: The light goes off
immediately.

2 Interior Lights P. 206

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Using the Keyless Access System

If you do not open a door or the tailgate within 30
seconds of unlocking the vehicle with the keyless
access system, the doors and tailgate will
automatically relock.

You can lock or unlock doors using the keyless access
system only when the power mode is in VEHICLE OFF.

Models without rear door touch sensor

Models with rear door touch sensor

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Locking the doors and tailgate

Press the door lock button on the front or
rear

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doors, or on the tailgate.

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Some exterior lights flash; the beeper
sounds; all the doors and tailgate lock;
and the security system sets.

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Using the Keyless Access System

•

Do not leave the keyless access remote in the
vehicle when you get out. Carry it with you.

•

Even if you are not carrying the keyless access
remote, you can lock/unlock the doors and tailgate
while someone else with the remote is within range.

•

The door may be unlocked if the door handle is
covered with water in heavy rain or in a car wash if
the keyless access remote is within range.

•

If you grip a door handle wearing gloves, the door
sensor may be slow to respond or may not respond
by unlocking the doors.

•

After locking the door, you have up to two seconds
during which you can pull the door handle to
confirm whether the door is locked. If you need to
unlock the door immediately after locking it, wait
at least two seconds before gripping the handle,
otherwise the door will not unlock.

•

The door might not open if you pull it immediately
after gripping the door handle. Grip the handle
again and confirm that the door is unlocked before
pulling the handle.

•

Even within the 32 inches (80 cm) radius, you may
not be able to lock/unlock the doors with the
keyless access remote if it is above or below the
outside handle.

•

The keyless access remote may not operate if it is
too close to the door and door glass.

The light flash, beep and door unlock mode settings
can be customized using the information screen or
multi-information display (MID).

2 Customized Features P. 126, 358

Door Lock Button

Lock Button

* Not available on all models

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Locking the doors and tailgate (Walk
away auto lock)

When you walk away from the vehicle while
carrying the keyless access remote, the doors
will automatically lock.
The auto lock function activates when all
doors and tailgate are closed, and the keyless
access remote is within about 5 feet (1.5 m)
radius of the outside door handle.
Exit vehicle while carrying keyless access
remote and close door(s).

1. While within about 5 feet (1.5 m) radius of

the vehicle.

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The beeper sounds; the auto lock
function will be activated.

2. Carry the keyless access remote beyond

about 5 feet (1.5 m) from the vehicle and
remain outside this range for 2 or more
seconds.

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Some exterior lights flash; the beeper
sounds; all doors and tailgate will then
lock.

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Locking the doors and tailgate (Walk away auto lock)

The auto lock function is set to OFF as the factory
default setting. The auto lock function can be set to
ON using the information screen or MID.
If you set the auto lock function to ON using the
information screen or the MID, only the remote
transmitter that was used to unlock the driver’s door
prior to the setting change can activate auto lock.

2 Customized Features P. 126, 358

After the auto lock function has been activated,
when you stay within the locking/unlocking
operation range, the indicator on the keyless access
remote will continue to flash until the doors are
locked.

When you stay beside the vehicle within the
operation range, the doors will automatically lock
approximately 30 seconds after the auto lock
function activating beeper sounds.

When you open a door after the auto lock function
activating beeper sounds, the auto lock function will
be delayed until all doors and tailgate are closed.

When all doors and tailgate have been closed and the
keyless access remote is inside the vehicle, or if the
keyless access remote is not detected within about 5
feet (1.5 m) of the vehicle, auto lock function will not
be activated.

You must wait until the power tailgate fully closes
before the auto lock function will be activated.

The activation range of
the auto lock function is
about 5 feet (1.5 m)

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To temporarily deactivate the function:
1. Set the power mode to OFF.
2. Open the driver’s door.
3. Using the master door lock switch, operate

the lock as follows:
Lock

Unlock

Lock

Unlock.

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The beeper sounds and the function is
deactivated.

To restore the function:
• Set the power mode to ON.
• Lock the vehicle without using the auto lock

function.

• With the keyless access remote on you,

move out of the auto lock function
operation range.

• Open any door.

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Locking the doors and tailgate (Walk away auto lock)

The auto lock function does not operate when any of
the following conditions are met.

•

The keyless access remote is inside the vehicle.

•

A door or the hood is not closed.

•

The power mode is set to any mode other than
OFF.

•

The keyless access remote is not located within a
radius of about 5 feet (1.5 m) from the vehicle
when you get out of the vehicle and close the
doors.

Auto lock function operation stop beeper
After the auto lock function has been activated, the
auto lock operation stop beeper sounds for
approximately two seconds in the following cases.

•

The keyless access remote is put inside the vehicle
through a window.

•

You are located too close to the vehicle.

•

The keyless access remote is put inside the tailgate.

If the warning beeper sounds, check that you are
carrying the keyless access remote. Then, open/close
a door and confirm the auto lock activation beeper
sounds once.

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Unlocking the doors and tailgate

Grab the driver’s door handle:

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The driver’s door unlocks.

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Some exterior lights flash twice and the
beeper sounds twice.

Grab the front passenger’s door or rear

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door

handle:

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All doors and the tailgate unlock.

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Some exterior lights flash twice and the
beeper sounds twice.

Press and hold the tailgate outer handle:

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The tailgate unlocks and opens.

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Some exterior lights flash twice and the
beeper sounds twice.

2 Opening/Closing the Tailgate P. 162

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Using the Keyless Access System

When you go into the keyless access system working
range with all the doors locked, the LED puddle lights
come on for 30 seconds.
The lights do not come on if you have previously
stayed within the range for more than two minutes,
or the doors have been locked for a few days.
The feature activates again after you drive the
vehicle, then lock the doors.

You can also unlock and open with the power
tailgate.

2 Opening/Closing the Tailgate P. 162

Models with navigation system

Tailgate Outer
Handle

* Not available on all models

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Locking the doors and tailgate

Press the lock button.
Once:

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Some exterior lights flash, all the doors
and tailgate lock, and the security system
sets.

Twice (within five seconds after the first
push):

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The beeper sounds and verifies the
security system is set.

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Unlocking the doors and tailgate

Press the unlock button.
Once:

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Some exterior lights flash twice, and the
driver’s door unlocks.

Twice:

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The remaining doors and tailgate unlock.

*1:

Checking Door Lock Status

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P. 150

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Using the Remote Transmitter

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Using the Remote Transmitter

If you do not open a door or the tailgate within 30
seconds of unlocking the vehicle with the remote
transmitter, the doors and tailgate will automatically
relock.
You can change the relock timer setting.

2 Customized Features P. 126, 358

You can lock or unlock doors using the remote
transmitter only when the power mode is in VEHICLE
OFF.

The remote transmitter uses low-power signals, so
the operating range may vary depending on the
surroundings.

The remote will not lock the vehicle when a door or
the tailgate is open.

If the distance at which the remote transmitter works
varies, the battery is probably low.
If the LED does not come on when you press a
button, the battery is dead.

2 Replacing the Button Battery P. 613

You can customize the door unlock mode setting.

2 Customized Features P. 126, 358

LED

Unlock
Button

Lock
Button

LED

*1

Unlock
Button

Lock
Button

* Not available on all models

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If the lock or unlock button of the keyless access remote does not work, use the key
instead.

2 Replacing the Button Battery P. 613

Fully insert the key and turn it.

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Locking/Unlocking the Doors Using a Key

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Locking/Unlocking the Doors Using a Key

When you lock the driver’s door with a key, all the
other doors and tailgate lock at the same time. When
unlocking, the driver’s door unlocks first. Turn the
key a second time within a few seconds to unlock the
remaining doors and the tailgate.

You can customize the door unlock mode setting.

2 Customized Features P. 126, 358

Lock

Unlock

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If you do not have the key on you, or if for some reason you cannot lock a door using
the key, you can lock the door without it.

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Locking the front doors

Push the lock tab forward

a

or push the

master door lock switch in the lock direction

b

, and close the door.

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Locking the rear doors

Push the lock tab forward and close the door.

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Lockout prevention system

The doors and tailgate cannot be locked when the keyless access remote is inside
the vehicle.

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Locking a Door Without Using a Key

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Locking a Door Without Using a Key

When you lock the driver’s door, all the other doors
and tailgate lock at the same time.
Before locking a door, make sure that the key is not
inside the vehicle.

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