Acura MDX MDX 2012-2017 Remote Engine Start Car Owner Manuals

Remote Engine Start*

Start your vehicle’s engine from extended distances using the two-way remote transmitter before you enter the vehicle.

Indicator Lights

• Green indicator: Confirms doors are locked or engine is running.
• Amber indicator: Remote is communicating with vehicle.
• Red indicator: Remote is out of range or cannot communicate with the vehicle, or engine is stopped.

Buttons

• ENGINE HOLD button: After pressing the LOCK button, press and hold to start the engine.
• LOCK button

Make sure the vehicle is in a safe location when using remote engine start (i.e., a well ventilated area, away from any flammable materials).

Starting the Engine

Press the LOCK button, then press and hold the ENGINE HOLD button to remotely start the engine.

The engine runs for up to 10 minutes. To extend the run time for another 10 minutes, repeat the procedure during the initial 10 minutes.

While the engine is running, the climate control system adjusts the cabin temperature, the security system remains on, and lights and accessories remain off.

Stopping the Engine

Press and hold ENGINE.

The engine will also stop if it has been running for more than 10 minutes, or if any door is opened without using the remote or keyless access.

Engine exhaust contains toxic carbon monoxide gas.
Breathing carbon monoxide can kill you or cause unconsciousness.

Never use the remote engine starter when the vehicle is parked in a garage or other area with limited ventilation.

WARNING

*if equipped

Starting to Drive

The keyless access system allows simple push-button start.

Before Starting the Engine

• Keep your foot firmly on the brake pedal when starting the engine.
• The engine is harder to start in cold weather and in thinner air found at altitudes above 8,000 feet (2,400 m).
• When starting the engine in cold weather, turn off all electrical accessories such as the lights, climate control system, and rear defogger in order to reduce battery drain.

Changing the Power Mode

Accessory or On Mode: Press ENGINE START/STOP once without pressing the brake pedal for Accessory mode. Press it again for On mode.

Starting the engine: Press and hold the brake pedal, then press ENGINE START/STOP. Keep your foot firmly on the brake pedal when starting the engine.

Turning the vehicle off

U.S. models

Stop, press and hold the brake pedal, then press ENGINE START/STOP. The transmission changes to Park (P) and the engine shuts off.

Canadian models

Stop, change the gear to Park (P), press the brake pedal, then press ENGINE START/STOP. If you press the button and the gear is not in Park, the vehicle goes into Accessory mode.

Brake pedal

When you change from D to R and vice versa, press the brake pedal and come to a complete stop, then select the intended gear position while maintaining brake pressure.

NOTICE

Shifting

Change your vehicle’s gears to begin driving.

Electronic Gear Selector

Select the vehicle’s gear using a simple button interface.

• Park (P): Used for parking or starting or turning off the vehicle. Press P with the brake pedal pressed. A red indicator appears.
• Reverse (R): Used for reversing. Pull back R. A green indicator appears.
• Neutral (N): Used for idling. Press N. A red indicator appears.
• Drive (D/S): Used for normal driving (D) or driving in sequential mode (S) (see page 100). Press D/S once for normal driving. Press D/S twice for sequential mode driving. A green indicator appears. Make sure the parking brake is released (see page 103).

Auto park mode

For your convenience, Park (P) is automatically selected when all of the following conditions are met:

• The vehicle is stopped.
• The driver’s seatbelt is unbuckled.
• The driver’s door is opened.