Vehicle controls, Using the remote transmitter, Keyless access system – Acura 2015 MDX - Owner's Guide (Without Software Update) Ver. ST02 User Manual
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VEHICLE CONTROLS
VEHICLE CONTROLS
Learn about the various controls necessary for operating and driving the vehicle.
Using the Remote Transmitter
Lock or unlock the doors and tailgate.
VEHICLE CONTROLS
Unlock button: Press once
to unlock the driver’s door.
Press again to unlock all
doors and the tailgate.
Release knob (front or back
of key): Slide the knob to
release the built-in key for
valet use.
Power tailgate button:
Press and hold to unlock and
open the power tailgate.
Press again to close it.
Lock button: Press to lock
the doors and tailgate. Press
again for verification.
LED indicators*: Check door
lock or engine status (see
Panic button: Press and
hold to sound the alarm for
30 seconds. Press again to
cancel.
ENGINE button*: After
pressing the Lock button
once, press and hold to
remotely start the engine.
*if equipped
Unlocking/Locking the Tailgate
To unlock:
Press and hold the tailgate release
button under the tailgate handle to unlock the
tailgate and all doors. The vehicle can be on or off.
If there is not enough clearance for the tailgate
to fully open, press and hold the tailgate release
button until you hear two beeps. The tailgate
unlatches, and you can open it manually.
To lock: Press the tailgate lock button to lock the
tailgate and all doors. If the remote transmitter is
inside the vehicle, the tailgate and doors will not
lock.
Tailgate release
button
Lock button
Keyless Access System
When you carry the remote transmitter (for example, in a pocket or purse) and it
is outside the vehicle and within range (about 32 inches or 80 cm), you can lock or
unlock the doors and tailgate without handling the transmitter.
Unlocking/Locking the Doors
To unlock: Grab the driver’s door handle when the
vehicle is off to unlock the driver’s door. Grab the
front passenger’s (or rear*) door handle to unlock
all doors and the tailgate.
To lock: Press the door lock button on any front
(or rear*) door handle when the vehicle is off. If the
remote transmitter is inside the vehicle, the doors
will not lock.
Door lock
button
*Some models include rear door keyless access.
Leaving the remote transmitter in the vehicle can result in theft or accidental
movement of the vehicle. Always take it with you whenever you leave the vehicle
unattended.
NOTICE