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2022 Acura MDX Owners Manual - ENGINE START/STOP Button



ENGINE START/STOP Button

■ Changing the Power Mode

ENGINE START/STOP Button Operating Range You can start the engine when the keyless access remote is inside the vehicle.

The engine may also run if the keyless access remote is close to the door or window, even if it is outside the vehicle.

ON mode:

The ENGINE START/STOP button is on (in red), if the engine is running.

If the battery of the keyless access remote is getting low, the engine may not start when you press the ENGINE START/STOP button. If the engine does not start, refer to the following link.

Do not leave the power mode in ACCESSORY or ON when you get out.

■ Automatic Power Off

If you leave the vehicle for 30 to 60 minutes with the transmission in (P and the power mode in ACCESSORY, the vehicle automatically goes into the mode similar to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) to avoid draining the battery.

■ Power Mode Reminder

If you open the driver’s door when the power mode is set to ACCESSORY, a warning beep sounds.

■ Keyless Access Remote Reminder

When the power mode is set to any mode other than OFF and you remove the keyless access remote from the vehicle and shut the door, an alarm will sound. If the alarm continues to sound, place the keyless access remote in another location.

■ When the power mode is in ACCESSORY

The alarm will sound from outside the vehicle.

■ When the power mode is in ON

An alarm will sound both inside and outside the vehicle. In addition, a warning indicator will appear on the instrument panel.

When the keyless access remote is within the system’s operational range, and all the doors are closed, the warning function cancels.

If the keyless access remote is taken out of the vehicle after the engine has been started, you can no longer change the ENGINE START/STOP button mode or restart the engine. Always make sure if the keyless access remote is in your vehicle when you operate the ENGINE START/STOP button.

Removing the keyless access remote from the vehicle through a window does not activate the warning buzzer.

Do not put the keyless access remote on the dashboard or in the glove box. It may cause the warning buzzer to activate. Under some other conditions that can prevent the vehicle from locating the keyless access remote, the warning buzzer may also activate even if the remote is within the system’s operational range.


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