Acura MDX2017 - DRIVING; Starting to Drive; Before Starting the Engine; Changing the Power Mode

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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.
The vehicle can roll away if left unattended without confirming that Park is
engaged. Always keep your foot on the brake pedal until you have confirmed
that P is shown on the gear position indicator.
WARNING