Acura MDX 2017 Owner's Manual page 141

uuLocking and Unlocking the DoorsuLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
The activation range of
the auto lock function is
about 6 feet (2 m)
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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 6 feet (2 m)
radius of the outside door handle.
1. Exit vehicle while carrying keyless access
remote and close door(s).
2. While within about 6 feet (2 m) radius of
the vehicle.
u The beeper sounds; the auto lock
function will be activated.
3. Carry the keyless access remote beyond
about 6 feet (2 m) from the vehicle and
remain outside this range for 2 or more
seconds.
u Some exterior lights flash; the beeper
sounds; all doors and tailgate will then
lock.
1Locking 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 audio/information screen or MID.
2 Customized Features P. 123, 285
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 6
feet (2 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.