Towing Behind A Motorhome; Remote Engine Start With Vehicle Feedback; Starting The Engine; Stopping The Engine - Acura MDX 2020 Owner's Manual For Quick Reference

DRIVING
Towing performance can be affected by high altitude, high temperature,
or steep uphill.
• Securely attach the hitch, safety chains, and other necessary parts to the
trailer.
• Securely store all the items in and on the trailer so that they do not shift
while driving.
• Check if the lights and brakes on the trailer are working properly.
• Check the pressures of the trailer tires, including the spare.
• Turn off the Auto Idle Stop system using the Auto Idle Stop OFF button.
The trailer weight can affect your vehicle's brake effectiveness if Auto
Idle Stop is activated on a hill while towing a trailer.

Towing Behind A Motorhome

Your vehicle is not designed to be towed behind a motorhome. If your vehicle
needs to be towed in an emergency, refer to Emergency Towing.
Improper towing such as towing behind a motorhome or other motor vehicle
can damage the transmission.
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Remote Engine Start with Vehicle Feedback

Start your vehicle's engine using the smart entry remote before you enter the
vehicle.
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Starting the Engine

Press the Lock button, then press and hold the Engine button within 5
seconds 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.
• The amber LED blinks, then the green LED comes back on if a 10-minute
extension request was transmitted successfully.
• After pressing the (lock) button, wait for the green LED to blink. This
indicates that the all the doors and the tailgate are locked.
When started remotely, the engine automatically shuts off after 10
minutes of idling and/or the brake pedal and ENGINE START/STOP button
have not been pressed simultaneously.
Note: 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).
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Stopping the Engine

When started remotely, the engine shuts off after 10 minutes of idling. It
will also stop if the ENGINE START/STOP button and the brake are pressed
simultaneously.
DRIVING
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