Acura MDX 2024 Owner's Manual page 164

uuSecurity SystemuSecurity System Alarm
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To deactivate the security system alarm
Unlock the vehicle using the key, remote transmitter, or keyless access system, or set
the power mode to ON. The system, along with the horn and flashing lights, is
deactivated.
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Setting the security system alarm
The security system alarm automatically sets when the following conditions have
been met:
• The power mode is set to VEHICLE OFF.
• The hood is closed.
• All doors and the tailgate are locked from outside with the key, remote
transmitter, or keyless access system.
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When the security system alarm sets
The security system alarm indicator in the instrument panel blinks and the blinking
interval changes after about 15 seconds.
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To cancel the security system alarm
The security system alarm is canceled when the vehicle is unlocked using the remote
transmitter or keyless access system, or when the power mode is set to ON. The
security system alarm indicator goes off at the same time.
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1Security System Alarm
Do not set the security system alarm when someone
is in the vehicle or a window is open. The system can
accidentally activate when:
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Unlocking the door with the lock tab.
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Opening the hood with the hood release.
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Opening the tailgate with the power tailgate
button on the driver's door.
If the battery goes dead after you have set the
security system alarm, the security alarm may go off
once the battery is recharged or replaced.
If this occurs, deactivate the security system alarm by
unlocking a door using the key, remote transmitter,
or keyless access system.