2008 Acura MDX Owner's Manual - Page 343

Main Menu Table Of Contents Preparing to Drive, Starting the Engine 6. Check the adjustment of the inside and outside mirrors (see page 154 ). 7. Check the steering wheel adjustment (see page 124 ). 8. Make sure the doors and tailgate are securely closed and locked. 9. Fasten your seat belt. Check that your passengers have fastened their seat belts (see page 15 ). 10. When you start the engine, check the gauges and indicators in the instrument panel, and the messages on the multi-information display (see pages 63 , 72 and 81 ). Starting the Engine Your vehicle's starting system has an auto control mode. When you turn the ignition switch to the START (III) position, this feature keeps the engine's starter motor running until the engine starts. Follow these instructions to start the engine: 1. Apply the parking brake. 2. In cold weather, turn off all electrical accessories to reduce the drain on the battery. 3. Make sure the shift lever is in Park. Press on the brake pedal. 4. Without touching the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition switch to the START (III) position, then release the ignition switch. You do not need to hold the ignition switch in the START (III) position to start the engine. Depending on the outside temperature, the starter motor runs for about 6 to 9 seconds until the engine starts. If you hold the ignition switch in the START (III) position for more than 7 seconds, the starter motor, depending on the outside temperature, runs for about 10 to 25 seconds until the engine starts. If the engine does not start, wait at least 10 seconds before trying again. Driving The immobilizer system protects your vehicle f rom thef t. If an improperlycoded key (or other device) is used, the engine's f uel system is disabled. For more inf ormation, see page 128 . CONTINUED 339 2008 MDX