149ContinuedControlsSecurity SystemImmobilizer SystemThe immobilizer system prevents a key that has not been pre-registered fromstarting the engine. Each key contains electronic transmitters that use electronicsignals to verify the key.Pay attention to the following when pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button:• Do not allow objects that emit strong radio waves near the ENGINE START/STOP button.• Make sure the key is not covered by or touching a metal object.• Do not bring a key from another vehicle’s immobilizer system with the keylessaccess remote.Security System AlarmThe security system alarm activates when the tailgate, hood or doors are forciblyopened. The alarm does not go off if the tailgate or doors are opened with the key,remote transmitter or keyless access system.However, the alarm goes off when a door is opened with the key, then the hood isopened before the power mode is set to ON.■ When the security system alarm activatesThe horn sounds intermittently, some exterior lights flash.■ To deactivate the security system alarmUnlock the vehicle using the key, remote transmitter, or keyless access system. Thesystem, along with the horn and flashing lights, is deactivated.1Immobilizer SystemNOTICELeaving the keyless access remote in the vehicle canresult in theft or accidental movement of the vehicle.Always take the key with you whenever you leave thevehicle unattended.Do not alter the system or add other devices to it.Doing so may damage the system and make yourvehicle inoperable.1Security System AlarmThe security alarm continues for a maximum of twominutes until the security system alarm deactivates.16 ACURA MDX-31TZ56200.book 149 ページ 2015年3月4日 水曜日 午後2時59分