340DrivingWhen DrivingStarting the Engine1. Make sure the parking brake is applied.2. Depress the brake pedal.u Make sure the transmission is in (P.3. Press the ENGINE START/STOP buttonwithout depressing the accelerator pedal.The engine will crank until it starts.1Starting the EngineKeep your foot firmly on the brake pedal whenstarting the engine.The engine is harder to start in cold weather and inthinner air found at altitudes above 8,000 feet (2,400meters).When starting the engine in cold weather, turn off allelectrical accessories such as the lights, climate controlsystem, and rear defogger in order to reduce battery drain.If you live in a region where winter is extremely cold,an engine block heater will improve starting andwarming of the engine. If temperatures consistentlybelow -22°F (-30°C) are expected, the coolantmixture should be changed to a higher concentrationto prevent freezing. Consult a dealer for details.If the exhaust system sounds abnormal or you cansmell exhaust gas inside the vehicle, have your vehiclechecked by a dealer. There may be a problem withthe engine or exhaust system.Bring the keyless access remote close to the ENGINESTART/STOP button if the battery in the keylessaccess remote is weak.2 If the Keyless Access Remote Battery isWeak P. 513The engine may not start if the keyless access remoteis subjected to strong radio waves.Do not hold the ENGINE START/STOP button tostart the engine.If the engine does not start, wait at least 10 secondsbefore trying again.Brake Pedal16 ACURA MDX-31TZ56200.book 340 ページ ２０１５年３月４日 水曜日 午後２時５９分
