KWarp

I'm wondering if there is an easy way to unlock all passenger doors with keyless entry. Here are the methods I currently use, but it doesn't exactly impress my passengers:

1) Use keyless entry. Open driver door and press unlock button on the armrest.
2) Reach for keys. Press unlock button twice.

Gregg

Yes. It is a programmable setting. When configured, you can unlock all doors w/ a single press of the keyfob or by grabbing either of the front door handles.

Colin

There are two separate settings in the MID. One for Keyless Access Setup > Door Lock Mode: Set it to "all doors" and a second for Door Setup > Door Lock Mode: Set to "all doors".

KWarp

Perfect thanks!

vhtran

Hahaha! Who reads manual anyway? I don't, not usually.

Quandry

The technology in cars has changed significantly over the last 10-15 years. Each manufacturer does the same thing slightly differently or has some unique feature. You may discover these features over time as you drive the car (prolong the joy), or may not know that something exists (maybe no loss).

I have read and search the pdf version of the manuals (I have the time). The learning curve is easier having previously owned a 3G TL, but there is a lot new. If you have not had an Acura before then there is even more to pick up.

Trivia from reading the Handbook, page 393, last paragraph on the right: "If a change in tire pressure has been significant the beeper and hazard warning lights may do lay in sounding and flashing when the specific tire pressure is reached." Seems like an amalgamation of a problem report and the use of the compressor.

mrgold35

Reminds me of those sign they mis-translate in foreign countries into English:

Alexboculon

The only possible reason to not have it set that way would be concern about extra wear and tear on the passenger locks, opening and closing for no real reason most of the time. I wonder if these locks have enough durability that it doesn't matter?

Quandry

Extra opening and closing may cause additional wear and tear of be viewed as keeping those mechanism well lubricated. I did not have a failure with my nine year old 3G.

There is a minor security exposure when all doors are opened, allowing an unwelcomed person to enter on the passenger side.

Alexboculon

Ideally there would be some sort of setting where you can opt to open both sides by doing something like pulling the handle twice, or pressing the button on the handle as you open it.

Colin

^^ Just hit the remote twice. IMO, we're overthinking it LOL

Mr Hyde

Thank you. LOL.

I was about to ask what was going on. This has been the standard way for at least a decade, so not sure what the issue is for your passengers.

Don't have mine yet, but on my wifes MDX Advance, if you slide your hand behind the handle on any door other than the drivers, it will unlock all the passenger doors. Not sure if the TLX Advance has the same feature or not

Quandry

Yes it does.

NelsonLee

That was the concern for my fiancee, that's why we have her key programmed that way.

Alexboculon

That's the issue, wireless key fobs are old tech. In terms of impressive new options, the hands-free keyless-entry is really cool (no need to push any buttons, the car just knows I'm there). Having to pull out the fob the old-fashioned way (15+ year old tech) whenever I have a passenger negates that cool factor.


I think the MDX has more sensors on more door handles (I noticed it on my '15 loaner car I drove last week), whereas the TLX only has it for the driver door.

Colin

Then set it to open all doors with driver handle pull. Or open the passenger door first, it will always unlock the drivers side at the same time. Only MDX Tech (and up) have rear door sensors.

Quandry

The base has sensors for the front doors and trunk, and the tech upgrades this to sensors on the back doors.