How do I get my Acura RDX out of accessory mode?

To turn off: Press start button (and everything should go back to sleep). It sounds like what is happening with you is that you are pressing accessory mode once to listen to music and you would then need to hit start button twice more to get out of accessory mode.

What does accessory mode mean?

While this is correct for starting the engine, there are times when you want to turn on only the car’s accessories like radio, air conditioning, navigation etc. The same start button has a secondary function called “Accessory Mode” and it is to be activated when you do not need the engine started or running.

Does accessory mode drain battery Acura RDX?

Accessory mode for 3 or 4 hours with headlights on is going to drain the battery.

How long can I leave my car in accessory mode?

In accessory mode you can leave on for hours with no effect, not sure of the total time but in 50 yrs of owning vehicles I’ve never had a problem with it being in that mode-just relax and enjoy it and don’t leave the engine running total waste of your fuel and not good for the environment.

How long can a car sit in accessory mode?

Typically about 30 to 45 minutes depending upon what you have running including the radio, the fan blower, the lights (cabin or otherwise), etc. That will depend on many, many things. Way too many to cover in space allowed.

Is putting car in accessory mode bad?

Why is my car stuck in accessory mode?

Went to start the car this morning and had a strange experience. The car seemed to go into accessory mode instead of starting, and then I couldn’t get it to do anything else: I couldn’t get it to turn off, nor could I get it to start.

Why is my TLX im stuck in accessory mode?

The TLX Im sure has some built in safety devices that all have to communicate before the car will start. Or just a gremlin. I do have two fobs. The other one was in the house.

How to go into accessory mode in a car?

No pedal brake, press once goes into accessory mode. Press again and everything turns on (like it’s started) but you still can’t drive. Press again with foot on pedal, and it becomes drivable (or press again without foot on pedal and it turns off)

How to get out of parking lot in accessory mode?

Press again and everything turns on (like it’s started) but you still can’t drive. Press again with foot on pedal, and it becomes drivable (or press again without foot on pedal and it turns off) Akinto likes this. To remove this ad click here.