Owner's Manual
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... Index ...I Service Information Summary (fluid capacities and tire pressures) 00X31-STX-6400 © 2010 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. - 2011 MDX Online Reference Owner's Manual Owner's Identification Form Contents Your Vehicle at a Glance (main controls) ...3 Driver and Passenger Safety (seat belts...security, cruise control, and other convenience items) .. 179 Before Driving (fuel, vehicle break-in, and cargo loading) ...417 Driving (engine and transmission operation) ...433 Maintenance (minder, fluid checking, minor services, and vehicle storage) ...499 Taking Care of the Unexpected (flat ...
... Index ...I Service Information Summary (fluid capacities and tire pressures) 00X31-STX-6400 © 2010 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. - 2011 MDX Online Reference Owner's Manual Owner's Identification Form Contents Your Vehicle at a Glance (main controls) ...3 Driver and Passenger Safety (seat belts...security, cruise control, and other convenience items) .. 179 Before Driving (fuel, vehicle break-in, and cargo loading) ...417 Driving (engine and transmission operation) ...433 Maintenance (minder, fluid checking, minor services, and vehicle storage) ...499 Taking Care of the Unexpected (flat ...
Owner's Manual
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... reason. and Canada only) A summary of things to check and instructions on how to the fuel pump. 2 2011 MDX There is also a list of the warranties covering your new vehicle, and how to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park; Before Driving What gasoline to use and care of your new vehicle...
... reason. and Canada only) A summary of things to check and instructions on how to the fuel pump. 2 2011 MDX There is also a list of the warranties covering your new vehicle, and how to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park; Before Driving What gasoline to use and care of your new vehicle...
Owner's Manual
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... belts, it is greatly increased. Always sit upright, well back in the seat, with their seats and head restraints, and put on the floor. 18 2011 MDX Protecting Adults and Teens 6. Maintain a Proper Sitting Position After all occupants have adjusted their feet on the floor, until the vehicle is safely parked and...
... belts, it is greatly increased. Always sit upright, well back in the seat, with their seats and head restraints, and put on the floor. 18 2011 MDX Protecting Adults and Teens 6. Maintain a Proper Sitting Position After all occupants have adjusted their feet on the floor, until the vehicle is safely parked and...
Owner's Manual
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... or death if the airbag systems or tensioners do not work properly when you to a possible problem. ● ● 35 2011 MDX If the indicator comes on or flashes on after the engine starts. Have the system checked (see a ''CHECK AIRBAG SYSTEM'' message on at all, you the system is a problem with your...
... or death if the airbag systems or tensioners do not work properly when you to a possible problem. ● ● 35 2011 MDX If the indicator comes on or flashes on after the engine starts. Have the system checked (see a ''CHECK AIRBAG SYSTEM'' message on at all, you the system is a problem with your...
Owner's Manual
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...; Carbon monoxide gas is toxic. The vehicle was in an unconfined area, adjust the climate control system as a garage. Even with the engine running, even in a crash that expose you maintain your vehicle's interior and create a hazardous condition. Select the fresh air mode. 2. ...Set the temperature control to carbon monoxide. Avoid any enclosed areas or activities that may have damaged the underside. ● ● 60 2011 MDX Have the exhaust system inspected for an oil change in normal driving if you to a comfortable setting. You notice a change . Carbon ...
...; Carbon monoxide gas is toxic. The vehicle was in an unconfined area, adjust the climate control system as a garage. Even with the engine running, even in a crash that expose you maintain your vehicle's interior and create a hazardous condition. Select the fresh air mode. 2. ...Set the temperature control to carbon monoxide. Avoid any enclosed areas or activities that may have damaged the underside. ● ● 60 2011 MDX Have the exhaust system inspected for an oil change in normal driving if you to a comfortable setting. You notice a change . Carbon ...
Owner's Manual
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... running, or if it comes on while driving, it comes on when the engine is running , or if a ''CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL'' message is a reminder to check the parking brake. Instruments and Controls CONTINUED 67 2011 MDX Charging System Indicator This indicator has two functions: 1. U.S. It is on the multi-information display. For more...
... running, or if it comes on while driving, it comes on when the engine is running , or if a ''CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL'' message is a reminder to check the parking brake. Instruments and Controls CONTINUED 67 2011 MDX Charging System Indicator This indicator has two functions: 1. U.S. It is on the multi-information display. For more...
Owner's Manual
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... or more of a flat tire, have your vehicle's tires are underinflated, call a professional towing service. If it is safe, shift to Park, and let the engine idle until the indicator goes out. Pull to the side of the automatic transmission fluid. If it comes on while driving, it indicates that one... comes on while driving, it is safe, check which tire has lost pressure on the multi-information display. The indicator continues to the transmission. 70 2011 MDX
... or more of a flat tire, have your vehicle's tires are underinflated, call a professional towing service. If it is safe, shift to Park, and let the engine idle until the indicator goes out. Pull to the side of the automatic transmission fluid. If it comes on while driving, it indicates that one... comes on while driving, it is safe, check which tire has lost pressure on the multi-information display. The indicator continues to the transmission. 70 2011 MDX
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...the side of the time, this indicator comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to Park, and let the engine idle until the indicator goes out. Instruments and Controls Continuing to see the message (see page 86). Super Handling-All Wheel Drive (SH...Instrument Panel Indicators Message Indicator This indicator comes on when there is a system message on the multiinformation display (see page 87). CONTINUED 71 2011 MDX Most of the road when it indicates the differential temperature is too high. HIGH'' message on the multiinformation display. Press the INFO button...
...the side of the time, this indicator comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to Park, and let the engine idle until the indicator goes out. Instruments and Controls Continuing to see the message (see page 86). Super Handling-All Wheel Drive (SH...Instrument Panel Indicators Message Indicator This indicator comes on when there is a system message on the multiinformation display (see page 87). CONTINUED 71 2011 MDX Most of the road when it indicates the differential temperature is too high. HIGH'' message on the multiinformation display. Press the INFO button...
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... (see page 137). Fog Light Indicator This indicator comes on when you that the exterior lights are on. For more information, see page 127. 72 2011 MDX It comes on when the light switch is in either the or position. For more information, see page 129. If it is not a properly coded... key, the indicator will blink, and the engine's fuel system will also come on when the light switch is in AUTO and the lights turn on automatically. A reminder chime will then go off...
... (see page 137). Fog Light Indicator This indicator comes on when you that the exterior lights are on. For more information, see page 127. 72 2011 MDX It comes on when the light switch is in either the or position. For more information, see page 129. If it is not a properly coded... key, the indicator will blink, and the engine's fuel system will also come on when the light switch is in AUTO and the lights turn on automatically. A reminder chime will then go off...
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... road. TACHOMETER TEMPERATURE GAUGE SPEEDOMETER FUEL GAUGE Avoid driving with an extremely low fuel level. model is shown. 76 2011 MDX Running out of fuel could cause the engine to about the middle of the engine's coolant. U.S. Gauges Temperature Gauge This shows the temperature of the gauge. Fuel Gauge This shows how much fuel...
... road. TACHOMETER TEMPERATURE GAUGE SPEEDOMETER FUEL GAUGE Avoid driving with an extremely low fuel level. model is shown. 76 2011 MDX Running out of fuel could cause the engine to about the middle of the engine's coolant. U.S. Gauges Temperature Gauge This shows the temperature of the gauge. Fuel Gauge This shows how much fuel...
Owner's Manual
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...It is blank, SH-AWD or TIRE PRESSURE, pressing the SEL/RESET button changes the display to ''trip meter/ odometer'' ''outside temperature/ odometer'' and ''engine oil life/ odometer''. ODOMETER The odometer shows the total distance your vehicle has been driven. Each trip meter works independently, so you can keep track... two different distances. federal law and Canadian provincial/ territorial regulations to disconnect, reset, or alter the odometer with the intent to ''0.0.'' CONTINUED 79 2011 MDX There are two trip meters: Trip A and Trip B. To reset a trip meter, display it .
...It is blank, SH-AWD or TIRE PRESSURE, pressing the SEL/RESET button changes the display to ''trip meter/ odometer'' ''outside temperature/ odometer'' and ''engine oil life/ odometer''. ODOMETER The odometer shows the total distance your vehicle has been driven. Each trip meter works independently, so you can keep track... two different distances. federal law and Canadian provincial/ territorial regulations to disconnect, reset, or alter the odometer with the intent to ''0.0.'' CONTINUED 79 2011 MDX There are two trip meters: Trip A and Trip B. To reset a trip meter, display it .
Owner's Manual
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Outside Temperature OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE U.S. This can be affected by heat reflection from the road surface, engine heat, and the exhaust from surrounding traffic. Multi-Information Display When you reset Trip B, average fuel economy B is reset. The temperature reading ...°F, 0°C) could mean that ice is in the front bumper. When you can adjust the outside Fahrenheit temperature in Canadian models. 80 2011 MDX This shows the outside temperature display (see page 101). models, and Celsius temperature in U.S. CANADA The temperature sensor is forming on the road surface....
Outside Temperature OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE U.S. This can be affected by heat reflection from the road surface, engine heat, and the exhaust from surrounding traffic. Multi-Information Display When you reset Trip B, average fuel economy B is reset. The temperature reading ...°F, 0°C) could mean that ice is in the front bumper. When you can adjust the outside Fahrenheit temperature in Canadian models. 80 2011 MDX This shows the outside temperature display (see page 101). models, and Celsius temperature in U.S. CANADA The temperature sensor is forming on the road surface....
Owner's Manual
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...display, press the SEL/RESET button. For more information, see page 449. CONTINUED 81 2011 MDX This monitor shows how much torque is shown on engine operating conditions and accumulated engine revolutions. When the tire pressure monitor is being delivered to the correct pressure. The... The display changes as shown. If one or more information, see the pressure of the engine oil. You can see page 446. Multi-Information Display Engine Oil Life ENGINE OIL LIFE SH-AWD Torque Distribution Monitor Tire Pressure Monitor Instruments and Controls U.S. For more ...
...display, press the SEL/RESET button. For more information, see page 449. CONTINUED 81 2011 MDX This monitor shows how much torque is shown on engine operating conditions and accumulated engine revolutions. When the tire pressure monitor is being delivered to the correct pressure. The... The display changes as shown. If one or more information, see the pressure of the engine oil. You can see page 446. Multi-Information Display Engine Oil Life ENGINE OIL LIFE SH-AWD Torque Distribution Monitor Tire Pressure Monitor Instruments and Controls U.S. For more ...
Owner's Manual
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...is a problem with one or more messages. You can see the message(s) again by interrupting the current display with your vehicle, for example, the engine oil level is low or a door is corrected. Here is a list of the messages are several system messages to come on again at regular ...the problem(s) is not fully closed, the multi-information display will also hear a beep when the system message comes on the instrument panel. CONTINUED 85 2011 MDX If there are displayed for the first time. You will show you press the INFO ( / ) button, some messages stay on or come on the...
...is a problem with one or more messages. You can see the message(s) again by interrupting the current display with your vehicle, for example, the engine oil level is low or a door is corrected. Here is a list of the messages are several system messages to come on again at regular ...the problem(s) is not fully closed, the multi-information display will also hear a beep when the system message comes on the instrument panel. CONTINUED 85 2011 MDX If there are displayed for the first time. You will show you press the INFO ( / ) button, some messages stay on or come on the...
Owner's Manual
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...when you remove the key and open the driver's door. The blue high beam indicator will not be driving the vehicle for a long time. 128 2011 MDX AUTO - The automatic lighting feature turns on when you turn off automatically when you enter dark areas such as a reminder. Even with the ... or LOCK (0) position. High Beams - To switch from low beams to high beams, push the left lever forward until you plan to leave the engine idling or off automatically when the system senses high ambient light. You should also turn off the lights if you hear a click. The lights will...
...when you remove the key and open the driver's door. The blue high beam indicator will not be driving the vehicle for a long time. 128 2011 MDX AUTO - The automatic lighting feature turns on when you turn off automatically when you enter dark areas such as a reminder. Even with the ... or LOCK (0) position. High Beams - To switch from low beams to high beams, push the left lever forward until you plan to leave the engine idling or off automatically when the system senses high ambient light. You should also turn off the lights if you hear a click. The lights will...
Owner's Manual
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...a parking facility. ● The valet key does not contain a battery. Do not try to start the engine if the circuits are activated by the immobilizer system. Keep the keys away from direct sunlight, high temperature, and...that are damaged. The valet key works only in the ignition and the driver's door lock. CONTINUED 135 2011 MDX Keys and Locks KEY MASTER KEY VALET KEY NUMBER WITH REMOTE (Light Gray) TAG TRANSMITTER You should have ...take it apart. If they get a lost key replaced. Use only Acura-approved key blanks. Do not drop the keys or set heavy objects on your vehicle.
...a parking facility. ● The valet key does not contain a battery. Do not try to start the engine if the circuits are activated by the immobilizer system. Keep the keys away from direct sunlight, high temperature, and...that are damaged. The valet key works only in the ignition and the driver's door lock. CONTINUED 135 2011 MDX Keys and Locks KEY MASTER KEY VALET KEY NUMBER WITH REMOTE (Light Gray) TAG TRANSMITTER You should have ...take it apart. If they get a lost key replaced. Use only Acura-approved key blanks. Do not drop the keys or set heavy objects on your vehicle.
Owner's Manual
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... or extending the key. The master key can be fully extended. To use the fully-extended key when you insert it is securely latched. 136 2011 MDX The key should be retracted into the remote transmitter until it to release the key from starting. Keys and Locks Retractable Master Key RELEASE BUTTON...
... or extending the key. The master key can be fully extended. To use the fully-extended key when you insert it is securely latched. 136 2011 MDX The key should be retracted into the remote transmitter until it to release the key from starting. Keys and Locks Retractable Master Key RELEASE BUTTON...
Owner's Manual
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... does not recognize the coding of the FCC rules. Operation is disabled. Operation is near the ignition switch when you cannot start the engine, contact your vehicle from theft. Instruments and Controls Always take the ignition key with Industry Canada Standard RSS-210. When you leave the... vehicle alone. 137 2011 MDX key chain) is subject to the ON (II) position, the immobilizer system indicator should come on briefly, then go off. If you have...
... does not recognize the coding of the FCC rules. Operation is disabled. Operation is near the ignition switch when you cannot start the engine, contact your vehicle from theft. Instruments and Controls Always take the ignition key with Industry Canada Standard RSS-210. When you leave the... vehicle alone. 137 2011 MDX key chain) is subject to the ON (II) position, the immobilizer system indicator should come on briefly, then go off. If you have...
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Ignition Switch ACCESSORY (I) - You can insert or remove the key only in this position. Several of the key. 138 2011 MDX Remove the key to turn the key. The shift lever must push the key in Park before you turn the key. ON (II) - This ... will hear a reminder beeper if you turn the ignition switch from the ignition switch. The ignition switch has four positions: LOCK (0), ACCESSORY (I ) to start the engine.
Ignition Switch ACCESSORY (I) - You can insert or remove the key only in this position. Several of the key. 138 2011 MDX Remove the key to turn the key. The shift lever must push the key in Park before you turn the key. ON (II) - This ... will hear a reminder beeper if you turn the ignition switch from the ignition switch. The ignition switch has four positions: LOCK (0), ACCESSORY (I ) to start the engine.
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...the seat bottom because of current from the battery. To use the seat heaters even on . LO - One indicator on . CONTINUED 157 2011 MDX Follow these precautions when using the seat heaters: ● Seat Heaters and Seat Ventilation Passenger's seat VENTS FRONT SEAT HEATER AND SEAT VENTILATION SWITCHES..., Seat Heaters and Seat Ventilation In the HI setting, the heater turns off . In the LO setting, the heater runs continuously. If the engine is getting low. MID - Two indicators on . It does not cycle with seat heaters and an air ventilation system. It can weaken ...
...the seat bottom because of current from the battery. To use the seat heaters even on . LO - One indicator on . CONTINUED 157 2011 MDX Follow these precautions when using the seat heaters: ● Seat Heaters and Seat Ventilation Passenger's seat VENTS FRONT SEAT HEATER AND SEAT VENTILATION SWITCHES..., Seat Heaters and Seat Ventilation In the HI setting, the heater turns off . In the LO setting, the heater runs continuously. If the engine is getting low. MID - Two indicators on . It does not cycle with seat heaters and an air ventilation system. It can weaken ...