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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, SRS, and child protection) ...5 Instruments and Controls (indicators, gauges, multi-information display, dashboard, and steering column) ...63 Features (climate control, audio, rear entertainment, steering wheel, security, cruise control, and other ...)...585 Index ...I Service Information Summary (fluid capacities and tire pressures) 00X31-STX-6400 © 2010 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. - All Rights Reserved 1 2011 MDX
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, SRS, and child protection) ...5 Instruments and Controls (indicators, gauges, multi-information display, dashboard, and steering column) ...63 Features (climate control, audio, rear entertainment, steering wheel, security, cruise control, and other ...)...585 Index ...I Service Information Summary (fluid capacities and tire pressures) 00X31-STX-6400 © 2010 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. - All Rights Reserved 1 2011 MDX
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Features How to operate the climate control system, the audio system, rear entertainment system, and other cargo. Before Driving What gasoline to use the controls on the dashboard and steering column. Refer to your vehicle. Driving The proper ... at a Glance A quick reference to the main controls in this manual. Overview of the information you need when you pull up to the fuel pump. 2 2011 MDX There is also a list of each instrument panel indicator and gauge, and how to use , how to breakin your new vehicle, and how to check...
Features How to operate the climate control system, the audio system, rear entertainment system, and other cargo. Before Driving What gasoline to use the controls on the dashboard and steering column. Refer to your vehicle. Driving The proper ... at a Glance A quick reference to the main controls in this manual. Overview of the information you need when you pull up to the fuel pump. 2 2011 MDX There is also a list of each instrument panel indicator and gauge, and how to use , how to breakin your new vehicle, and how to check...
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...row seat MDX, Technology Package, and U.S. This will keep the seat warm. The ignition switch must be in the passenger's seat-back. Push the front of the switch. Technology Package with Entertainment, Advance Package with Entertainment and Canadian ...seat heaters. The passenger side switch warms the outer seat behind the driver's seat only. Technology Package with Entertainment models Both front seats are equipped with seat heaters. U.S. After the seat reaches a comfortable temperature, select LO... side warms the outer seat behind the front passenger seat. 156 2011 MDX
...row seat MDX, Technology Package, and U.S. This will keep the seat warm. The ignition switch must be in the passenger's seat-back. Push the front of the switch. Technology Package with Entertainment, Advance Package with Entertainment and Canadian ...seat heaters. The passenger side switch warms the outer seat behind the driver's seat only. Technology Package with Entertainment models Both front seats are equipped with seat heaters. U.S. After the seat reaches a comfortable temperature, select LO... side warms the outer seat behind the front passenger seat. 156 2011 MDX
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On models without rear entertainment system The accessory power socket is slid outward. Instruments and Controls To use an accessory power socket, the ignition switch must be in the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position. CONTINUED 175 2011 MDX The vanity mirror light will not come on the back of the front console compartment. All...
On models without rear entertainment system The accessory power socket is slid outward. Instruments and Controls To use an accessory power socket, the ignition switch must be in the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position. CONTINUED 175 2011 MDX The vanity mirror light will not come on the back of the front console compartment. All...
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... power outlet. Insert the plug into the receptacle slightly, turn it 90° clockwise, then push in the plug all the way. 176 2011 MDX On models with rear entertainment system There is a 115 volt AC power outlet inside the front console compartment. If this power outlet is intended to supply power for...
... power outlet. Insert the plug into the receptacle slightly, turn it 90° clockwise, then push in the plug all the way. 176 2011 MDX On models with rear entertainment system There is a 115 volt AC power outlet inside the front console compartment. If this power outlet is intended to supply power for...
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...Playing Discs (Models without navigation system) ...Disc Changer Error Message (Models without navigation system) ... 180 185 190 191 195 179 2011 MDX Your vehicle has an anti-theft audio system that requires a code number to use them. The standard audio system has many ... Reception ...300 Remote Audio Controls ...302 Auxiliary Input Jack ...304 Radio Theft Protection ...305 Setting the Clock and Calendar ...306 Rear Entertainment System...307 Security System ...337 Compass...338 Cruise Control ...342 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) ...345 HomeLink® Universal Transceiver ...360 ...
...Playing Discs (Models without navigation system) ...Disc Changer Error Message (Models without navigation system) ... 180 185 190 191 195 179 2011 MDX Your vehicle has an anti-theft audio system that requires a code number to use them. The standard audio system has many ... Reception ...300 Remote Audio Controls ...302 Auxiliary Input Jack ...304 Radio Theft Protection ...305 Setting the Clock and Calendar ...306 Rear Entertainment System...307 Security System ...337 Compass...338 Cruise Control ...342 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) ...345 HomeLink® Universal Transceiver ...360 ...
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For vehicles without navigation system, see pages 191 through 299. Without navigation system With navigation system With rear entertainment system 190 2011 MDX For vehicles with your vehicle's audio system. Audio System An audio system is standard on , the driver's ID (Driver 1 or Driver 2) is detected, and the ...
For vehicles without navigation system, see pages 191 through 299. Without navigation system With navigation system With rear entertainment system 190 2011 MDX For vehicles with your vehicle's audio system. Audio System An audio system is standard on , the driver's ID (Driver 1 or Driver 2) is detected, and the ...
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Playing the AM/FM Radio (Models with navigation system) NAVIGATION SCREEN Without rear entertainment system A.SEL AUDIO DISPLAY (AUTO SELECT) BUTTON SCAN BUTTON TITLE BUTTON AM/FM BUTTON VOL/ꂻ (VOLUME/ POWER) KNOB CANCEL BUTTON AUDIO BUTTON INTERFACE DIAL With rear entertainment system A.SEL AUDIO DISPLAY (AUTO SELECT) BUTTON TITLE BUTTON SKIP/ CATEGORY BUTTONS AM/FM BUTTON TUNE (SOUND) VOL/ꂻ KNOB (VOLUME/ POWER) PRESET BUTTONS KNOB CANCEL BUTTON AUDIO BUTTON INTERFACE DIAL PRESET BUTTONS SKIP/ CATEGORY BUTTONS TUNE (SOUND) KNOB SCAN BUTTON 210 2011 MDX
Playing the AM/FM Radio (Models with navigation system) NAVIGATION SCREEN Without rear entertainment system A.SEL AUDIO DISPLAY (AUTO SELECT) BUTTON SCAN BUTTON TITLE BUTTON AM/FM BUTTON VOL/ꂻ (VOLUME/ POWER) KNOB CANCEL BUTTON AUDIO BUTTON INTERFACE DIAL With rear entertainment system A.SEL AUDIO DISPLAY (AUTO SELECT) BUTTON TITLE BUTTON SKIP/ CATEGORY BUTTONS AM/FM BUTTON TUNE (SOUND) VOL/ꂻ KNOB (VOLUME/ POWER) PRESET BUTTONS KNOB CANCEL BUTTON AUDIO BUTTON INTERFACE DIAL PRESET BUTTONS SKIP/ CATEGORY BUTTONS TUNE (SOUND) KNOB SCAN BUTTON 210 2011 MDX
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Playing the XM® Radio (Models with navigation system) NAVIGATION SCREEN Without rear entertainment system AUDIO DISPLAY SCAN BUTTON TITLE BUTTON XM RADIO BUTTON VOL/ꂻ (VOLUME/ POWER) KNOB AUDIO BUTTON INTERFACE DIAL SCAN BUTTON TITLE BUTTON Features With rear entertainment system AUDIO DISPLAY SKIP/ CATEGORY BUTTONS XM RADIO TUNE BUTTON (SOUND) VOL/ꂻ KNOB (VOLUME/ PRESET POWER) BUTTONS KNOB AUDIO BUTTON INTERFACE DIAL PRESET BUTTONS SKIP/ CATEGORY BUTTONS TUNE (SOUND) KNOB CONTINUED 223 2011 MDX
Playing the XM® Radio (Models with navigation system) NAVIGATION SCREEN Without rear entertainment system AUDIO DISPLAY SCAN BUTTON TITLE BUTTON XM RADIO BUTTON VOL/ꂻ (VOLUME/ POWER) KNOB AUDIO BUTTON INTERFACE DIAL SCAN BUTTON TITLE BUTTON Features With rear entertainment system AUDIO DISPLAY SKIP/ CATEGORY BUTTONS XM RADIO TUNE BUTTON (SOUND) VOL/ꂻ KNOB (VOLUME/ PRESET POWER) BUTTONS KNOB AUDIO BUTTON INTERFACE DIAL PRESET BUTTONS SKIP/ CATEGORY BUTTONS TUNE (SOUND) KNOB CONTINUED 223 2011 MDX
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Playing a Disc (Models with navigation system) NAVIGATION SCREEN Without rear entertainment system AUDIO DISPLAY DISC SLOT TITLE BUTTON RANDOM BUTTON SKIP BUTTONS TITLE BUTTON EJECT BUTTON VOL/ꂻ (VOLUME/POWER) KNOB DISC BUTTON SCAN BUTTON REPEAT BUTTON INTERFACE DIAL INTERFACE DIAL EJECT BUTTON DISC BUTTON With rear entertainment system AUDIO DISPLAY SKIP BUTTONS VOL/ꂻ (VOLUME/POWER) KNOB SCAN BUTTON REPEAT BUTTON 232 2011 MDX
Playing a Disc (Models with navigation system) NAVIGATION SCREEN Without rear entertainment system AUDIO DISPLAY DISC SLOT TITLE BUTTON RANDOM BUTTON SKIP BUTTONS TITLE BUTTON EJECT BUTTON VOL/ꂻ (VOLUME/POWER) KNOB DISC BUTTON SCAN BUTTON REPEAT BUTTON INTERFACE DIAL INTERFACE DIAL EJECT BUTTON DISC BUTTON With rear entertainment system AUDIO DISPLAY SKIP BUTTONS VOL/ꂻ (VOLUME/POWER) KNOB SCAN BUTTON REPEAT BUTTON 232 2011 MDX
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... internal disc player. DVD-A discs not meeting DVD verification standards may not be in this unit. CONTINUED 233 2011 MDX Some CD-DA and CD-ROM mixed discs are not playable. On models without Rear Entertainment System Video CDs and DVD-V format discs will not work in the ACCESSORY (I) or the ON (II...
... internal disc player. DVD-A discs not meeting DVD verification standards may not be in this unit. CONTINUED 233 2011 MDX Some CD-DA and CD-ROM mixed discs are not playable. On models without Rear Entertainment System Video CDs and DVD-V format discs will not work in the ACCESSORY (I) or the ON (II...
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Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio (Models with navigation system) NAVIGATION SCREEN Without rear entertainment system AUDIO DISPLAY RANDOM BUTTON REPEAT BUTTON SKIP BUTTONS SCAN BUTTON VOL/ꂻ (VOLUME/ POWER) KNOB INFO BUTTON INTERFACE DIAL INTERFACE DIAL SKIP BUTTONS With rear entertainment system AUDIO DISPLAY Features RANDOM BUTTON REPEAT BUTTON SCAN BUTTON VOL/ꂻ (VOLUME/POWER) KNOB HDD BUTTON HDD BUTTON INFO BUTTON CONTINUED 247 2011 MDX
Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio (Models with navigation system) NAVIGATION SCREEN Without rear entertainment system AUDIO DISPLAY RANDOM BUTTON REPEAT BUTTON SKIP BUTTONS SCAN BUTTON VOL/ꂻ (VOLUME/ POWER) KNOB INFO BUTTON INTERFACE DIAL INTERFACE DIAL SKIP BUTTONS With rear entertainment system AUDIO DISPLAY Features RANDOM BUTTON REPEAT BUTTON SCAN BUTTON VOL/ꂻ (VOLUME/POWER) KNOB HDD BUTTON HDD BUTTON INFO BUTTON CONTINUED 247 2011 MDX
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Playing an iPod® (Models with navigation system) NAVIGATION SCREEN Features Without rear entertainment system AUDIO DISPLAY RANDOM BUTTON REPEAT BUTTON SKIP BUTTONS VOL/ꂻ (VOLUME/POWER) KNOB USB/AUX BUTTON MAP/GUIDE BUTTON CANCEL BUTTON AUDIO BUTTON With rear entertainment system AUDIO DISPLAY RANDOM BUTTON REPEAT BUTTON VOL/ꂻ (VOLUME/POWER) KNOB MAP/GUIDE BUTTON CANCEL BUTTON AUDIO BUTTON SKIP BUTTONS USB/AUX BUTTON INTERFACE DIAL INTERFACE DIAL CONTINUED 275 2011 MDX
Playing an iPod® (Models with navigation system) NAVIGATION SCREEN Features Without rear entertainment system AUDIO DISPLAY RANDOM BUTTON REPEAT BUTTON SKIP BUTTONS VOL/ꂻ (VOLUME/POWER) KNOB USB/AUX BUTTON MAP/GUIDE BUTTON CANCEL BUTTON AUDIO BUTTON With rear entertainment system AUDIO DISPLAY RANDOM BUTTON REPEAT BUTTON VOL/ꂻ (VOLUME/POWER) KNOB MAP/GUIDE BUTTON CANCEL BUTTON AUDIO BUTTON SKIP BUTTONS USB/AUX BUTTON INTERFACE DIAL INTERFACE DIAL CONTINUED 275 2011 MDX
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Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models with navigation system) NAVIGATION SCREEN Without rear entertainment system AUDIO DISPLAY RANDOM BUTTON REPEAT BUTTON RANDOM BUTTON REPEAT BUTTON SCAN BUTTON VOL/ꂻ (VOLUME/POWER) KNOB MAP/GUIDE BUTTON CANCEL BUTTON AUDIO BUTTON SKIP BUTTONS SCAN BUTTON VOL/ꂻ (VOLUME/POWER) KNOB MAP/GUIDE BUTTON USB/AUX BUTTON CANCEL BUTTON AUDIO BUTTON SKIP BUTTONS With rear entertainment system AUDIO DISPLAY USB/AUX BUTTON INTERFACE DIAL INTERFACE DIAL 284 2011 MDX
Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models with navigation system) NAVIGATION SCREEN Without rear entertainment system AUDIO DISPLAY RANDOM BUTTON REPEAT BUTTON RANDOM BUTTON REPEAT BUTTON SCAN BUTTON VOL/ꂻ (VOLUME/POWER) KNOB MAP/GUIDE BUTTON CANCEL BUTTON AUDIO BUTTON SKIP BUTTONS SCAN BUTTON VOL/ꂻ (VOLUME/POWER) KNOB MAP/GUIDE BUTTON USB/AUX BUTTON CANCEL BUTTON AUDIO BUTTON SKIP BUTTONS With rear entertainment system AUDIO DISPLAY USB/AUX BUTTON INTERFACE DIAL INTERFACE DIAL 284 2011 MDX
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Bluetooth® Audio System (Models with navigation system) NAVIGATION SCREEN Without rear entertainment system AUDIO DISPLAY With rear entertainment system AUDIO DISPLAY Features TITLE BUTTON AM/FM BUTTON XM BUTTON DISC BUTTON HDD BUTTON AUDIO BUTTON SKIP BUTTONS TITLE BUTTON AM/FM BUTTON USB/AUX BUTTON XM BUTTON DISC BUTTON AUDIO BUTTON SKIP BUTTONS USB/AUX BUTTON HDD BUTTON INTERFACE DIAL INTERFACE DIAL CONTINUED 295 2011 MDX
Bluetooth® Audio System (Models with navigation system) NAVIGATION SCREEN Without rear entertainment system AUDIO DISPLAY With rear entertainment system AUDIO DISPLAY Features TITLE BUTTON AM/FM BUTTON XM BUTTON DISC BUTTON HDD BUTTON AUDIO BUTTON SKIP BUTTONS TITLE BUTTON AM/FM BUTTON USB/AUX BUTTON XM BUTTON DISC BUTTON AUDIO BUTTON SKIP BUTTONS USB/AUX BUTTON HDD BUTTON INTERFACE DIAL INTERFACE DIAL CONTINUED 295 2011 MDX
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... input from standard audio accessories using a 1/8 inch (3.5 mm) stereo miniplug. Auxiliary Input Jack Auxiliary Input Jack On models with Rear Entertainment System The auxiliary input jack is connected to the jack, press the USB/AUX button (DISC/AUX button on the back of the ...center console compartment. Auxiliary input jacks and headphone connectors for the rear entertainment system are on models without navigation system) to select it. For more information, see page 336. 304 2011 MDX When a compatible audio unit is inside the console compartment.
... input from standard audio accessories using a 1/8 inch (3.5 mm) stereo miniplug. Auxiliary Input Jack Auxiliary Input Jack On models with Rear Entertainment System The auxiliary input jack is connected to the jack, press the USB/AUX button (DISC/AUX button on the back of the ...center console compartment. Auxiliary input jacks and headphone connectors for the rear entertainment system are on models without navigation system) to select it. For more information, see page 336. 304 2011 MDX When a compatible audio unit is inside the console compartment.
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...REAR PWR button. The rear control panel can enjoy a different entertainment source (radio, disc, HDD, USB, iPod®, DVD player, or XM Radio) than the front seat occupants. Features CONTINUED 307 2011 MDX The indicator on the REAR PWR button will open to operate the... rear entertainment system. The audio is equipped with Entertainment, Canadian Technology, and Elite Packages Your vehicle is broadcast through the supplied ...
...REAR PWR button. The rear control panel can enjoy a different entertainment source (radio, disc, HDD, USB, iPod®, DVD player, or XM Radio) than the front seat occupants. Features CONTINUED 307 2011 MDX The indicator on the REAR PWR button will open to operate the... rear entertainment system. The audio is equipped with Entertainment, Canadian Technology, and Elite Packages Your vehicle is broadcast through the supplied ...
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... system selects the source it was last set to. 308 2011 MDX Rear Speakers When you turn the rear speakers on again, press and hold the REAR PWR button until the Rear Speakers Off icon goes off if the rear system selects a different entertainment source than the front system. NOTE: The rear speakers... should select another source or insert a DVD. You will see the Rear Speakers Off icon both in the overhead screen to the wireless headphones. Rear Entertainment System Pressing the REAR CTRL OFF button disables rear control. The indicator in the display.
... system selects the source it was last set to. 308 2011 MDX Rear Speakers When you turn the rear speakers on again, press and hold the REAR PWR button until the Rear Speakers Off icon goes off if the rear system selects a different entertainment source than the front system. NOTE: The rear speakers... should select another source or insert a DVD. You will see the Rear Speakers Off icon both in the overhead screen to the wireless headphones. Rear Entertainment System Pressing the REAR CTRL OFF button disables rear control. The indicator in the display.
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... for the front entertainment system can tilt the... rear control panel. If you do not operate the rear entertainment system from 90 to operate the rear entertainment system. REAR CONTROL PANEL You can also be used to...SOURCE button. The overhead screen will hear two beeps and the indicator in your rear entertainment system can play DVD video discs, audio CDs, MP3/WMA discs, and DTS ...button. The default setting is enabled. Rear Entertainment System To Select Rear Entertainment from the Front Control Panel To operate the rear entertainment system from the Front Control Panel The DVD...
... for the front entertainment system can tilt the... rear control panel. If you do not operate the rear entertainment system from 90 to operate the rear entertainment system. REAR CONTROL PANEL You can also be used to...SOURCE button. The overhead screen will hear two beeps and the indicator in your rear entertainment system can play DVD video discs, audio CDs, MP3/WMA discs, and DTS ...button. The default setting is enabled. Rear Entertainment System To Select Rear Entertainment from the Front Control Panel To operate the rear entertainment system from the Front Control Panel The DVD...
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Press the button again or press PLAY to pause the DVD. Pause works only with the DVD player. Push the DVD in halfway, the drive will pull it in the audio unit. PAUSE - Press the DVD ( ) button to resume. Rear Entertainment System Insert a DVD into the lower DVD/ CD slot in the rest of the way. SKIP BUTTONS Features EJECT BUTTON PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON CONTINUED 311 2011 MDX PLAY - Press the DVD ( ) button if the DVD does not start playing automatically.
Press the button again or press PLAY to pause the DVD. Pause works only with the DVD player. Push the DVD in halfway, the drive will pull it in the audio unit. PAUSE - Press the DVD ( ) button to resume. Rear Entertainment System Insert a DVD into the lower DVD/ CD slot in the rest of the way. SKIP BUTTONS Features EJECT BUTTON PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON CONTINUED 311 2011 MDX PLAY - Press the DVD ( ) button if the DVD does not start playing automatically.