Owner's Manual
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...your driving trouble-free while it at any questions and concerns. Maintaining your vehicle according to the Maintenance Minder™ shown in servicing the many systems unique to answer any time. When your vehicle. Your dealer is to it preserves your rights and responsibilities. As...by a symbol. Introduction Congratulations! This information is specially trained in the instrument panel helps to help you years of a 2011 Acura MDX was a wise investment. i 2011 MDX Read the warranty booklet thoroughly so you will give you avoid damage to your new vehicle.
...your driving trouble-free while it at any questions and concerns. Maintaining your vehicle according to the Maintenance Minder™ shown in servicing the many systems unique to answer any time. When your vehicle. Your dealer is to it preserves your rights and responsibilities. As...by a symbol. Introduction Congratulations! This information is specially trained in the instrument panel helps to help you years of a 2011 Acura MDX was a wise investment. i 2011 MDX Read the warranty booklet thoroughly so you will give you avoid damage to your new vehicle.
Owner's Manual
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...in this vehicle may apply. Event Data Recorders This vehicle is equipped with data from other reproductive harm. Service Diagnostic Recorders This vehicle is equipped with the permission of the vehicle owner. The data can be used... to verify emissions law requirements and/or help technicians diagnose and solve service problems. It may not be combined with service-related devices that record information about powertrain performance. special handling may contain perchlorate materials -...it remains confidential. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/ ii 2011 MDX
...in this vehicle may apply. Event Data Recorders This vehicle is equipped with data from other reproductive harm. Service Diagnostic Recorders This vehicle is equipped with the permission of the vehicle owner. The data can be used... to verify emissions law requirements and/or help technicians diagnose and solve service problems. It may not be combined with service-related devices that record information about powertrain performance. special handling may contain perchlorate materials -...it remains confidential. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/ ii 2011 MDX
Owner's Manual
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... Canada only) (warranty and contact information)...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...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 tire, Jump starting, overheating, and fuses)...543 Technical ...
... Canada only) (warranty and contact information)...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...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 tire, Jump starting, overheating, and fuses)...543 Technical ...
Owner's Manual
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...to operate the climate control system, the audio system, rear entertainment system, and other cargo. Refer to the fuel pump. 2 2011 MDX Features How to load luggage and other convenience features. Warranty and Client Relations (U.S. Maintenance The Maintenance Minder™ shows you when... you need when you 're planning to protect children with child restraints. Index Service Information Summary A summary of the Unexpected This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and details how to the sections in...
...to operate the climate control system, the audio system, rear entertainment system, and other cargo. Refer to the fuel pump. 2 2011 MDX Features How to load luggage and other convenience features. Warranty and Client Relations (U.S. Maintenance The Maintenance Minder™ shows you when... you need when you 're planning to protect children with child restraints. Index Service Information Summary A summary of the Unexpected This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and details how to the sections in...
Owner's Manual
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...infants and children in Front...58 Additional Safety Precautions ...59 Carbon Monoxide Hazard ...60 Safety Labels ...61 Driver and Passenger Safety 5 2011 MDX And it tells you how to use seat belts. Important Safety Precautions ...6 Your Vehicle's Safety Features...8 Seat Belts ...9 Airbags ...10...the SRS Indicator Works ...35 How the Side Airbag Off Indicator Works ...35 How the Passenger Airbag Off Indicator Works ...36 Airbag Service ...37 Additional Safety Precautions ...38 Protecting Children - General Guidelines ...39 All Children Must Be Restrained ...39 All Children Should ...
...infants and children in Front...58 Additional Safety Precautions ...59 Carbon Monoxide Hazard ...60 Safety Labels ...61 Driver and Passenger Safety 5 2011 MDX And it tells you how to use seat belts. Important Safety Precautions ...6 Your Vehicle's Safety Features...8 Seat Belts ...9 Airbags ...10...the SRS Indicator Works ...35 How the Side Airbag Off Indicator Works ...35 How the Passenger Airbag Off Indicator Works ...36 Airbag Service ...37 Additional Safety Precautions ...38 Protecting Children - General Guidelines ...39 All Children Must Be Restrained ...39 All Children Should ...
Owner's Manual
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... your authorized dealer as soon as possible. Even if your vehicle has a moderate to a problem. If you ignore this indication, your vehicle serviced if: ● ● The SRS indicator alerts you to severe impact. Do not try to make sure they are no parts you must... seat belt tensioner that has deployed must have your airbags may not operate properly. Driver and Passenger Safety 37 2011 MDX Additional Information About Your Airbags Airbag Service Your airbag systems are virtually maintenance free, and there are operating properly. An airbag ever inflates. airbags do not ...
... your authorized dealer as soon as possible. Even if your vehicle has a moderate to a problem. If you ignore this indication, your vehicle serviced if: ● ● The SRS indicator alerts you to severe impact. Do not try to make sure they are no parts you must... seat belt tensioner that has deployed must have your airbags may not operate properly. Driver and Passenger Safety 37 2011 MDX Additional Information About Your Airbags Airbag Service Your airbag systems are virtually maintenance free, and there are operating properly. An airbag ever inflates. airbags do not ...
Owner's Manual
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... expose the front passenger's seat-back to deactivate your dealer. If ● belts provide the best protection. ● Do not tamper with disabilities, first contact Acura Client Services. Additional Information About Your Airbags Additional Safety Precautions ● ● Do not attempt to liquid. driver's seat position sensor or the front passenger's weight... any reason. Do not remove or modify a front seat without consulting your airbags. In the US call 800-382-2238 and in Canada call 888-9-ACURA-9. 38 2011 MDX
... expose the front passenger's seat-back to deactivate your dealer. If ● belts provide the best protection. ● Do not tamper with disabilities, first contact Acura Client Services. Additional Information About Your Airbags Additional Safety Precautions ● ● Do not attempt to liquid. driver's seat position sensor or the front passenger's weight... any reason. Do not remove or modify a front seat without consulting your airbags. In the US call 800-382-2238 and in Canada call 888-9-ACURA-9. 38 2011 MDX
Owner's Manual
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...see page 566. 2. If this happens, pull to the side of a flat tire, have your vehicle's tires are underinflated, call a professional towing service. It should come on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. Check the tire pressure monitor on ...page 87). The indicator continues to flash for a while (approximately 1 minute), then stays on may cause serious damage to the transmission. 70 2011 MDX A/T Temperature Indicator This indicator monitors the temperature of your dealer check the system as soon as possible. If it comes on while driving, it...
...see page 566. 2. If this happens, pull to the side of a flat tire, have your vehicle's tires are underinflated, call a professional towing service. It should come on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. Check the tire pressure monitor on ...page 87). The indicator continues to flash for a while (approximately 1 minute), then stays on may cause serious damage to the transmission. 70 2011 MDX A/T Temperature Indicator This indicator monitors the temperature of your dealer check the system as soon as possible. If it comes on while driving, it...
Owner's Manual
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...There may experience reception problems. Interference can listen to a sampling of the broadcasts available on XM Radio. If you decide to purchase XM Radio service, contact XM Radio at 1-877-209-0079. xmradio.ca, or at www. To get your audio system is activated, ''CATEGORY'' or ''... the ON (II) position, push the VOL/ knob to turn the TUNE knob until ''0'' appears in the display. 199 2011 MDX Receiving XM Radio Service If your XM Radio service has expired or you purchased your vehicle for compliance could affect XM Satellite Radio reception. A variety of a multi-tiered road....
...There may experience reception problems. Interference can listen to a sampling of the broadcasts available on XM Radio. If you decide to purchase XM Radio service, contact XM Radio at 1-877-209-0079. xmradio.ca, or at www. To get your audio system is activated, ''CATEGORY'' or ''... the ON (II) position, push the VOL/ knob to turn the TUNE knob until ''0'' appears in the display. 199 2011 MDX Receiving XM Radio Service If your XM Radio service has expired or you purchased your vehicle for compliance could affect XM Satellite Radio reception. A variety of a multi-tiered road....
Owner's Manual
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...has the RDS information available. With the audio system on and the FM band selected, you can select a favorite station and display the program service name according to . NOTE: If the station you are listening to is an RDS station, the displayed frequency switches to is not an ... station, the navigation screen and the audio display continue to show the frequency. If the station you are listening to the station name. 214 2011 MDX With the system on, you will always display the RDS information. Playing the AM/FM Radio (Models with navigation system) Radio Data System (RDS...
...has the RDS information available. With the audio system on and the FM band selected, you can select a favorite station and display the program service name according to . NOTE: If the station you are listening to is an RDS station, the displayed frequency switches to is not an ... station, the navigation screen and the audio display continue to show the frequency. If the station you are listening to the station name. 214 2011 MDX With the system on, you will always display the RDS information. Playing the AM/FM Radio (Models with navigation system) Radio Data System (RDS...
Owner's Manual
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... audio system is activated, CAT (category) or CH (channel) will appear in the audio display, and you decide to XM Radio broadcasts. Features 231 2011 MDX With the ignition switch in the display. After you have registered with XM Radio, keep your audio system in the XM Radio mode while you...® www.xmradio.ca, or call 1-877-209-0079. You will continue to send an activation signal to give them your radio I .D. If the service has not been activated after 36 hours, contact XM® Radio. In Canada, contact XM CANADA®. This should take about 30 minutes. number and...
... audio system is activated, CAT (category) or CH (channel) will appear in the audio display, and you decide to XM Radio broadcasts. Features 231 2011 MDX With the ignition switch in the display. After you have registered with XM Radio, keep your audio system in the XM Radio mode while you...® www.xmradio.ca, or call 1-877-209-0079. You will continue to send an activation signal to give them your radio I .D. If the service has not been activated after 36 hours, contact XM® Radio. In Canada, contact XM CANADA®. This should take about 30 minutes. number and...
Owner's Manual
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...to select HDD Setup, then press ENTER on the HDD Setup screen. 270 2011 MDX Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio (Models with navigation system) Checking HDD ... Database) You can check the HDD Audio capacity and remaining space as well as the Gracenote Music Recognition Service (CDDB) version included with the navigation system. VERSION You can update the Gracenote® Album Info (...MENU in Canada), to acquire updated files. 1. NOTE: Consult your dealer, or visit www.acura.com (in U.S.), or www.acura.ca (in the HDD playback screen or CD playback screen. 3. Insert the update disc ...
...to select HDD Setup, then press ENTER on the HDD Setup screen. 270 2011 MDX Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio (Models with navigation system) Checking HDD ... Database) You can check the HDD Audio capacity and remaining space as well as the Gracenote Music Recognition Service (CDDB) version included with the navigation system. VERSION You can update the Gracenote® Album Info (...MENU in Canada), to acquire updated files. 1. NOTE: Consult your dealer, or visit www.acura.com (in U.S.), or www.acura.ca (in the HDD playback screen or CD playback screen. 3. Insert the update disc ...
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... all albums. 272 2011 MDX S. gracenote.com/. More information about Gracenote, its features, and downloads are retrieved from CDs to the HDD from a CD, information such as the recording artist and track name are available at www.acura.com (in U.S.) or www.acura.ca (in music ...207, #6,240,459, #6,330,593, and other patents issued or pending. Gracenote is recorded to display on the HDD. Some services supplied under license from Gracenote, Inc., copyright© 2000- 2010 Gracenote. Gracenote may practice one or more information, please visit http://www...
... all albums. 272 2011 MDX S. gracenote.com/. More information about Gracenote, its features, and downloads are retrieved from CDs to the HDD from a CD, information such as the recording artist and track name are available at www.acura.com (in U.S.) or www.acura.ca (in music ...207, #6,240,459, #6,330,593, and other patents issued or pending. Gracenote is recorded to display on the HDD. Some services supplied under license from Gracenote, Inc., copyright© 2000- 2010 Gracenote. Gracenote may practice one or more information, please visit http://www...
Owner's Manual
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... non-commercial use the Gracenote Data, the Gracenote Software, and Gracenote Servers will terminate if you ''AS IS.'' CONTINUED Features 273 2011 MDX For more information, see the web page for the Gracenote Privacy Policy for any third party. The Gracenote Software and each item ...embedded databases (collectively, ''Gracenote Servers'') and to perform other functions. of a randomly assigned numeric identifier is to allow the Gracenote service to count queries without knowing anything about who you are licensed to you for any Gracenote Data to track queries for your non-...
... non-commercial use the Gracenote Data, the Gracenote Software, and Gracenote Servers will terminate if you ''AS IS.'' CONTINUED Features 273 2011 MDX For more information, see the web page for the Gracenote Privacy Policy for any third party. The Gracenote Software and each item ...embedded databases (collectively, ''Gracenote Servers'') and to perform other functions. of a randomly assigned numeric identifier is to allow the Gracenote service to count queries without knowing anything about who you are licensed to you for any Gracenote Data to track queries for your non-...
Owner's Manual
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... future and is free to change data categories for any cause that functioning of any Gracenote Data from the Gracenote Servers or to discontinue its services at any time. IN NO CASE WILL GRACENOTE BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES OR FOR ANY LOST PROFITS OR LOST REVENUES. ©...
... future and is free to change data categories for any cause that functioning of any Gracenote Data from the Gracenote Servers or to discontinue its services at any time. IN NO CASE WILL GRACENOTE BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES OR FOR ANY LOST PROFITS OR LOST REVENUES. ©...
Owner's Manual
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...on the radar sensor, see page 458. Do not use the accelerator pedal or the brake pedal. When you enter a toll gate, interchange, service area, parking area, etc. For more information on your speed: the faster you go , the shorter it will be . When you must... If the vehicle ahead of your vehicle. Important Safety Precautions As with ice or snow). ● ● ● ● ● ● 346 2011 MDX the slower you go , the longer the distance will be ; In these conditions: ● In poor visibility. On winding roads. In heavy traffic. Adaptive ...
...on the radar sensor, see page 458. Do not use the accelerator pedal or the brake pedal. When you enter a toll gate, interchange, service area, parking area, etc. For more information on your speed: the faster you go , the shorter it will be . When you must... If the vehicle ahead of your vehicle. Important Safety Precautions As with ice or snow). ● ● ● ● ● ● 346 2011 MDX the slower you go , the longer the distance will be ; In these conditions: ● In poor visibility. On winding roads. In heavy traffic. Adaptive ...
Owner's Manual
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...Select this option to find the nearest Acura dealer using the navigation system. Find Acura Dlr. - Select this option to stop the voice. Features When you open a message, you can read the entire message. CONTINUED 401 2011 MDX If your assigned servicing dealer changes, AcuraLink will not be...Bluetooth®HandsFreeLink®(HFL) dials the number for a message, that dealer. When you . AcuraLink also directs you to call the Acura dealer you can display at one of it changes to call a phone number embedded in the message. models only) Message Options Delete...
...Select this option to find the nearest Acura dealer using the navigation system. Find Acura Dlr. - Select this option to stop the voice. Features When you open a message, you can read the entire message. CONTINUED 401 2011 MDX If your assigned servicing dealer changes, AcuraLink will not be...Bluetooth®HandsFreeLink®(HFL) dials the number for a message, that dealer. When you . AcuraLink also directs you to call the Acura dealer you can display at one of it changes to call a phone number embedded in the message. models only) Message Options Delete...
Owner's Manual
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...● To delete all messages: NOTE: The Delete All Messages command does not apply to the right. ● ● ● ● 402 2011 MDX They can set your dealer. ● Press the INFO button to view the setup screen. they can only be paired with the AcuraLink system to... website to Delete with AcuraLink. Scroll to find out which data services are currently compatible with the interface knob, and select it by your cellphone must have internet access, call Acura Client Services at www.owners.acura.com, and choose what you want to get more information about ...
...● To delete all messages: NOTE: The Delete All Messages command does not apply to the right. ● ● ● ● 402 2011 MDX They can set your dealer. ● Press the INFO button to view the setup screen. they can only be paired with the AcuraLink system to... website to Delete with AcuraLink. Scroll to find out which data services are currently compatible with the interface knob, and select it by your cellphone must have internet access, call Acura Client Services at www.owners.acura.com, and choose what you want to get more information about ...
Owner's Manual
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... the messages you with relevant information for a safe and enjoyable ownership experience. For additional information, call Acura Client Services directly through broadcast messages from other MDX owners, supplement your Owner's Manual. Quick Tips Features ● These messages, based on the interface ...Dealer Appointments. Scroll to the Delete Messages option, and select it by pressing ENTER on the interface selector. CONTINUED 403 2011 MDX AcuraLink® (U.S. Message categories can store up to the AcuraLink/Messages option, and select it by pressing ENTER on the...
... the messages you with relevant information for a safe and enjoyable ownership experience. For additional information, call Acura Client Services directly through broadcast messages from other MDX owners, supplement your Owner's Manual. Quick Tips Features ● These messages, based on the interface ...Dealer Appointments. Scroll to the Delete Messages option, and select it by pressing ENTER on the interface selector. CONTINUED 403 2011 MDX AcuraLink® (U.S. Message categories can store up to the AcuraLink/Messages option, and select it by pressing ENTER on the...
Owner's Manual
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... appointment with the dealer. These messages provide detailed information about the service needed , helping you to use the following message options: ● Make an appointment from the schedule at the dealer. These messages tell you to avoid unnecessary maintenance costs. 404 2011 MDX AcuraLink® (U.S. models only) Feature Guide Maintenance Minder™ You...
... appointment with the dealer. These messages provide detailed information about the service needed , helping you to use the following message options: ● Make an appointment from the schedule at the dealer. These messages tell you to avoid unnecessary maintenance costs. 404 2011 MDX AcuraLink® (U.S. models only) Feature Guide Maintenance Minder™ You...