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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...63 Features (climate control, audio, rear entertainment, steering wheel, 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...
...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...63 Features (climate control, audio, rear entertainment, steering wheel, 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...
Owner's Manual
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... A convenient reference to the sections in your vehicle. and Canada only) A summary of the supplemental restraint system, and valuable information on how to the fuel pump. 2 2011 MDX plus what you need when you 're planning to protect children with child restraints. Driver and Passenger Safety Important information about the proper use , how...
... A convenient reference to the sections in your vehicle. and Canada only) A summary of the supplemental restraint system, and valuable information on how to the fuel pump. 2 2011 MDX plus what you need when you 're planning to protect children with child restraints. Driver and Passenger Safety Important information about the proper use , how...
Owner's Manual
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...) DRIVER'S FRONT AIRBAG (P. 10, 29) DRIVING POSITION MEMORY SYSTEM (P. 166) POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER SWITCH (P. 139) PARKING BRAKE RELEASE HANDLE (P. 163) POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P. 158) FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE BUTTON (P. 419) POWER TAILGATE BUTTON (P. 141) Your Vehicle at a Glance HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P. 421) ꭧ: If equipped CONTINUED...
...) DRIVER'S FRONT AIRBAG (P. 10, 29) DRIVING POSITION MEMORY SYSTEM (P. 166) POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER SWITCH (P. 139) PARKING BRAKE RELEASE HANDLE (P. 163) POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P. 158) FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE BUTTON (P. 419) POWER TAILGATE BUTTON (P. 141) Your Vehicle at a Glance HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P. 421) ꭧ: If equipped CONTINUED...
Owner's Manual
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Control Locations DRIVING POSITION MEMORY SYSTEM (P. 166) POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER SWITCH (P. 139) PARKING BRAKE RELEASE HANDLE (P. 163) POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P. 158) FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE BUTTON (P. 419) POWER TAILGATE BUTTON (P. 141) HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P. 421) INSTRUMENT PANEL HOMELINK BUTTONS INDICATORS (P. 65) (P. 360) GAUGES (P. 76) MOONROOF SWITCH (P. 161) ... JACKSꭧ (P. 304) PARKING BRAKE PEDAL (P. 163) AUXILIARY INPUT JACKSꭧ (P. 336) HEADPHONE CONNECTORSꭧ (P. 337) USB ADAPTER CABLEꭧ (P. 277) ꭧ: If equipped 64 2011 MDX
Control Locations DRIVING POSITION MEMORY SYSTEM (P. 166) POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER SWITCH (P. 139) PARKING BRAKE RELEASE HANDLE (P. 163) POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P. 158) FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE BUTTON (P. 419) POWER TAILGATE BUTTON (P. 141) HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P. 421) INSTRUMENT PANEL HOMELINK BUTTONS INDICATORS (P. 65) (P. 360) GAUGES (P. 76) MOONROOF SWITCH (P. 161) ... JACKSꭧ (P. 304) PARKING BRAKE PEDAL (P. 163) AUXILIARY INPUT JACKSꭧ (P. 336) HEADPHONE CONNECTORSꭧ (P. 337) USB ADAPTER CABLEꭧ (P. 277) ꭧ: If equipped 64 2011 MDX
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... (P. 72) LOW TIRE PRESSURE INDICATOR (P. 70) SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 68) SIDE AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR (P. 68) Instruments and Controls CRUISE CONTROL INDICATORꭧ (P. 73) LOW FUEL INDICATOR (P. 75) CRUISE MAIN INDICATORꭧ (P. 73)/ ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) INDICATORꭧ (P. 73) SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 75) PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 67... LIGHT INDICATOR (P. 72) BLIND SPOT INFORMATION SYSTEM INDICATORꭧ (P. 74) ꭧ: If equipped The U.S. Differences for the Canadian models are noted in the text. 65 2011 MDX
... (P. 72) LOW TIRE PRESSURE INDICATOR (P. 70) SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 68) SIDE AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR (P. 68) Instruments and Controls CRUISE CONTROL INDICATORꭧ (P. 73) LOW FUEL INDICATOR (P. 75) CRUISE MAIN INDICATORꭧ (P. 73)/ ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) INDICATORꭧ (P. 73) SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 75) PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 67... LIGHT INDICATOR (P. 72) BLIND SPOT INFORMATION SYSTEM INDICATORꭧ (P. 74) ꭧ: If equipped The U.S. Differences for the Canadian models are noted in the text. 65 2011 MDX
Owner's Manual
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... reminds you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. 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 the fog lights. This indicator will be disabled... (see page 127. 72 2011 MDX If you turn on automatically. Fog Light Indicator This indicator comes on when you that the exterior lights are on with the high beam headlights.
... reminds you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. 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 the fog lights. This indicator will be disabled... (see page 127. 72 2011 MDX If you turn on automatically. Fog Light Indicator This indicator comes on when you that the exterior lights are on with the high beam headlights.
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... the tank. While this indicator comes on at any other time, there is a problem in the sport mode. Instruments and Controls LOW FUEL INDICATOR SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR This indicator comes on as possible. This indicator comes on when the security system is about 2.9 U.S. See page ... a ''CHECK ADS SYSTEM'' message on the multi-information display. You will remain in the system. For more information on the security system. 75 2011 MDX Have the vehicle checked by your dealer as soon as a reminder that you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. If this ...
... the tank. While this indicator comes on at any other time, there is a problem in the sport mode. Instruments and Controls LOW FUEL INDICATOR SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR This indicator comes on as possible. This indicator comes on when the security system is about 2.9 U.S. See page ... a ''CHECK ADS SYSTEM'' message on the multi-information display. You will remain in the system. For more information on the security system. 75 2011 MDX Have the vehicle checked by your dealer as soon as a reminder that you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. If this ...
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... have. Running out of the road. If it reaches the red (hot) mark, pull safely to the side of fuel could cause the engine to misfire, damaging the catalytic converter. Gauges Temperature Gauge This shows the temperature of the gauge. U.S. During normal operation, the pointer ... precautions on checking the engine's cooling system, see page 554. It may rise to about the middle of the engine's coolant. TACHOMETER TEMPERATURE GAUGE SPEEDOMETER FUEL GAUGE Avoid driving with an extremely low fuel level. model is shown. 76 2011 MDX
... have. Running out of the road. If it reaches the red (hot) mark, pull safely to the side of fuel could cause the engine to misfire, damaging the catalytic converter. Gauges Temperature Gauge This shows the temperature of the gauge. U.S. During normal operation, the pointer ... precautions on checking the engine's cooling system, see page 554. It may rise to about the middle of the engine's coolant. TACHOMETER TEMPERATURE GAUGE SPEEDOMETER FUEL GAUGE Avoid driving with an extremely low fuel level. model is shown. 76 2011 MDX
Owner's Manual
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... mean that ice is in the front bumper. Multi-Information Display When you reset Trip A, average fuel economy A is displayed. The temperature reading can set Trip A and average fuel economy A to reset at the same time. You can cause an incorrect temperature reading when your ...vehicle (see page 100). This can adjust the outside Fahrenheit temperature in Canadian models. 80 2011 MDX This shows the outside temperature display (see page 101). When you reset Trip B, average fuel economy B is under 19 mph (30 km/h). Outside Temperature OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE U.S. When you...
... mean that ice is in the front bumper. Multi-Information Display When you reset Trip A, average fuel economy A is displayed. The temperature reading can set Trip A and average fuel economy A to reset at the same time. You can cause an incorrect temperature reading when your ...vehicle (see page 100). This can adjust the outside Fahrenheit temperature in Canadian models. 80 2011 MDX This shows the outside temperature display (see page 101). When you reset Trip B, average fuel economy B is under 19 mph (30 km/h). Outside Temperature OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE U.S. When you...
Owner's Manual
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...message and turn off all electrical devices. CONTINUED 83 2011 MDX You can customize the Trip A and AVERAGE FUEL A reset condition on the multi-information display (see jump starting (page 552) or contact your vehicle's average fuel economy in mpg (U.S. Driving the vehicle will recharge the... ''TRIP COMPUTER'', pressing the SEL/ RESET button changes the display to ''AVERAGE FUEL A/RANGE'' to ''AVERAGE FUEL B/RANGE'' and to ''AVERAGE SPEED/ELAPSED TIME''. Multi-Information Display Trip Computer AVERAGE FUEL A/B This shows your dealer. models) or liter/100 km (Canadian models) ...
...message and turn off all electrical devices. CONTINUED 83 2011 MDX You can customize the Trip A and AVERAGE FUEL A reset condition on the multi-information display (see jump starting (page 552) or contact your vehicle's average fuel economy in mpg (U.S. Driving the vehicle will recharge the... ''TRIP COMPUTER'', pressing the SEL/ RESET button changes the display to ''AVERAGE FUEL A/RANGE'' to ''AVERAGE FUEL B/RANGE'' and to ''AVERAGE SPEED/ELAPSED TIME''. Multi-Information Display Trip Computer AVERAGE FUEL A/B This shows your dealer. models) or liter/100 km (Canadian models) ...
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... for Canadian models. If you want to reset the ELAPSED TIME manually, go to the ON (II) position, ELAPSED TIME is estimated from the fuel economy you received over the last several miles (U.S.) or kilometers (Canada), so it . When you turn the ignition switch to the trip computer's...button until the number resets. You can travel on the multiinformation display (see page 103). 84 2011 MDX This distance is reset. This shows the average speed you are traveling in the fuel tank. Multi-Information Display RANGE AVERAGE SPEED ELAPSED TIME This shows the estimated distance you can ...
... for Canadian models. If you want to reset the ELAPSED TIME manually, go to the ON (II) position, ELAPSED TIME is estimated from the fuel economy you received over the last several miles (U.S.) or kilometers (Canada), so it . When you turn the ignition switch to the trip computer's...button until the number resets. You can travel on the multiinformation display (see page 103). 84 2011 MDX This distance is reset. This shows the average speed you are traveling in the fuel tank. Multi-Information Display RANGE AVERAGE SPEED ELAPSED TIME This shows the estimated distance you can ...
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models ꭧ3: Default setting for U.S. Causes trip meter A and the average fuel economy to reset when you gets too close. DISPLAY TRIP A & AVG. Changes the indicator alarm volumes into three levels. 102 Resets the elapsed time of ... below its current reading. Moves the steering wheel fully in the display. Changes the language used in and up when the key is removed. 90 2011 MDX FUEL RESET with REFUEL ADJUST ALARM VOLUME ELAPSED TIME RESET Changes the outside mirror positions to a stored setting.
models ꭧ3: Default setting for U.S. Causes trip meter A and the average fuel economy to reset when you gets too close. DISPLAY TRIP A & AVG. Changes the indicator alarm volumes into three levels. 102 Resets the elapsed time of ... below its current reading. Moves the steering wheel fully in the display. Changes the language used in and up when the key is removed. 90 2011 MDX FUEL RESET with REFUEL ADJUST ALARM VOLUME ELAPSED TIME RESET Changes the outside mirror positions to a stored setting.
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... you see the setting you press the INFO ( / ) button, the screen changes as shown in the illustration. SEL/RESET BUTTON INFO (▲/▼) BUTTON 98 2011 MDX FUEL RESET with REFUEL ADJUST ALARM VOLUME ELAPSED TIME RESET AUTO INTERIOR ILLUMINATION ● ● ● ● ● While METER SETUP is shown, press the SEL...
... you see the setting you press the INFO ( / ) button, the screen changes as shown in the illustration. SEL/RESET BUTTON INFO (▲/▼) BUTTON 98 2011 MDX FUEL RESET with REFUEL ADJUST ALARM VOLUME ELAPSED TIME RESET AUTO INTERIOR ILLUMINATION ● ● ● ● ● While METER SETUP is shown, press the SEL...
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... the ''SETTING INCOMPLETE'' message appears, go back to see the selections. Multi-Information Display Trip A & Avg. Fuel Reset With Refuel Instruments and Controls To cause Trip A and AVG. FUEL to the customize item screen. Press the SEL/RESET button to ''TRIP A & AVG. CONTINUED 101 2011 MDX FUEL RESET with REFUEL'' and repeat the procedure again.
... the ''SETTING INCOMPLETE'' message appears, go back to see the selections. Multi-Information Display Trip A & Avg. Fuel Reset With Refuel Instruments and Controls To cause Trip A and AVG. FUEL to the customize item screen. Press the SEL/RESET button to ''TRIP A & AVG. CONTINUED 101 2011 MDX FUEL RESET with REFUEL'' and repeat the procedure again.
Owner's Manual
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When you leave the vehicle alone. 137 2011 MDX If you have lost your vehicle inoperable. This device complies with you whenever you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position again. Instruments ... interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the FCC rules. If an improperly coded key (or other device) is used, the engine's fuel system is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not recognize your dealer. The system may not cause interference, and (2) this system or...
When you leave the vehicle alone. 137 2011 MDX If you have lost your vehicle inoperable. This device complies with you whenever you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position again. Instruments ... interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the FCC rules. If an improperly coded key (or other device) is used, the engine's fuel system is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not recognize your dealer. The system may not cause interference, and (2) this system or...
Owner's Manual
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... vehicle, you . Before Driving Before you begin driving your vehicle, please read the information in Period ...Fuel Recommendation ...Service Station Procedures ...Refueling...Tighten Fuel Cap Message ...Opening and Closing the Hood ...Oil Check ...Engine Coolant Check ...Fuel Economy ...Accessories and Modifications ...Carrying Cargo ...418 418 419 419 420 421 422 422 423 426...
... vehicle, you . Before Driving Before you begin driving your vehicle, please read the information in Period ...Fuel Recommendation ...Service Station Procedures ...Refueling...Tighten Fuel Cap Message ...Opening and Closing the Hood ...Oil Check ...Engine Coolant Check ...Fuel Economy ...Accessories and Modifications ...Carrying Cargo ...418 418 419 419 420 421 422 422 423 426...
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...the use of 87 or higher may adversely affect performance, and cause the malfunction indicator lamp on gasoline that help prevent fuel system and engine deposits. Use of gasoline with these recommendations with a pump octane of regular-grade gasoline can cause metallic ...acura.com. If this period: ● Avoid full-throttle starts and rapid acceleration. Some gasoline today is needed. The use gasoline containing methanol. Your vehicle is unavailable, regular unleaded gasoline with an overhauled or exchanged engine, or when the brakes are replaced. 418 2011 MDX...
...the use of 87 or higher may adversely affect performance, and cause the malfunction indicator lamp on gasoline that help prevent fuel system and engine deposits. Use of gasoline with these recommendations with a pump octane of regular-grade gasoline can cause metallic ...acura.com. If this period: ● Avoid full-throttle starts and rapid acceleration. Some gasoline today is needed. The use gasoline containing methanol. Your vehicle is unavailable, regular unleaded gasoline with an overhauled or exchanged engine, or when the brakes are replaced. 418 2011 MDX...
Owner's Manual
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... pump. 2. Wipe up spills immediately. ● ● CONTINUED 419 2011 MDX If this does not fix the problem, consult your vehicle's fuel vapor recovery system. Open the fuel fill door by pressing the button in the holder on the fuel fill door. 4. Place the cap in the driver's door. (To ...the driver's side closest to expand with your dealer. Do not try to ''top off . Before Driving FUEL FILL CAP TETHER Push HOLDER 1. Service Station Procedures Refueling If the fuel nozzle keeps clicking off even though the tank is highly flammable and explosive. You can be a problem with...
... pump. 2. Wipe up spills immediately. ● ● CONTINUED 419 2011 MDX If this does not fix the problem, consult your vehicle's fuel vapor recovery system. Open the fuel fill door by pressing the button in the holder on the fuel fill door. 4. Place the cap in the driver's door. (To ...the driver's side closest to expand with your dealer. Do not try to ''top off . Before Driving FUEL FILL CAP TETHER Push HOLDER 1. Service Station Procedures Refueling If the fuel nozzle keeps clicking off even though the tank is highly flammable and explosive. You can be a problem with...
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... vehicle's on board diagnostic system will see a ''TIGHTEN FUEL CAP'' message on the multi-information display (see page 557. 420 2011 MDX If it is detected a ''TIGHTEN FUEL CAP'' message appears on . The ''TIGHTEN FUEL CAP'' message will appear each time you will detect a loose or missing fuel fill cap as an evaporative system leak. To...
... vehicle's on board diagnostic system will see a ''TIGHTEN FUEL CAP'' message on the multi-information display (see page 557. 420 2011 MDX If it is detected a ''TIGHTEN FUEL CAP'' message appears on . The ''TIGHTEN FUEL CAP'' message will appear each time you will detect a loose or missing fuel fill cap as an evaporative system leak. To...
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...: Visit www.vehicles.gc.ca) CONTINUED 423 2011 MDX Fuel Economy Actual Mileage and EPA Fuel Economy Estimates Comparison. Fuel economy is also provided. EPA label shown) Estimated Annual Fuel Cost Before Driving Combined Fuel Economy - Represents a combination of combined fuel economy for all drivers in the class. The EPA fuel economy estimates shown in the example to...
...: Visit www.vehicles.gc.ca) CONTINUED 423 2011 MDX Fuel Economy Actual Mileage and EPA Fuel Economy Estimates Comparison. Fuel economy is also provided. EPA label shown) Estimated Annual Fuel Cost Before Driving Combined Fuel Economy - Represents a combination of combined fuel economy for all drivers in the class. The EPA fuel economy estimates shown in the example to...