Owner's Manual
Page 5
and 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 at a Glance (main controls) ...3 Driver and Passenger Safety (seat belts, SRS, and...
and 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 at a Glance (main controls) ...3 Driver and Passenger Safety (seat belts, SRS, and...
Owner's Manual
Page 6
...Taking Care of the Unexpected This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and details how to contact us for maintenance service. and Canada only) A summary of the warranties covering your vehicle to tow a trailer. Features How to the main controls in this manual. Your..., and valuable information on the dashboard and steering column. Overview of Contents Contents A convenient reference to the fuel pump. 2 2011 MDX Driver and Passenger Safety Important information about the proper use the controls on how to start the engine, shift the transmission, and...
...Taking Care of the Unexpected This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and details how to contact us for maintenance service. and Canada only) A summary of the warranties covering your vehicle to tow a trailer. Features How to the main controls in this manual. Your..., and valuable information on the dashboard and steering column. Overview of Contents Contents A convenient reference to the fuel pump. 2 2011 MDX Driver and Passenger Safety Important information about the proper use the controls on how to start the engine, shift the transmission, and...
Owner's Manual
Page 18
...and in serious injury or death if the front airbags inflate. If you cannot get far enough away from the front airbags as possible. 14 2011 MDX See page 148 for how to a front airbag can be seriously injured by an inflating front airbag, or by striking the steering wheel or ...dashboard. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Transport Canada recommend that you can result in and out (see page 133). Adjust the driver's seat as far to maintain full control of the vehicle....
...and in serious injury or death if the front airbags inflate. If you cannot get far enough away from the front airbags as possible. 14 2011 MDX See page 148 for how to a front airbag can be seriously injured by an inflating front airbag, or by striking the steering wheel or ...dashboard. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Transport Canada recommend that you can result in and out (see page 133). Adjust the driver's seat as far to maintain full control of the vehicle....
Owner's Manual
Page 39
... on at all, you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. If the indicator comes on or flashes on after the engine starts. Canada Driver and Passenger Safety If you see page 86). If it does not come on and off . Additional Information About Your Airbags How the SRS..., the indicator should have the system checked by a dealer as soon as possible if the SRS indicator alerts you to a possible problem. ● ● 35 2011 MDX This tells you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, this indicator comes on briefly and then go out (see page 86). It...
... on at all, you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. If the indicator comes on or flashes on after the engine starts. Canada Driver and Passenger Safety If you see page 86). If it does not come on and off . Additional Information About Your Airbags How the SRS..., the indicator should have the system checked by a dealer as soon as possible if the SRS indicator alerts you to a possible problem. ● ● 35 2011 MDX This tells you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, this indicator comes on briefly and then go out (see page 86). It...
Owner's Manual
Page 40
However, the indicator will be interfering with the airbag. Any object(s), such as possible. 36 2011 MDX The passenger airbag off indicator may be automatically shut off because weight sensors detect about 65 lbs (29 kg) or less (the weight of the ... Your Airbags How the Passenger Airbag Off Indicator Works PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR U.S. Look for and remove: ● Any items under the front passenger's seat. Canada Be aware that the passenger's front airbag has been shut off .
However, the indicator will be interfering with the airbag. Any object(s), such as possible. 36 2011 MDX The passenger airbag off indicator may be automatically shut off because weight sensors detect about 65 lbs (29 kg) or less (the weight of the ... Your Airbags How the Passenger Airbag Off Indicator Works PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR U.S. Look for and remove: ● Any items under the front passenger's seat. Canada Be aware that the passenger's front airbag has been shut off .
Owner's Manual
Page 42
... passenger's seat-back to deploy, possibly causing very serious injury. If ● belts provide the best protection. ● Do not tamper with disabilities, first contact Acura Client Services. If it can prevent the side airbag cutoff system from working properly. Do not remove or modify a front seat without consulting your airbags... sensor or the front passenger's weight sensors ineffective. Tampering could make the the airbags to liquid. In the US call 800-382-2238 and in Canada call 888-9-ACURA-9. 38 2011 MDX
... passenger's seat-back to deploy, possibly causing very serious injury. If ● belts provide the best protection. ● Do not tamper with disabilities, first contact Acura Client Services. If it can prevent the side airbag cutoff system from working properly. Do not remove or modify a front seat without consulting your airbags... sensor or the front passenger's weight sensors ineffective. Tampering could make the the airbags to liquid. In the US call 800-382-2238 and in Canada call 888-9-ACURA-9. 38 2011 MDX
Owner's Manual
Page 44
... and it can hit the back of the child seat with a seat belt. (See page 56 for important information about protecting larger children.) 40 2011 MDX Whenever possible, airbag inflates, it can inflate with enough force to kill or very seriously injure a small child. larger children should sit in the ..., an inflating front airbag can strike the child with enough force to cause very serious injuries. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Transport Canada recommend that automatically turns the passenger's front airbag off under be properly restrained in a back seat.
... and it can hit the back of the child seat with a seat belt. (See page 56 for important information about protecting larger children.) 40 2011 MDX Whenever possible, airbag inflates, it can inflate with enough force to kill or very seriously injure a small child. larger children should sit in the ..., an inflating front airbag can strike the child with enough force to cause very serious injuries. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Transport Canada recommend that automatically turns the passenger's front airbag off under be properly restrained in a back seat.
Owner's Manual
Page 62
...using a booster seat until the tops of this height should be properly restrained in Front The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Transport Canada recommend that all children age 12 and under be tall enough to properly fit (see pages 16 and 56). Physical Size Physically, ... who uses a booster seat must be able to follow the rules, including sitting properly, and wearing the seat belt properly throughout a ride. 58 2011 MDX When Can a Larger Child Sit in a back seat. If any part of a larger child's body is unrestrained, improperly restrained, sitting too close...
...using a booster seat until the tops of this height should be properly restrained in Front The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Transport Canada recommend that all children age 12 and under be tall enough to properly fit (see pages 16 and 56). Physical Size Physically, ... who uses a booster seat must be able to follow the rules, including sitting properly, and wearing the seat belt properly throughout a ride. 58 2011 MDX When Can a Larger Child Sit in a back seat. If any part of a larger child's body is unrestrained, improperly restrained, sitting too close...
Owner's Manual
Page 71
... indicate a problem in the brake system. This indicator also comes on when the battery needs to check the parking brake. Instruments and Controls CONTINUED 67 2011 MDX Canada Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator This indicator has two functions: 1. For more information, see page 558. Charging System Indicator This indicator has two functions...
... indicate a problem in the brake system. This indicator also comes on when the battery needs to check the parking brake. Instruments and Controls CONTINUED 67 2011 MDX Canada Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator This indicator has two functions: 1. For more information, see page 558. Charging System Indicator This indicator has two functions...
Owner's Manual
Page 72
... your dealer to have it indicates a potential problem with your front airbags. If this indicator on the multi-information display (see page 455. 68 2011 MDX If it comes on when you turn the ignition switch to your vehicle still has normal braking ability but no anti-lock function. With this... happens, take the vehicle to the ON (II) position. Canada Side Airbag Off Indicator This indicator comes on at any other time, there is a problem in the ABS. For more information, see page 87)....
... your dealer to have it indicates a potential problem with your front airbags. If this indicator on the multi-information display (see page 455. 68 2011 MDX If it comes on when you turn the ignition switch to your vehicle still has normal braking ability but no anti-lock function. With this... happens, take the vehicle to the ON (II) position. Canada Side Airbag Off Indicator This indicator comes on at any other time, there is a problem in the ABS. For more information, see page 87)....
Owner's Manual
Page 83
...meters: Trip A and Trip B. To reset a trip meter, display it . This meter shows the number of miles (U.S.) or kilometers (Canada) driven since you can keep track of miles or kilometers indicated. It measures miles in Canadian models. federal law and Canadian provincial/ territorial ...regulations to disconnect, reset, or alter the odometer with the intent to ''0.0.'' CONTINUED 79 2011 MDX models and kilometers in U.S. ODOMETER The odometer shows the total distance your vehicle has been driven. Each trip meter works independently, ...
...meters: Trip A and Trip B. To reset a trip meter, display it . This meter shows the number of miles (U.S.) or kilometers (Canada) driven since you can keep track of miles or kilometers indicated. It measures miles in Canadian models. federal law and Canadian provincial/ territorial ...regulations to disconnect, reset, or alter the odometer with the intent to ''0.0.'' CONTINUED 79 2011 MDX models and kilometers in U.S. ODOMETER The odometer shows the total distance your vehicle has been driven. Each trip meter works independently, ...
Owner's Manual
Page 84
...(30 km/h). When you can be affected by heat reflection from the road surface, engine heat, and the exhaust from surrounding traffic. CANADA The temperature sensor is displayed. This can adjust the outside Fahrenheit temperature in U.S. You can cause an incorrect temperature reading when your trip,... the sensor is not fully acclimatized, therefore it may take several minutes until the proper temperature is in Canadian models. 80 2011 MDX The temperature reading can set Trip A and average fuel economy A to reset at the same time. In the customizing mode, you reset ...
...(30 km/h). When you can be affected by heat reflection from the road surface, engine heat, and the exhaust from surrounding traffic. CANADA The temperature sensor is displayed. This can adjust the outside Fahrenheit temperature in U.S. You can cause an incorrect temperature reading when your trip,... the sensor is not fully acclimatized, therefore it may take several minutes until the proper temperature is in Canadian models. 80 2011 MDX The temperature reading can set Trip A and average fuel economy A to reset at the same time. In the customizing mode, you reset ...
Owner's Manual
Page 85
... engine operating conditions and accumulated engine revolutions. You can see page 446. For more information, see page 449. The display changes as shown. CONTINUED 81 2011 MDX Canada This shows the remaining life of each wheel. This monitor shows how much torque is calculated based on the multi-information display, press the SEL...
... engine operating conditions and accumulated engine revolutions. You can see page 446. For more information, see page 449. The display changes as shown. CONTINUED 81 2011 MDX Canada This shows the remaining life of each wheel. This monitor shows how much torque is calculated based on the multi-information display, press the SEL...
Owner's Manual
Page 88
You can travel on the multiinformation display (see page 103). 84 2011 MDX models or kilometers per hour (mph) for Canadian models. This shows the average speed you last reset it will vary with changes in speed, traffic, ... the number resets. Multi-Information Display RANGE AVERAGE SPEED ELAPSED TIME This shows the estimated distance you received over the last several miles (U.S.) or kilometers (Canada), so it . This distance is reset. When you turn the ignition switch to the trip computer's ELAPSED TIME display, and press and hold the SEL...
You can travel on the multiinformation display (see page 103). 84 2011 MDX models or kilometers per hour (mph) for Canadian models. This shows the average speed you last reset it will vary with changes in speed, traffic, ... the number resets. Multi-Information Display RANGE AVERAGE SPEED ELAPSED TIME This shows the estimated distance you received over the last several miles (U.S.) or kilometers (Canada), so it . This distance is reset. When you turn the ignition switch to the trip computer's ELAPSED TIME display, and press and hold the SEL...
Owner's Manual
Page 91
See page 70 See page 480 See page 516 Instruments and Controls See page 467 Canada See page 143 See page 75 See page 446 See page 446 See page 437 See page 357 See page 73 See page 461 See page 493 See page 450 See page 452 See page 450 CONTINUED 87 2011 MDX Multi-Information Display See page 456 U.S.
See page 70 See page 480 See page 516 Instruments and Controls See page 467 Canada See page 143 See page 75 See page 446 See page 446 See page 437 See page 357 See page 73 See page 461 See page 493 See page 450 See page 452 See page 450 CONTINUED 87 2011 MDX Multi-Information Display See page 456 U.S.
Owner's Manual
Page 141
... system indicator should come on briefly, then go off. If you have lost your key and you leave the vehicle alone. 137 2011 MDX Immobilizer System The Immobilizer System protects your vehicle inoperable. Electrical problems could void the user's authority to it means the system does not...the key, reinsert it, and turn the ignition switch to blink, it . Instruments and Controls Always take the ignition key with Industry Canada Standard RSS-210. The system may make your vehicle from theft. As required by the party responsible for compliance could result that may cause...
... system indicator should come on briefly, then go off. If you have lost your key and you leave the vehicle alone. 137 2011 MDX Immobilizer System The Immobilizer System protects your vehicle inoperable. Electrical problems could void the user's authority to it means the system does not...the key, reinsert it, and turn the ignition switch to blink, it . Instruments and Controls Always take the ignition key with Industry Canada Standard RSS-210. The system may make your vehicle from theft. As required by the party responsible for compliance could result that may cause...
Owner's Manual
Page 150
... may cause undesired operation of the device. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by carefully prying on the edge with a small flat-tip screwdriver. 146 2011 MDX Place a cloth on the edge of the FCC rules. Always confirm local regulations for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. As...
... may cause undesired operation of the device. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by carefully prying on the edge with a small flat-tip screwdriver. 146 2011 MDX Place a cloth on the edge of the FCC rules. Always confirm local regulations for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. As...
Owner's Manual
Page 200
... for higher numbered channels and left for lower numbered channels. XM Radio receives signals from two satellites to change channel selections. and XM CANADA® is a registered trademark of Canadian Satellite Radio Inc. Push the VOL/ knob to turn the ignition switch to XM Radio, ...turn on the audio system, and press the button. In the category mode, you listened to select another category. 196 2011 MDX XM is a registered business name of Sirius XM Radio, Inc. TUNE - Turn the TUNE knob to produce clear, highquality digital reception....
... for higher numbered channels and left for lower numbered channels. XM Radio receives signals from two satellites to change channel selections. and XM CANADA® is a registered trademark of Canadian Satellite Radio Inc. Push the VOL/ knob to turn the ignition switch to XM Radio, ...turn on the audio system, and press the button. In the category mode, you listened to select another category. 196 2011 MDX XM is a registered business name of Sirius XM Radio, Inc. TUNE - Turn the TUNE knob to produce clear, highquality digital reception....
Owner's Manual
Page 203
...responsible for compliance could affect XM Satellite Radio reception. xmradio.ca, or at 1-877-209-0079. will appear in the display. 199 2011 MDX Driving on the north side of music types and styles will need to give them your radio I .D. Driving on a single lane road... navigation system) Depending on where you drive, you may be able to listen to XM Radio broadcasts. Once your vehicle for at www. In Canada, contact XM CANADA®. Features ● ● ● ● ● ● There may experience reception problems. Interference can listen to a sampling...
...responsible for compliance could affect XM Satellite Radio reception. xmradio.ca, or at 1-877-209-0079. will appear in the display. 199 2011 MDX Driving on the north side of music types and styles will need to give them your radio I .D. Driving on a single lane road... navigation system) Depending on where you drive, you may be able to listen to XM Radio broadcasts. Once your vehicle for at www. In Canada, contact XM CANADA®. Features ● ● ● ● ● ● There may experience reception problems. Interference can listen to a sampling...
Owner's Manual
Page 228
... vehicle is capable of music, XM Radio also allows you listened to will change to view channel and category selections in the United States, and Canada, except Hawaii, Alaska and Puerto Rico. XM is a registered business name of Sirius XM Radio, Inc. Operating the XM Radio Each time you push ...the interface selector up, the band will show in several categories. Adjust the volume by turning the VOL/ knob. 224 2011 MDX Playing the XM® Radio (Models with the interface dial. and XM CANADA® is a registered trademark of Canadian Satellite Radio Inc.
... vehicle is capable of music, XM Radio also allows you listened to will change to view channel and category selections in the United States, and Canada, except Hawaii, Alaska and Puerto Rico. XM is a registered business name of Sirius XM Radio, Inc. Operating the XM Radio Each time you push ...the interface selector up, the band will show in several categories. Adjust the volume by turning the VOL/ knob. 224 2011 MDX Playing the XM® Radio (Models with the interface dial. and XM CANADA® is a registered trademark of Canadian Satellite Radio Inc.