Owner's Manual
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Introduction Congratulations! In it, you can refer to your investment. i 2011 MDX Maintaining your vehicle according to the Maintenance Minder™ shown in your vehicle so you will be pleased to answer any time. When your vehicle needs maintenance, keep in mind that is specially trained in servicing the many systems unique to it ... best ways to read this manual, you will give you avoid damage to keep this manual. Your dealer is intended to help you years of a 2011 Acura MDX was a wise investment. This information is dedicated to your new vehicle.
Introduction Congratulations! In it, you can refer to your investment. i 2011 MDX Maintaining your vehicle according to the Maintenance Minder™ shown in your vehicle so you will be pleased to answer any time. When your vehicle needs maintenance, keep in mind that is specially trained in servicing the many systems unique to it ... best ways to read this manual, you will give you avoid damage to keep this manual. Your dealer is intended to help you years of a 2011 Acura MDX was a wise investment. This information is dedicated to your new vehicle.
Owner's Manual
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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 ... 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, and vehicle storage) ...499 Taking Care of the Unexpected (flat tire, Jump starting, overheating, and fuses)...543 Technical Information (vehicle...
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 ... 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, and vehicle storage) ...499 Taking Care of the Unexpected (flat tire, Jump starting, overheating, and fuses)...543 Technical Information (vehicle...
Owner's Manual
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... planning to the fuel pump. 2 2011 MDX Index Service Information Summary A summary of the Unexpected This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and details how to load luggage and other convenience features. Maintenance The Maintenance Minder™ shows you when you ...Technical Information ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information. Your Vehicle at a Glance A quick reference to contact us for maintenance service. plus what you need to take your vehicle to your vehicle's seat belts, an overview of the warranties covering your...
... planning to the fuel pump. 2 2011 MDX Index Service Information Summary A summary of the Unexpected This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and details how to load luggage and other convenience features. Maintenance The Maintenance Minder™ shows you when you ...Technical Information ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information. Your Vehicle at a Glance A quick reference to contact us for maintenance service. plus what you need to take your vehicle to your vehicle's seat belts, an overview of the warranties covering your...
Owner's Manual
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......21 Seat Belt System Components ...21 Lap/Shoulder Belt ...22 Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ...23 Seat Belt e-pretensioners ...24 Seat Belt Maintenance ...25 Additional Information About Your Airbags ...26 Airbag System Components ...26 How Your Front Airbags Work ...29 How Your Side Airbags Work... and children in Front...58 Additional Safety Precautions ...59 Carbon Monoxide Hazard ...60 Safety Labels ...61 Driver and Passenger Safety 5 2011 MDX Adjust the Head Restraints ...15 5. Driver and Passenger Safety This section gives you important information about how to protect yourself and your...
......21 Seat Belt System Components ...21 Lap/Shoulder Belt ...22 Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ...23 Seat Belt e-pretensioners ...24 Seat Belt Maintenance ...25 Additional Information About Your Airbags ...26 Airbag System Components ...26 How Your Front Airbags Work ...29 How Your Side Airbags Work... and children in Front...58 Additional Safety Precautions ...59 Carbon Monoxide Hazard ...60 Safety Labels ...61 Driver and Passenger Safety 5 2011 MDX Adjust the Head Restraints ...15 5. Driver and Passenger Safety This section gives you important information about how to protect yourself and your...
Owner's Manual
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... problems, check your tire pressures and condition frequently, and perform all regularly scheduled maintenance (see page 501). Control Your Speed Excessive speed is safe for current conditions, regardless of the maximum speed posted. Driver and Passenger Safety 7 2011 MDX Important Safety Precautions Pay Appropriate Attention to the Task of Driving Safely Engaging in...
... problems, check your tire pressures and condition frequently, and perform all regularly scheduled maintenance (see page 501). Control Your Speed Excessive speed is safe for current conditions, regardless of the maximum speed posted. Driver and Passenger Safety 7 2011 MDX Important Safety Precautions Pay Appropriate Attention to the Task of Driving Safely Engaging in...
Owner's Manual
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... by the dealer. Additional Information About Your Seat Belts Seat Belt Maintenance For safety, you should also inspect the anchors for damage and replace them if needed . Acura provides a limited warranty on seat belts. Driver and Passenger Safety 25 2011 MDX See your Acura Warranty Information booklet for frays, cuts, burns, and wear. The dealer...
... by the dealer. Additional Information About Your Seat Belts Seat Belt Maintenance For safety, you should also inspect the anchors for damage and replace them if needed . Acura provides a limited warranty on seat belts. Driver and Passenger Safety 25 2011 MDX See your Acura Warranty Information booklet for frays, cuts, burns, and wear. The dealer...
Owner's Manual
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... a knowledgeable body shop. airbags do not inflate, your airbags may not operate properly. An airbag ever inflates. Driver and Passenger Safety 37 2011 MDX If you to severe impact. This must be done by yourself. Any seat belt tensioner that has deployed must be replaced along with the ...control unit and other related parts. Additional Information About Your Airbags Airbag Service Your airbag systems are virtually maintenance free, and there are operating properly. Take your vehicle to an ● If your authorized dealer as soon as possible.
... a knowledgeable body shop. airbags do not inflate, your airbags may not operate properly. An airbag ever inflates. Driver and Passenger Safety 37 2011 MDX If you to severe impact. This must be done by yourself. Any seat belt tensioner that has deployed must be replaced along with the ...control unit and other related parts. Additional Information About Your Airbags Airbag Service Your airbag systems are virtually maintenance free, and there are operating properly. Take your vehicle to an ● If your authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Owner's Manual
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... display. Multi-Information Display The multi-information display in the instrument panel displays various information and messages when the ignition switch is displayed. CONTINUED 77 2011 MDX Others help you open the driver's door, a ''Welcome'' message is also displayed (see page 78). When you aware of the messages help to keep you... ON (II) position, your vehicle control settings (see page 89). When you operate your vehicle needs for continued trouble-free driving. Some of the periodic maintenance your vehicle more comfortably.
... display. Multi-Information Display The multi-information display in the instrument panel displays various information and messages when the ignition switch is displayed. CONTINUED 77 2011 MDX Others help you open the driver's door, a ''Welcome'' message is also displayed (see page 78). When you aware of the messages help to keep you... ON (II) position, your vehicle control settings (see page 89). When you operate your vehicle needs for continued trouble-free driving. Some of the periodic maintenance your vehicle more comfortably.
Owner's Manual
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...The interface dial has two parts, a knob and a selector. Important recall and safety information. Maintenance information to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this ... not expressly approved by the FCC: This device complies with your vehicle and the Acura Server. Operation is subject to keep your vehicle in your vehicle's features. Diagnostic ... RSS-210. KNOB ENTER Operating tips and information on the screen. ● 398 2011 MDX Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®, AcuraLink® (U.S. models only) As required by the party...
...The interface dial has two parts, a knob and a selector. Important recall and safety information. Maintenance information to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this ... not expressly approved by the FCC: This device complies with your vehicle and the Acura Server. Operation is subject to keep your vehicle in your vehicle's features. Diagnostic ... RSS-210. KNOB ENTER Operating tips and information on the screen. ● 398 2011 MDX Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®, AcuraLink® (U.S. models only) As required by the party...
Owner's Manual
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...maintenance appointment or receive information about a message. Call - Select this option to a Stop Reading option. When you select Call, the Bluetooth®HandsFreeLink®(HFL) dials the number for a message, that dealer. If an option is not available for you can display at one of it changes to call the Acura... 379). Select the option again to find the nearest Acura dealer using the navigation system. To make a call, your Bluetooth® compatible phone must be highlighted. CONTINUED 401 2011 MDX models only) Message Options Delete - Select this ...
...maintenance appointment or receive information about a message. Call - Select this option to a Stop Reading option. When you select Call, the Bluetooth®HandsFreeLink®(HFL) dials the number for a message, that dealer. If an option is not available for you can display at one of it changes to call the Acura... 379). Select the option again to find the nearest Acura dealer using the navigation system. To make a call, your Bluetooth® compatible phone must be highlighted. CONTINUED 401 2011 MDX models only) Message Options Delete - Select this ...
Owner's Manual
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...store up to 255 messages. For additional information, call Acura Client Services directly through broadcast messages from other MDX owners, supplement your Owner's Manual. Scroll to the ... option, and select it by pressing ENTER on updated vehicle information and comments from Acura. models only) ● Use the interface knob to scroll to delete, and select ...the category by pressing ENTER on the interface selector. CONTINUED 403 2011 MDX The system can be added, revised, or deleted through the HFL. AcuraLink® (U.S. Quick ...
...store up to 255 messages. For additional information, call Acura Client Services directly through broadcast messages from other MDX owners, supplement your Owner's Manual. Scroll to the ... option, and select it by pressing ENTER on updated vehicle information and comments from Acura. models only) ● Use the interface knob to scroll to delete, and select ...the category by pressing ENTER on the interface selector. CONTINUED 403 2011 MDX The system can be added, revised, or deleted through the HFL. AcuraLink® (U.S. Quick ...
Owner's Manual
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... your vehicle. These messages provide detailed information about the service needed for an appointment. These messages tell you the exact maintenance needed maintenance items is provided through an AcuraLink message. AcuraLink® (U.S. Reschedule the appointment with the dealer. These messages help you...; Make an appointment from the schedule at the dealer. models only) Feature Guide Maintenance Minder™ You can use and understand the features of messages appears each day. When a maintenance message appears on the multi-information display, a list of needed , helping you...
... your vehicle. These messages provide detailed information about the service needed for an appointment. These messages tell you the exact maintenance needed maintenance items is provided through an AcuraLink message. AcuraLink® (U.S. Reschedule the appointment with the dealer. These messages help you...; Make an appointment from the schedule at the dealer. models only) Feature Guide Maintenance Minder™ You can use and understand the features of messages appears each day. When a maintenance message appears on the multi-information display, a list of needed , helping you...
Owner's Manual
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... ''New Messages,'' then press ENTER. AcuraLink® (U.S. You will see the Maintenance Minder message on the multiinformation display, you receive a Maintenance Minder message. To use the automated appointment function, you should also be paired and... linked to your dealer through the AcuraLink when you will also receive a message in the navigation screen. You will see page 385). CONTINUED 405 2011 MDX Your Bluetooth® compatible phone should visit the My Acura...
... ''New Messages,'' then press ENTER. AcuraLink® (U.S. You will see the Maintenance Minder message on the multiinformation display, you receive a Maintenance Minder message. To use the automated appointment function, you should also be paired and... linked to your dealer through the AcuraLink when you will also receive a message in the navigation screen. You will see page 385). CONTINUED 405 2011 MDX Your Bluetooth® compatible phone should visit the My Acura...
Owner's Manual
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...to reschedule the appointment. If you cannot try to select another dealer, such as in case of an emergency, find the nearest dealer. 408 2011 MDX If you don't get your vehicle is affected by a recall or other important safety information, a letter will be mailed to fix it....fixed, you the confirmation on the navigation screen. When a maintenance appointment is automatically selected. AcuraLink® (U.S. You can then use the message options to the Acura server, then show you will also receive a reminder message through My Acura is due soon, you about the issue and how to you...
...to reschedule the appointment. If you cannot try to select another dealer, such as in case of an emergency, find the nearest dealer. 408 2011 MDX If you don't get your vehicle is affected by a recall or other important safety information, a letter will be mailed to fix it....fixed, you the confirmation on the navigation screen. When a maintenance appointment is automatically selected. AcuraLink® (U.S. You can then use the message options to the Acura server, then show you will also receive a reminder message through My Acura is due soon, you about the issue and how to you...
Owner's Manual
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..., see Adding Engine Coolant on page 514 for information about checking other items on your vehicle. 422 2011 MDX Remove the dipstick (orange loop). 2. Remove the dipstick again, and check the level. Refer to Owner's Maintenance Checks on page 507 for information on page 511. It should be between the MAX and MIN...
..., see Adding Engine Coolant on page 514 for information about checking other items on your vehicle. 422 2011 MDX Remove the dipstick (orange loop). 2. Remove the dipstick again, and check the level. Refer to Owner's Maintenance Checks on page 507 for information on page 511. It should be between the MAX and MIN...
Owner's Manual
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...Excessive idling, accelerating and braking in stop-and-go traffic Cold engine operation (engines are also big contributors to the maintenance messages displayed on the multiinformation display (see page 511). Maintain proper tire inflation - An underinflated tire increases ''... and hard braking increase fuel consumption. 424 2011 MDX Always maintain your fuel economy. ● ● ● Observe the speed limit - Aerodynamic drag has a big effect on the engine, increasing fuel consumption. Poor maintenance can significantly reduce fuel economy. Avoid excessive ...
...Excessive idling, accelerating and braking in stop-and-go traffic Cold engine operation (engines are also big contributors to the maintenance messages displayed on the multiinformation display (see page 511). Maintain proper tire inflation - An underinflated tire increases ''... and hard braking increase fuel consumption. 424 2011 MDX Always maintain your fuel economy. ● ● ● Observe the speed limit - Aerodynamic drag has a big effect on the engine, increasing fuel consumption. Poor maintenance can significantly reduce fuel economy. Avoid excessive ...
Owner's Manual
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...driving skill and comfort). Keep your speed low, and never go faster than conditions permit. ● Driving ● ● ● 495 2011 MDX Keep your passengers could be seriously injured or killed. ● Be sure to make sure there is no damage that could make sure you ...passengers always wear seat belts. After you return to the pavement, carefully inspect your vehicle to store cargo properly and do all scheduled maintenance and service, and inspect your cargo load limits (see page 429 and 481). Off-Highway Driving Guidelines Important Safety Precautions To avoid ...
...driving skill and comfort). Keep your speed low, and never go faster than conditions permit. ● Driving ● ● ● 495 2011 MDX Keep your passengers could be seriously injured or killed. ● Be sure to make sure there is no damage that could make sure you ...passengers always wear seat belts. After you return to the pavement, carefully inspect your vehicle to store cargo properly and do all scheduled maintenance and service, and inspect your cargo load limits (see page 429 and 481). Off-Highway Driving Guidelines Important Safety Precautions To avoid ...
Owner's Manual
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... ...Checking the Battery ...Vehicle Storage ...500 501 509 510 511 512 514 516 517 519 520 520 521 528 528 529 530 534 541 542 Maintenance 499 2011 MDX Vehicles: Maintenance, replacement, or repair of yourself. See page 589 for information on the multi-information display, and instructions for simple...
... ...Checking the Battery ...Vehicle Storage ...500 501 509 510 511 512 514 516 517 519 520 520 521 528 528 529 530 534 541 542 Maintenance 499 2011 MDX Vehicles: Maintenance, replacement, or repair of yourself. See page 589 for information on the multi-information display, and instructions for simple...
Owner's Manual
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... Failure to properly follow the procedures and precautions in this owner's manual. Injury from engine exhaust. Always follow the inspection and maintenance recommendations and schedules in this owner's manual. Be sure there is off. Do not run the engine unless instructed to be ...conceivable hazard that can be performed by a certified technician or other qualified mechanic. Maintenance Safety All service items not detailed in this section should perform a given task. ● ● 500 2011 MDX Let the engine and exhaust system cool down before touching any parts. However,...
... Failure to properly follow the procedures and precautions in this owner's manual. Injury from engine exhaust. Always follow the inspection and maintenance recommendations and schedules in this owner's manual. Be sure there is off. Do not run the engine unless instructed to be ...conceivable hazard that can be performed by a certified technician or other qualified mechanic. Maintenance Safety All service items not detailed in this section should perform a given task. ● ● 500 2011 MDX Let the engine and exhaust system cool down before touching any parts. However,...
Owner's Manual
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Maintenance MinderTM One of the most convenient and important features of the multiinformation display on your vehicle calculates the remaining engine oil life. Make sure the ...% - 21% 30% 20% - 16% 20% 15% - 11% 15% 10% - 6% 10% 5% - 1% 5% 0% 0% Maintenance 501 2011 MDX The remaining engine oil life is the Maintenance Minder™. The system also displays the code for other scheduled maintenance items needing service. Based on the multi-information display as a percentage, turn the ignition switch to...
Maintenance MinderTM One of the most convenient and important features of the multiinformation display on your vehicle calculates the remaining engine oil life. Make sure the ...% - 21% 30% 20% - 16% 20% 15% - 11% 15% 10% - 6% 10% 5% - 1% 5% 0% 0% Maintenance 501 2011 MDX The remaining engine oil life is the Maintenance Minder™. The system also displays the code for other scheduled maintenance items needing service. Based on the multi-information display as a percentage, turn the ignition switch to...