Owner's Manual
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... RESTRAINT INDICATOR (P.71) SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.66) SIDE AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR (P.66) Instruments and Controls ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.66) MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (P.437) SH-AWD® (P.69) INDICATOR IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.70) CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.65) A/T TEMPERATURE INDICATOR (P.68) LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR (P.65) FOG LIGHT INDICATOR (P.70) CRUISE MAIN...) VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.67) VSA ACTIVATION INDICATOR (P.67) : If equipped The U.S. Differences for the Canadian models are noted in the text. 63 2008 MDX
... RESTRAINT INDICATOR (P.71) SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.66) SIDE AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR (P.66) Instruments and Controls ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.66) MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (P.437) SH-AWD® (P.69) INDICATOR IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.70) CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.65) A/T TEMPERATURE INDICATOR (P.68) LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR (P.65) FOG LIGHT INDICATOR (P.70) CRUISE MAIN...) VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.67) VSA ACTIVATION INDICATOR (P.67) : If equipped The U.S. Differences for the Canadian models are noted in the text. 63 2008 MDX
Owner's Manual
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...Indicators Message Indicator This indicator comes on when there is a system message on at any other indicators in the SH-AWD® system. Take your vehicle to a dealer to the system. 69 2008 MDX For more information, see page 82 ). You will also see page 81 ). Pull to see the message (see... a ''SH-AWD® DIFF TEMP. If this indicator comes on the steering wheel (see page 73 ) to the side of ...
...Indicators Message Indicator This indicator comes on when there is a system message on at any other indicators in the SH-AWD® system. Take your vehicle to a dealer to the system. 69 2008 MDX For more information, see page 82 ). You will also see page 81 ). Pull to see the message (see... a ''SH-AWD® DIFF TEMP. If this indicator comes on the steering wheel (see page 73 ) to the side of ...
Owner's Manual
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... odometer shows the total distance your vehicle has been driven. models and kilometers in U.S. It is blank, SH-AWD® or TIRE PRESSURE, pressing the SEL/RESET button changes the display to CONTINUED ''0.0.'' 75 2008 MDX There are two trip meters: Trip A and Trip B. To reset a trip meter, display it . This meter shows...
... odometer shows the total distance your vehicle has been driven. models and kilometers in U.S. It is blank, SH-AWD® or TIRE PRESSURE, pressing the SEL/RESET button changes the display to CONTINUED ''0.0.'' 75 2008 MDX There are two trip meters: Trip A and Trip B. To reset a trip meter, display it . This meter shows...
Owner's Manual
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... are low, inflate them to each tire in this monitor. Main Menu Table Of Contents Multi-Information Display Engine Oil Life ENGINE OIL LIFE SH-AWD® Torque Distribution Monitor Tire Pressure Monitor Instruments and Controls U.S. This monitor shows how much torque is shown on engine operating conditions and accumulated engine... oil is replaced and the display is calculated based on the multi-information display, press the SEL/RESET button. You can see page 351 . 77 2008 MDX The engine oil life is reset.
... are low, inflate them to each tire in this monitor. Main Menu Table Of Contents Multi-Information Display Engine Oil Life ENGINE OIL LIFE SH-AWD® Torque Distribution Monitor Tire Pressure Monitor Instruments and Controls U.S. This monitor shows how much torque is shown on engine operating conditions and accumulated engine... oil is replaced and the display is calculated based on the multi-information display, press the SEL/RESET button. You can see page 351 . 77 2008 MDX The engine oil life is reset.
Owner's Manual
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... Guidelines ...338 Preparing to Drive ...338 Starting the Engine...339 Check Starting System Message ...340 Automatic Transmission...341 Super Handling-All Wheel Drive (SH-AWD®) System ...348 Parking ...350 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ...351 Braking System...356 Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...357 Vehicle Stability Assist... (VSA) System...359 Active Damper System ...361 Towing a Trailer ...363 Trailer Stability Assist ...375 Off-Highway Driving Guidelines ...377 Driving 337 2008 MDX Main Menu Driving This section gives you are planning to tow a trailer or drive off-high way.
... Guidelines ...338 Preparing to Drive ...338 Starting the Engine...339 Check Starting System Message ...340 Automatic Transmission...341 Super Handling-All Wheel Drive (SH-AWD®) System ...348 Parking ...350 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ...351 Braking System...356 Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...357 Vehicle Stability Assist... (VSA) System...359 Active Damper System ...361 Towing a Trailer ...363 Trailer Stability Assist ...375 Off-Highway Driving Guidelines ...377 Driving 337 2008 MDX Main Menu Driving This section gives you are planning to tow a trailer or drive off-high way.
Owner's Manual
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... still your responsibility to drive and corner at the same speed, the torque distribution monitor may stop displaying the amount of torque. SH-AWD® Torque Distribution Monitor TORQUE INDICATOR Each torque indicator is displayed as cruising on the multi-information display shows you the amount of torque... wheel. Each wheel: right front (RF), left front (LF), right rear (RR), and left rear (LR), has its own torque indicator. 348 2008 MDX While the SH-AWD® system helps to enhance the vehicle's driving stability in torque distribution. When there is not a system problem.
... still your responsibility to drive and corner at the same speed, the torque distribution monitor may stop displaying the amount of torque. SH-AWD® Torque Distribution Monitor TORQUE INDICATOR Each torque indicator is displayed as cruising on the multi-information display shows you the amount of torque... wheel. Each wheel: right front (RF), left front (LF), right rear (RR), and left rear (LR), has its own torque indicator. 348 2008 MDX While the SH-AWD® system helps to enhance the vehicle's driving stability in torque distribution. When there is not a system problem.
Owner's Manual
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...assist (VSA), but does not have it checked. You will also see an ''SH-AWD® DIFF TEMP. If the SH-AWD® indicator on the instrument panel stays on, and the ''CHECK SH-AWD® SYSTEM'' message also appears on the multiinformation display. Main Menu Table Of Contents... Super Handling-All Wheel Drive (SH-AWD®) System Your vehicle still has normal frontwheel drive with the SH-AWD® system. 349 2008 MDX Have your vehicle to a dealer ...
...assist (VSA), but does not have it checked. You will also see an ''SH-AWD® DIFF TEMP. If the SH-AWD® indicator on the instrument panel stays on, and the ''CHECK SH-AWD® SYSTEM'' message also appears on the multiinformation display. Main Menu Table Of Contents... Super Handling-All Wheel Drive (SH-AWD®) System Your vehicle still has normal frontwheel drive with the SH-AWD® system. 349 2008 MDX Have your vehicle to a dealer ...
Owner's Manual
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If you decide to campgrounds, picnic sites, and similar locations. Driving 377 2008 MDX It is not designed for use on unpaved roads, you and your speed low, and never go faster than the conditions allow you to occasionally ... does on or off -road activities. Improperly operating this section, and get acquainted with your passengers always wear seat belts. Follow all wheel drive (SH-AWD®) system allow . Important Safety Precautions To avoid loss of control or rollover, be seriously injured or killed. Main Menu Table Of Contents Off-Highway...
If you decide to campgrounds, picnic sites, and similar locations. Driving 377 2008 MDX It is not designed for use on unpaved roads, you and your speed low, and never go faster than the conditions allow you to occasionally ... does on or off -road activities. Improperly operating this section, and get acquainted with your passengers always wear seat belts. Follow all wheel drive (SH-AWD®) system allow . Important Safety Precautions To avoid loss of control or rollover, be seriously injured or killed. Main Menu Table Of Contents Off-Highway...
Owner's Manual
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...exceed 1,000 lbs (450 kg) or a tongue weight of 100 lbs (45 kg). Driving 379 2008 MDX Main Menu Table Of Contents Off-Highway Driving Guidelines The banks are still unable to the recovery vehicle ...stuck, carefully try to drive through water, test your warranties. Use a nylon strap to attach the MDX to free yourself, your tires and cause you unstuck. Once the strap is not flowing too fast.... If the water is safe to get you to the transmission or SH-AWD® system. Allow extra room for this purpose. The water is tight, the recovery vehicle should...
...exceed 1,000 lbs (450 kg) or a tongue weight of 100 lbs (45 kg). Driving 379 2008 MDX Main Menu Table Of Contents Off-Highway Driving Guidelines The banks are still unable to the recovery vehicle ...stuck, carefully try to drive through water, test your warranties. Use a nylon strap to attach the MDX to free yourself, your tires and cause you unstuck. Once the strap is not flowing too fast.... If the water is safe to get you to the transmission or SH-AWD® system. Allow extra room for this purpose. The water is tight, the recovery vehicle should...
Owner's Manual
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... code for other scheduled maintenance items needing service. Engine Oil Life The remaining engine oil life is the maintenance minder. CONTINUED 383 2008 MDX Based on your vehicle calculates the remaining engine oil life. Main Menu Table Of Contents Maintenance Minder One of the most convenient and...engine revolutions, the onboard computer in your vehicle is displayed according to the ON (II) position. Make sure the display shows blank, SH-AWD® and tire pressure, and then press the SEL/ RESET button on the multi-information display as a percentage, turn the ignition switch ...
... code for other scheduled maintenance items needing service. Engine Oil Life The remaining engine oil life is the maintenance minder. CONTINUED 383 2008 MDX Based on your vehicle calculates the remaining engine oil life. Main Menu Table Of Contents Maintenance Minder One of the most convenient and...engine revolutions, the onboard computer in your vehicle is displayed according to the ON (II) position. Make sure the display shows blank, SH-AWD® and tire pressure, and then press the SEL/ RESET button on the multi-information display as a percentage, turn the ignition switch ...
Owner's Manual
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... reset the engine oil life display. Press and hold the SEL/RESET button on the steering wheel repeatedly the multi-information display shows blank, SH-AWD® and tire pressure. 3. The maintenance item code(s) will disappear, and the engine oil life will see page 390 . 1. You will reset... by pressing the INFO ( / ) button, then press the SEL/RESET button to cancel the oil life reset mode, select ''CANCEL.'' 387 2008 MDX Main Menu Table Of Contents Maintenance Minder Maintenance Main Items and Sub Items Resetting the Engine Oil Life Display Your dealer will be shown on...
... reset the engine oil life display. Press and hold the SEL/RESET button on the steering wheel repeatedly the multi-information display shows blank, SH-AWD® and tire pressure. 3. The maintenance item code(s) will disappear, and the engine oil life will see page 390 . 1. You will reset... by pressing the INFO ( / ) button, then press the SEL/RESET button to cancel the oil life reset mode, select ''CANCEL.'' 387 2008 MDX Main Menu Table Of Contents Maintenance Minder Maintenance Main Items and Sub Items Resetting the Engine Oil Life Display Your dealer will be shown on...
Owner's Manual
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...Headlights, Daytime Running Lights Cooling Fan, Condenser Fan, MG Clutch, Headlight Washer Ignition Switch Main No. Amps. 3 3 5 6 50 A 60 A Circuits Protected Power Window SH-AWD®, Power Tailgate Open/Closer, Rear ACC Socket, Cargo Area Light, Rear Defroster ECU (PCM) Not Used Audio, Door Lock, Interior Lights Not Used Not...15 7 8 30 A 40 A 2 7 40 A 2 3 3 3 8 1 2 3 60 A 40 A 60 A 30 A 30 A 7.5 A 15 A 15 A 20 A 20 A 20 A 20 A Taking Care of the Unexpected 3 4 50 A : Canadian model 443 2008 MDX Main Menu Table Of Contents Fuse Locations PRIMARY UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOX No.
...Headlights, Daytime Running Lights Cooling Fan, Condenser Fan, MG Clutch, Headlight Washer Ignition Switch Main No. Amps. 3 3 5 6 50 A 60 A Circuits Protected Power Window SH-AWD®, Power Tailgate Open/Closer, Rear ACC Socket, Cargo Area Light, Rear Defroster ECU (PCM) Not Used Audio, Door Lock, Interior Lights Not Used Not...15 7 8 30 A 40 A 2 7 40 A 2 3 3 3 8 1 2 3 60 A 40 A 60 A 30 A 30 A 7.5 A 15 A 15 A 20 A 20 A 20 A 20 A Taking Care of the Unexpected 3 4 50 A : Canadian model 443 2008 MDX Main Menu Table Of Contents Fuse Locations PRIMARY UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOX No.
Owner's Manual
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... Protected Left Daytime Running Light Right Daytime Running Light Left Headlight High Right Headlight High : Canadian model 10 A 20 A 10 A 30 A 30 A 40 A 444 2008 MDX Amps. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Circuits Protected Not Used Not Used Not Used Not Used Rear ACC Socket Power Tailgate Not Used Cargo Area Light SH...-AWD® Rear Defroster Power Tailgate No. Amps. 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 22 7.5 A 30 A 7.5 A 15 A 15 A 15 A 15 A 40 A ...
... Protected Left Daytime Running Light Right Daytime Running Light Left Headlight High Right Headlight High : Canadian model 10 A 20 A 10 A 30 A 30 A 40 A 444 2008 MDX Amps. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Circuits Protected Not Used Not Used Not Used Not Used Rear ACC Socket Power Tailgate Not Used Cargo Area Light SH...-AWD® Rear Defroster Power Tailgate No. Amps. 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 22 7.5 A 30 A 7.5 A 15 A 15 A 15 A 15 A 40 A ...
Owner's Manual
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... Socket IG Coil Windshield Wiper Subwoofer Passenger's Power Recline Driver's Power Slide Telescope Steering Wheel Driver's Power Recline Passenger's Power Slide Alternator Fuel Pump SH-AWD® , Active Damper Control Unit Gauges No. Amps. 1 2 7.5 A 7.5 A Circuits Protected Starter DIAG STS 445 2008 MDX Main Menu Table Of Contents Fuse Locations INTERIOR FUSE BOX No.
... Socket IG Coil Windshield Wiper Subwoofer Passenger's Power Recline Driver's Power Slide Telescope Steering Wheel Driver's Power Recline Passenger's Power Slide Alternator Fuel Pump SH-AWD® , Active Damper Control Unit Gauges No. Amps. 1 2 7.5 A 7.5 A Circuits Protected Starter DIAG STS 445 2008 MDX Main Menu Table Of Contents Fuse Locations INTERIOR FUSE BOX No.
Owner's Manual
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... ...71 Low Oil Pressure ...65, 436 Low Tire Pressure ...68 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...437 Security System ...71 Side Airbag Off ...66 Seat Belt ...64 SH-AWD® ...69, 348 SRS ...66 System Message ...69, 80 Tire Pressure Monitor ...68 Turn Signal and Hazard Warning ...67 VSA Activation ...67 VSA System ...67... ...159 Parking ...118 Load Limit ...333, 364 LOCK (Ignition Key Position) ...129 J Jacking up the Vehicle ...428 Jack, Tire ...425 Jump Starting ...432 INDEX CONTINUED V 2008 MDX
... ...71 Low Oil Pressure ...65, 436 Low Tire Pressure ...68 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...437 Security System ...71 Side Airbag Off ...66 Seat Belt ...64 SH-AWD® ...69, 348 SRS ...66 System Message ...69, 80 Tire Pressure Monitor ...68 Turn Signal and Hazard Warning ...67 VSA Activation ...67 VSA System ...67... ...159 Parking ...118 Load Limit ...333, 364 LOCK (Ignition Key Position) ...129 J Jacking up the Vehicle ...428 Jack, Tire ...425 Jump Starting ...432 INDEX CONTINUED V 2008 MDX
Owner's Manual
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...'s Weight Sensors...29 Impact Sensors...25, 26 Sequential SportShift Mode ...343 Serial Number ...450 Service Intervals ...383 Service Manual ...469 Service Station Procedures ...323 SH-AWD® ...348 Indicator ...69 Torque Distribution Monitor ...348 Shifting the Automatic Transmission ...341 Shift Lever Position Indicator ...341 Shift Lock Release ...346 Side Airbags ...30... Storing Your Vehicle ...422 Sun Visor...166 Supplemental Restraint System Servicing ...35 SRS Indicator...33, 66 System Components...24 Synthetic Oil ...394 T Tachometer ...72 VIII 2008 MDX
...'s Weight Sensors...29 Impact Sensors...25, 26 Sequential SportShift Mode ...343 Serial Number ...450 Service Intervals ...383 Service Manual ...469 Service Station Procedures ...323 SH-AWD® ...348 Indicator ...69 Torque Distribution Monitor ...348 Shifting the Automatic Transmission ...341 Shift Lever Position Indicator ...341 Shift Lock Release ...346 Side Airbags ...30... Storing Your Vehicle ...422 Sun Visor...166 Supplemental Restraint System Servicing ...35 SRS Indicator...33, 66 System Components...24 Synthetic Oil ...394 T Tachometer ...72 VIII 2008 MDX
Owner's Manual
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... Inflation ...415 Inspection ...417 Maintenance ...418 Replacing ...418 Rotating...418 Snow ...419 Specifications ...453 Tire Chains ...420 Tools, Tire Changing ...425 Torque Distribution Monitor (SH-AWD®) ...348 Towing A Trailer ...363 Emergency Wrecker ...446 Equipment and Accessories ...368 Weight Limit ...364 Trailer Loading ...364 Trailer Stability Assist ...376 Trailer Towing Tips... ...425 U Unexpected, Taking Care of the ...423 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ...454 Unleaded Gasoline...322 Used Oil, How to Dispose of ...395 INDEX CONTINUED IX 2008 MDX
... Inflation ...415 Inspection ...417 Maintenance ...418 Replacing ...418 Rotating...418 Snow ...419 Specifications ...453 Tire Chains ...420 Tools, Tire Changing ...425 Torque Distribution Monitor (SH-AWD®) ...348 Towing A Trailer ...363 Emergency Wrecker ...446 Equipment and Accessories ...368 Weight Limit ...364 Trailer Loading ...364 Trailer Stability Assist ...376 Trailer Towing Tips... ...425 U Unexpected, Taking Care of the ...423 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ...454 Unleaded Gasoline...322 Used Oil, How to Dispose of ...395 INDEX CONTINUED IX 2008 MDX
Owner's Manual
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... as a temporary replacement. Tire Pressure (measured cold): Front/Rear: 32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm ) Compact Spare Tire: 60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm ) 2008 MDX Capacity: SH-AWD® differential case 2.6 US qt (2.5 ) Transfer Assembly Fluid: SAE 90 or SAE 80W-90 viscosity hypoid gear oil, API service classified GL4 or GL5...
... as a temporary replacement. Tire Pressure (measured cold): Front/Rear: 32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm ) Compact Spare Tire: 60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm ) 2008 MDX Capacity: SH-AWD® differential case 2.6 US qt (2.5 ) Transfer Assembly Fluid: SAE 90 or SAE 80W-90 viscosity hypoid gear oil, API service classified GL4 or GL5...