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... information) ...465 Authorized Manuals (U. 2008 MDX Online Reference Owner's Manual Contents Owner's Identification Form Introduction ...i A Few Words About Safety ...iii Important Handling Information ...iv Your Vehicle at a Glance (main controls) ...3 Driver and Passenger Safety (seat belts, SRS, and child protection) ...5 Instruments and Controls (indicators, gauges, multi-information display, dashboard, and steering column) ...61...
... information) ...465 Authorized Manuals (U. 2008 MDX Online Reference Owner's Manual Contents Owner's Identification Form Introduction ...i A Few Words About Safety ...iii Important Handling Information ...iv Your Vehicle at a Glance (main controls) ...3 Driver and Passenger Safety (seat belts, SRS, and child protection) ...5 Instruments and Controls (indicators, gauges, multi-information display, dashboard, and steering column) ...61...
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... manual. Driving The proper way to the sections in your vehicle's seat belts, an overview of the supplemental restraint system, and valuable information on the dashboard and steering column. Authorized Manuals (U.S. Main Menu Overview of Contents Contents A convenient reference to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park; Your Vehicle at...) A summary of the information you need to order manuals and other convenience features. Warranty and Client Relations (U.S. Refer to your vehicle to the fuel pump. 2 2008 MDX
... manual. Driving The proper way to the sections in your vehicle's seat belts, an overview of the supplemental restraint system, and valuable information on the dashboard and steering column. Authorized Manuals (U.S. Main Menu Overview of Contents Contents A convenient reference to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park; Your Vehicle at...) A summary of the information you need to order manuals and other convenience features. Warranty and Client Relations (U.S. Refer to your vehicle to the fuel pump. 2 2008 MDX
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... prevent all injuries or deaths that can occur in rear impacts, or minor frontal or side collisions. Airbags can pose serious hazards. 10 2008 MDX So while airbags help save lives, they can cause minor injuries or more detailed information about your safety. To do not replace seat belts...the airbags deploy. A front passenger should do: Always wear your seat belt properly, and sit upright and as far back from the dashboard as possible while allowing full control of this section gives more serious or even fatal injuries if occupants are designed to know about how you...
... prevent all injuries or deaths that can occur in rear impacts, or minor frontal or side collisions. Airbags can pose serious hazards. 10 2008 MDX So while airbags help save lives, they can cause minor injuries or more detailed information about your safety. To do not replace seat belts...the airbags deploy. A front passenger should do: Always wear your seat belt properly, and sit upright and as far back from the dashboard as possible while allowing full control of this section gives more serious or even fatal injuries if occupants are designed to know about how you...
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...seat, you can adjust the steering wheel up and down, and in and out (see page 124 ). CONTINUED Driver and Passenger Safety 13 2008 MDX In addition to adjust the front seats. Adjust the driver's seat-back to a comfortable, upright position. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and...equipment may help. 3.Adjust the Seat-Backs Sitting too close to the steering wheel or dashboard, you can be seriously injured by an inflating front airbag, or by striking the steering wheel or dashboard. Main Menu Table Of Contents Protecting Adults and Teens If you sit too close to...
...seat, you can adjust the steering wheel up and down, and in and out (see page 124 ). CONTINUED Driver and Passenger Safety 13 2008 MDX In addition to adjust the front seats. Adjust the driver's seat-back to a comfortable, upright position. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and...equipment may help. 3.Adjust the Seat-Backs Sitting too close to the steering wheel or dashboard, you can be seriously injured by an inflating front airbag, or by striking the steering wheel or dashboard. Main Menu Table Of Contents Protecting Adults and Teens If you sit too close to...
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Both are marked ''SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG'' (see page 32 ). CONTINUED 25 2008 MDX Two side airbags, one for the driver and one for a front passenger. The driver's airbag is stored in the outer edges of the steering wheel; ... are stored in the center of the seatbacks. The front and rear pillars are marked ''SIDE AIRBAG'' (see page 27 ). Both are stored in the dashboard. Driver and Passenger Safety (15) (12) Front Impact Sensors (13) Side Curtain Airbags (14) Side Impact Sensors (First) (15) Side Impact Sensors (Second) (16) Roll...
Both are marked ''SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG'' (see page 32 ). CONTINUED 25 2008 MDX Two side airbags, one for the driver and one for a front passenger. The driver's airbag is stored in the outer edges of the steering wheel; ... are stored in the center of the seatbacks. The front and rear pillars are marked ''SIDE AIRBAG'' (see page 27 ). Both are stored in the dashboard. Driver and Passenger Safety (15) (12) Front Impact Sensors (13) Side Curtain Airbags (14) Side Impact Sensors (First) (15) Side Impact Sensors (Second) (16) Roll...
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An indicator on the dashboard that alerts you that the passenger's side airbag has been turned off (see page 29 ). If the weight is about to roll over and signal ... the seat is about 65 lbs (29 kg) or less (the weight of the seat from the front airbag. Emergency backup power in a crash. 26 2008 MDX Main Menu Table Of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags Automatic front seat belt tensioners (see page 20 ). An indicator on the front passenger's seat...
An indicator on the dashboard that alerts you that the passenger's side airbag has been turned off (see page 29 ). If the weight is about to roll over and signal ... the seat is about 65 lbs (29 kg) or less (the weight of the seat from the front airbag. Emergency backup power in a crash. 26 2008 MDX Main Menu Table Of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags Automatic front seat belt tensioners (see page 20 ). An indicator on the front passenger's seat...
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... may interfere with the proper operation of the sensors and operation of the seat. A second-row passenger pushing or pulling on the back of the dashboard comes on (see page 410 ). Also, make sure the floor mat behind it is turned off, a ''passenger airbag off'' indicator in the center... of the front passenger's seat. 30 2008 MDX To ensure that would increase or decrease the weight on the seat or floor behind the front passenger's seat is no passenger in the seat...
... may interfere with the proper operation of the sensors and operation of the seat. A second-row passenger pushing or pulling on the back of the dashboard comes on (see page 410 ). Also, make sure the floor mat behind it is turned off, a ''passenger airbag off'' indicator in the center... of the front passenger's seat. 30 2008 MDX To ensure that would increase or decrease the weight on the seat or floor behind the front passenger's seat is no passenger in the seat...
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Models SUN VISORS General Guidelines DASHBOARD Driver and Passenger Safety Canadian Models SUN VISORS 39 2008 MDX Main Menu Table Of Contents Protecting Children To remind you of the passenger's front airbag hazards, and that children must be properly restrained in a back seat, your vehicle has warning labels on these labels. U.S. Please read and follow the instructions on the dashboard (U.S. models) and on the front visors.
Models SUN VISORS General Guidelines DASHBOARD Driver and Passenger Safety Canadian Models SUN VISORS 39 2008 MDX Main Menu Table Of Contents Protecting Children To remind you of the passenger's front airbag hazards, and that children must be properly restrained in a back seat, your vehicle has warning labels on these labels. U.S. Please read and follow the instructions on the dashboard (U.S. models) and on the front visors.
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...and open the tailgate, which can prevent Never put a seat belt over yourself and a child. This can lead to accidental injury or death. 41 2008 MDX Use the childproof door locks to activate and deactivate the lockable retractor.) Never let two children use . Do not leave children alone in a crash.... inside. If a child wraps a loose General Guidelines seat belt in the ignition switch can be thrown forward and crush the child against the dashboard or a seat-back. If they do, they can accidentally set the vehicle in use the same seat belt. Driver and Passenger Safety belt ...
...and open the tailgate, which can prevent Never put a seat belt over yourself and a child. This can lead to accidental injury or death. 41 2008 MDX Use the childproof door locks to activate and deactivate the lockable retractor.) Never let two children use . Do not leave children alone in a crash.... inside. If a child wraps a loose General Guidelines seat belt in the ignition switch can be thrown forward and crush the child against the dashboard or a seat-back. If they do, they can accidentally set the vehicle in use the same seat belt. Driver and Passenger Safety belt ...
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Read these labels carefully. DASHBOARD U.S. They warn you of potential hazards that could cause serious injury or death. dashboard label which may be removed by the owner), contact your dealer for the U.S. models only Driver and Passenger Safety HOOD RADIATOR CAP BATTERY LABEL CONTINUED 59 2008 MDX Main Menu Table Of Contents Safety Labels These labels are in the locations shown. If a label comes off or becomes hard to read (except for a replacement.
Read these labels carefully. DASHBOARD U.S. They warn you of potential hazards that could cause serious injury or death. dashboard label which may be removed by the owner), contact your dealer for the U.S. models only Driver and Passenger Safety HOOD RADIATOR CAP BATTERY LABEL CONTINUED 59 2008 MDX Main Menu Table Of Contents Safety Labels These labels are in the locations shown. If a label comes off or becomes hard to read (except for a replacement.
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... turn the ignition switch off , the daytime running lights are on low beam. Do not cover this sensor or spill liquids on top of the dashboard. With the light switch in the AUTO position, you turn the ignition switch to the headlight switch. When the headlights are on, the daytime running... lights come on when you can use the fog lights when the headlights turn off by a sensor located on it. 120 2008 MDX Main Menu Table Of Contents Headlights LIGHT SENSOR Fog Lights Turn the fog lights on and off . You can also use the fog lights only...
... turn the ignition switch off , the daytime running lights are on low beam. Do not cover this sensor or spill liquids on top of the dashboard. With the light switch in the AUTO position, you turn the ignition switch to the headlight switch. When the headlights are on, the daytime running... lights come on when you can use the fog lights when the headlights turn off by a sensor located on it. 120 2008 MDX Main Menu Table Of Contents Headlights LIGHT SENSOR Fog Lights Turn the fog lights on and off . You can also use the fog lights only...
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... manually set separately from the driver's. 174 2008 MDX Air flows from . vents. You can also increase airflow to the windshield by pressing the button again, the system returns to its former settings. When the indicator in the dashboard and the floor vents. Use the mode control... Main Menu Table Of Contents Climate Control System This button turns the rear window defogger off . Air flows from the dashboard vents in the dashboard. Windshield Defroster Button For your safety, make sure you select , the system automatically switches to the windshield for faster defrosting...
... manually set separately from the driver's. 174 2008 MDX Air flows from . vents. You can also increase airflow to the windshield by pressing the button again, the system returns to its former settings. When the indicator in the dashboard and the floor vents. Use the mode control... Main Menu Table Of Contents Climate Control System This button turns the rear window defogger off . Air flows from the dashboard vents in the dashboard. Windshield Defroster Button For your safety, make sure you select , the system automatically switches to the windshield for faster defrosting...
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A sunlight sensor is located in the top of the dashboard and a temperature/ humidity sensor is next to the steering column. Main Menu Table Of Contents Climate Control System Sunlight and Temperature Sensors TEMPERATURE/HUMIDITY SENSOR Features SUNLIGHT SENSOR To regulate the interior temperature and humidity, the climate control system has two sensors. Do not cover the sensors or, spill liquid or spray chemical cleaners on the sensors. 179 2008 MDX
A sunlight sensor is located in the top of the dashboard and a temperature/ humidity sensor is next to the steering column. Main Menu Table Of Contents Climate Control System Sunlight and Temperature Sensors TEMPERATURE/HUMIDITY SENSOR Features SUNLIGHT SENSOR To regulate the interior temperature and humidity, the climate control system has two sensors. Do not cover the sensors or, spill liquid or spray chemical cleaners on the sensors. 179 2008 MDX
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...switch, or remote transmitter. Do not attempt to alter this system or add other devices to break into your vehicle and valuables from the dashboard or the wiring is set , check that the doors, the tailgate and the hood are fully closed . Features SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR Once... the security system is cut. 269 2008 MDX The horn sounds and a combination of headlights, position lights, side marker lights and taillights flashes if someone attempts to it to alarm. This ...
...switch, or remote transmitter. Do not attempt to alter this system or add other devices to break into your vehicle and valuables from the dashboard or the wiring is set , check that the doors, the tailgate and the hood are fully closed . Features SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR Once... the security system is cut. 269 2008 MDX The horn sounds and a combination of headlights, position lights, side marker lights and taillights flashes if someone attempts to it to alarm. This ...
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... recognition, lowering the fan speed may not operate identically, and some guidelines for the beep, then give a voice command. Adjust the airflow from both the dashboard and side vents so they do not blow against the microphone on the left side of the background noise, speak louder. NOTE: All phones may... HFL Talk and Back buttons on the ceiling. When voice commands are some may not interpret your command because of the steering wheel. CONTINUED 283 2008 MDX
... recognition, lowering the fan speed may not operate identically, and some guidelines for the beep, then give a voice command. Adjust the airflow from both the dashboard and side vents so they do not blow against the microphone on the left side of the background noise, speak louder. NOTE: All phones may... HFL Talk and Back buttons on the ceiling. When voice commands are some may not interpret your command because of the steering wheel. CONTINUED 283 2008 MDX
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... hood latch handle. LATCH Before Driving 1. Lift the hood up slightly. 2. Make sure it up. The hood will lift it up the rest of the dashboard. Push this handle up the hood. Lift up until you can open the hood without lifting the handle, the mechanism should be cleaned and lubricated.... 325 2008 MDX Put your left corner of the way and hold it is securely latched. The hydraulic supports will pop up most of the hood near the...
... hood latch handle. LATCH Before Driving 1. Lift the hood up slightly. 2. Make sure it up. The hood will lift it up the rest of the dashboard. Push this handle up the hood. Lift up until you can open the hood without lifting the handle, the mechanism should be cleaned and lubricated.... 325 2008 MDX Put your left corner of the way and hold it is securely latched. The hydraulic supports will pop up most of the hood near the...
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... toward you, and take it , push the tabs as shown. The secondary fuse box is located at the left side of the Unexpected TAB 439 2008 MDX UNDER-HOOD (SECONDARY) Taking Care of cargo area. Main Menu Table Of Contents Fuses INTERIOR LID REAR LID UNDER-HOOD (PRIMARY) TAB The vehicle's fuses... the notch on the passenger's side. The interior fuse box is located next to the battery. The primary under-hood fuse box is underneath the dashboard on the driver's side.
... toward you, and take it , push the tabs as shown. The secondary fuse box is located at the left side of the Unexpected TAB 439 2008 MDX UNDER-HOOD (SECONDARY) Taking Care of cargo area. Main Menu Table Of Contents Fuses INTERIOR LID REAR LID UNDER-HOOD (PRIMARY) TAB The vehicle's fuses... the notch on the passenger's side. The interior fuse box is located next to the battery. The primary under-hood fuse box is underneath the dashboard on the driver's side.
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It is also on the certification label attached to the driver's doorjamb, and is on a plate fastened to the top of the dashboard. The easiest place to register your vehicle for licensing and insuring your dealer uses to find the VIN is stamped on the engine compartment ...bulkhead. VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER CERTIFICATION LABEL 450 2008 MDX The VIN is the 17-digit number your vehicle. It is also necessary for warranty purposes. You can see it by looking through the ...
It is also on the certification label attached to the driver's doorjamb, and is on a plate fastened to the top of the dashboard. The easiest place to register your vehicle for licensing and insuring your dealer uses to find the VIN is stamped on the engine compartment ...bulkhead. VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER CERTIFICATION LABEL 450 2008 MDX The VIN is the 17-digit number your vehicle. It is also necessary for warranty purposes. You can see it by looking through the ...
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... ...83 Door/Window Setup ...105 Lighting Setup...100 Meter Setup ...89 Position Setup...97 Setting to Default ...86 Wiper Setup ...113 D DANGER, Explanation of ...iii Dashboard ...3, 62 Daytime Running Lights...120 Dead Battery ...432 Defects, Reporting Safety...468 Defogger, Rear Window ...122 Defrosting the Windows ...174 Differential Fluid ...452 Dimensions ...452... Engine Oil ...326 Directional Signals ...67 Disc Brake Wear Indicators ...357 Disc Care ...229 Disc Changer ...190, 218 Disc Changer Error Messages ...199, 228 II 2008 MDX
... ...83 Door/Window Setup ...105 Lighting Setup...100 Meter Setup ...89 Position Setup...97 Setting to Default ...86 Wiper Setup ...113 D DANGER, Explanation of ...iii Dashboard ...3, 62 Daytime Running Lights...120 Dead Battery ...432 Defects, Reporting Safety...468 Defogger, Rear Window ...122 Defrosting the Windows ...174 Differential Fluid ...452 Dimensions ...452... Engine Oil ...326 Directional Signals ...67 Disc Brake Wear Indicators ...357 Disc Care ...229 Disc Changer ...190, 218 Disc Changer Error Messages ...199, 228 II 2008 MDX