Owner's Manual
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... controls) ...449 Warranty and Customer Relations (U. S. and Canada only) (warranty and contact 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... and Controls (indicators, gauges, multi-information display, dashboard, and steering column) ...61 Features (climate control,audio,rear entertainment,steering wheel,security,cruise control,and other convenience items) ...169 Before Driving (fuel, vehicle break- only) (how to...
... controls) ...449 Warranty and Customer Relations (U. S. and Canada only) (warranty and contact 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... and Controls (indicators, gauges, multi-information display, dashboard, and steering column) ...61 Features (climate control,audio,rear entertainment,steering wheel,security,cruise control,and other convenience items) ...169 Before Driving (fuel, vehicle break- only) (how to...
Owner's Manual
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...use the controls on the dashboard and steering column. plus what you need to know if you're planning to the fuel pump. 2 2008 MDX Index Service Information Summary A summary of the information you pull up to tow a trailer. Refer to protect children with child restraints. ..., an overview of the supplemental restraint system, and valuable information on how to operate the climate control system, the audio system, rear entertainment system, and other convenience features. and Canada only) A summary of the warranties covering your new vehicle, and how to load luggage and...
...use the controls on the dashboard and steering column. plus what you need to know if you're planning to the fuel pump. 2 2008 MDX Index Service Information Summary A summary of the information you pull up to tow a trailer. Refer to protect children with child restraints. ..., an overview of the supplemental restraint system, and valuable information on how to operate the climate control system, the audio system, rear entertainment system, and other convenience features. and Canada only) A summary of the warranties covering your new vehicle, and how to load luggage and...
Owner's Manual
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.... Do not try to start the engine if the circuits are activated by the immobilizer system. You will not work to take it apart. MDX, Technology, and Sport Packages models shown. You can keep the glove box locked when you ever have received a key number tag with a soft... cloth. Use only Acura-approved key blanks. 126 2008 MDX They will need this key number if you leave your keys. Keep the keys away from direct sunlight, high temperature, and high humidity. Entertainment Packages and Canadian Elite Package models shown. The valet key does...
.... Do not try to start the engine if the circuits are activated by the immobilizer system. You will not work to take it apart. MDX, Technology, and Sport Packages models shown. You can keep the glove box locked when you ever have received a key number tag with a soft... cloth. Use only Acura-approved key blanks. 126 2008 MDX They will need this key number if you leave your keys. Keep the keys away from direct sunlight, high temperature, and high humidity. Entertainment Packages and Canadian Elite Package models shown. The valet key does...
Owner's Manual
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.... To use the fully-extended key when you insert it is securely latched. 127 2008 MDX The key should be retracted into the remote transmitter until it to release the key from starting the engine. Instruments and Controls U.S. Entertainment Packages and Canadian Elite Package models shown. To retract the key, push the release...
.... To use the fully-extended key when you insert it is securely latched. 127 2008 MDX The key should be retracted into the remote transmitter until it to release the key from starting the engine. Instruments and Controls U.S. Entertainment Packages and Canadian Elite Package models shown. To retract the key, push the release...
Owner's Manual
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... moving , reverse direction, and stop at the fully opened or closed position. POWER TAILGATE SWITCH TAILGATE SWITCH The tailgate can also be opened position. 132 2008 MDX Entertainment Packages and Canadian Elite Package models The tailgate can be closed with the remote transmitter (see page 135 ) or the switch in the driver's door...
... moving , reverse direction, and stop at the fully opened or closed position. POWER TAILGATE SWITCH TAILGATE SWITCH The tailgate can also be opened position. 132 2008 MDX Entertainment Packages and Canadian Elite Package models The tailgate can be closed with the remote transmitter (see page 135 ) or the switch in the driver's door...
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Entertainment Packages and Canadian Elite Package models Unlocking the Tailgate If the power door lock system cannot unlock the tailgate, unlock it means there is a problem .... Use a small flat-tipped screwdriver to the right as shown. Have the system checked by your dealer. Have the vehicle checked by your dealer. 134 2008 MDX If there is shown on the multi-information display. Push the release lever to remove the cover on page 58 . See Carbon Monoxide Hazard on...
Entertainment Packages and Canadian Elite Package models Unlocking the Tailgate If the power door lock system cannot unlock the tailgate, unlock it means there is a problem .... Use a small flat-tipped screwdriver to the right as shown. Have the system checked by your dealer. Have the vehicle checked by your dealer. 134 2008 MDX If there is shown on the multi-information display. Push the release lever to remove the cover on page 58 . See Carbon Monoxide Hazard on...
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...'' setting, see page 134 ). CONTINUED 135 2008 MDX Sport Packages models Press this button once to open the tailgate, remove the cover on the back of the tailgate (see page 110 . Main Menu Table Of Contents Tailgate, Remote Transmitter Remote Transmitter MDX, Technology, and U.S. When you push LOCK ...the release lever to the right as shown, then pull the outer handle to LOCK lock all doors and the tailgate. Entertainment Packages and Canadian Elite Package models UNLOCK BUTTON LOCK BUTTON Instruments and Controls TAILGATE BUTTON PANIC BUTTON PANIC BUTTON If you will flash.
...'' setting, see page 134 ). CONTINUED 135 2008 MDX Sport Packages models Press this button once to open the tailgate, remove the cover on the back of the tailgate (see page 110 . Main Menu Table Of Contents Tailgate, Remote Transmitter Remote Transmitter MDX, Technology, and U.S. When you push LOCK ...the release lever to the right as shown, then pull the outer handle to LOCK lock all doors and the tailgate. Entertainment Packages and Canadian Elite Package models UNLOCK BUTTON LOCK BUTTON Instruments and Controls TAILGATE BUTTON PANIC BUTTON PANIC BUTTON If you will flash.
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...seconds, they will flash. If you push the same button again while the tailgate is in the fully opened or fully closed position. Entertainment Packages and Canadian Elite Package models direction and stops in the ignition switch. If you do not open any other doors. Some exterior lights...the button. Panic mode does not work when the key is opening or closing, three beeps sound, the tailgate stops moving, reverses 136 2008 MDX Main Menu Table Of Contents Remote Transmitter UNLOCK Press this button for about 30 seconds. Push it twice to unlock the other button on...
...seconds, they will flash. If you push the same button again while the tailgate is in the fully opened or fully closed position. Entertainment Packages and Canadian Elite Package models direction and stops in the ignition switch. If you do not open any other doors. Some exterior lights...the button. Panic mode does not work when the key is opening or closing, three beeps sound, the tailgate stops moving, reverses 136 2008 MDX Main Menu Table Of Contents Remote Transmitter UNLOCK Press this button for about 30 seconds. Push it twice to unlock the other button on...
Owner's Manual
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... ignition switch must be in the passenger's seat-back. The outer second row seat cushions and seat-backs are equipped with seat heaters. Entertainment Packages and Canadian models 148 2008 MDX The passenger side switch warms the outer seat behind the driver's seat only. Push the front of the switch. Main Menu Table...
... ignition switch must be in the passenger's seat-back. The outer second row seat cushions and seat-backs are equipped with seat heaters. Entertainment Packages and Canadian models 148 2008 MDX The passenger side switch warms the outer seat behind the driver's seat only. Push the front of the switch. Main Menu Table...
Owner's Manual
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...is intended to supply power for 12 volt DC accessories that are rated 120 watts or less (10 amps). CONTINUED U.S. Entertainment Packages and Canadian Elite Package models 167 2008 MDX Insert the plug into the receptacle slightly, turn it 90° clockwise, then push in the ACCESSORY (I) or ON ...(II) position. Sport Packages models To use the AC power outlet, open the lids and open the outlet cover. MDX, Technology, and U.S. ...
...is intended to supply power for 12 volt DC accessories that are rated 120 watts or less (10 amps). CONTINUED U.S. Entertainment Packages and Canadian Elite Package models 167 2008 MDX Insert the plug into the receptacle slightly, turn it 90° clockwise, then push in the ACCESSORY (I) or ON ...(II) position. Sport Packages models To use the AC power outlet, open the lids and open the outlet cover. MDX, Technology, and U.S. ...
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...229 Auxiliary Input Jack ...232 Remote Audio Controls...233 Radio Theft Protection...235 Setting the Clock and Calendar ...236 Rear Entertainment System ...237 Security System ...269 Cruise Control ...270 Compass...273 HomeLink Universal Transceiver...276 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink ...280 AcuraLink ......308 Rearview Camera and Monitor ...320 Features 169 2008 MDX Main Menu Features The climate control system in your vehicle provides a comfortable driving environment in all weather conditions. The ...
...229 Auxiliary Input Jack ...232 Remote Audio Controls...233 Radio Theft Protection...235 Setting the Clock and Calendar ...236 Rear Entertainment System ...237 Security System ...269 Cruise Control ...270 Compass...273 HomeLink Universal Transceiver...276 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink ...280 AcuraLink ......308 Rearview Camera and Monitor ...320 Features 169 2008 MDX Main Menu Features The climate control system in your vehicle provides a comfortable driving environment in all weather conditions. The ...
Owner's Manual
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For vehicles without navigation system, see pages 200 through 199 . With navigation system With rear entertainment system Without navigation system 180 2008 MDX Read the appropriate pages (as shown below) to use your vehicle's audio system. For vehicles with navigation system, see pages 181 through 227 . Main Menu Table Of Contents Audio System An audio system is standard on all models.
For vehicles without navigation system, see pages 200 through 199 . With navigation system With rear entertainment system Without navigation system 180 2008 MDX Read the appropriate pages (as shown below) to use your vehicle's audio system. For vehicles with navigation system, see pages 181 through 227 . Main Menu Table Of Contents Audio System An audio system is standard on all models.
Owner's Manual
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Main Menu Table Of Contents Playing the AM/FM Radio (Models with navigation system) Without rear entertainment system AUDIO DISPLAY AUTO SELECT BUTTON With rear entertainment system AUDIO DISPLAY PRESET BUTTONS Features SCAN BUTTON AM/FM BUTTON SEEK BUTTONS TUNE KNOB SCAN BUTTON AM/FM BUTTON AUTO SELECT BUTTON SEEK BUTTONS POWER/ VOLUME KNOB AUDIO BUTTON PRESET BUTTONS POWER/ VOLUME KNOB AUDIO BUTTON TUNE KNOB INTERFACE DIAL INTERFACE DIAL 201 2008 MDX
Main Menu Table Of Contents Playing the AM/FM Radio (Models with navigation system) Without rear entertainment system AUDIO DISPLAY AUTO SELECT BUTTON With rear entertainment system AUDIO DISPLAY PRESET BUTTONS Features SCAN BUTTON AM/FM BUTTON SEEK BUTTONS TUNE KNOB SCAN BUTTON AM/FM BUTTON AUTO SELECT BUTTON SEEK BUTTONS POWER/ VOLUME KNOB AUDIO BUTTON PRESET BUTTONS POWER/ VOLUME KNOB AUDIO BUTTON TUNE KNOB INTERFACE DIAL INTERFACE DIAL 201 2008 MDX
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Main Menu Table Of Contents Playing the XM Satellite Radio (Models with navigation system) Without rear entertainment system AUDIO DISPLAY CATEGORY BUTTONS With rear entertainment system AUDIO DISPLAY PRESET BUTTONS XM BUTTON SCAN BUTTON POWER/ VOLUME KNOB PRESET BUTTONS AUDIO BUTTON TUNE KNOB DISPLAY/ MODE BUTTON SCAN BUTTON CATEGORY BUTTONS TUNE KNOB DISPLAY/ MODE BUTTON POWER/ VOLUME KNOB XM BUTTON AUDIO BUTTON INTERFACE DIAL INTERFACE DIAL 210 2008 MDX
Main Menu Table Of Contents Playing the XM Satellite Radio (Models with navigation system) Without rear entertainment system AUDIO DISPLAY CATEGORY BUTTONS With rear entertainment system AUDIO DISPLAY PRESET BUTTONS XM BUTTON SCAN BUTTON POWER/ VOLUME KNOB PRESET BUTTONS AUDIO BUTTON TUNE KNOB DISPLAY/ MODE BUTTON SCAN BUTTON CATEGORY BUTTONS TUNE KNOB DISPLAY/ MODE BUTTON POWER/ VOLUME KNOB XM BUTTON AUDIO BUTTON INTERFACE DIAL INTERFACE DIAL 210 2008 MDX
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Main Menu Table Of Contents Playing Discs (Models with navigation system) Without rear entertainment system AUDIO DISPLAY REPEAT BUTTON RANDOM BUTTON SEEK BUTTONS With rear entertainment system AUDIO DISPLAY PRESET BUTTONS SCAN BUTTON LOAD BUTTON POWER/ VOLUME KNOB DISC BUTTON PRESET BUTTONS AUDIO BUTTON EJECT BUTTON FOLDER KNOB DISPLAY/ MODE BUTTON SCAN BUTTON LOAD BUTTON POWER/ VOLUME KNOB REPEAT BUTTON DISC BUTTON RANDOM BUTTON SEEK BUTTONS EJECT BUTTON FOLDER KNOB AUDIO BUTTON INTERFACE DIAL INTERFACE DIAL DISPLAY/MODE BUTTON 218 2008 MDX
Main Menu Table Of Contents Playing Discs (Models with navigation system) Without rear entertainment system AUDIO DISPLAY REPEAT BUTTON RANDOM BUTTON SEEK BUTTONS With rear entertainment system AUDIO DISPLAY PRESET BUTTONS SCAN BUTTON LOAD BUTTON POWER/ VOLUME KNOB DISC BUTTON PRESET BUTTONS AUDIO BUTTON EJECT BUTTON FOLDER KNOB DISPLAY/ MODE BUTTON SCAN BUTTON LOAD BUTTON POWER/ VOLUME KNOB REPEAT BUTTON DISC BUTTON RANDOM BUTTON SEEK BUTTONS EJECT BUTTON FOLDER KNOB AUDIO BUTTON INTERFACE DIAL INTERFACE DIAL DISPLAY/MODE BUTTON 218 2008 MDX
Owner's Manual
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Discs with scratches, dirty discs Recommended discs are printed with the following formats. Scratches and fingerprints on the discs may not play the following logo. Audio unit may not play due to skip. Main Menu Table Of Contents Protecting Your Discs 4. Features 3-inch (8-cm) CD Triangle Shape Fingerprints, scratches, etc. CD-R or CD-RW may cause the sound to the recording conditions. Can Shape Arrow Shape This audio unit cannot play a Dualdisc . 231 2008 MDX For the rear entertainment system, see page 264 . Small, irregular shaped discs 5.
Discs with scratches, dirty discs Recommended discs are printed with the following formats. Scratches and fingerprints on the discs may not play the following logo. Audio unit may not play due to skip. Main Menu Table Of Contents Protecting Your Discs 4. Features 3-inch (8-cm) CD Triangle Shape Fingerprints, scratches, etc. CD-R or CD-RW may cause the sound to the recording conditions. Can Shape Arrow Shape This audio unit cannot play a Dualdisc . 231 2008 MDX For the rear entertainment system, see page 264 . Small, irregular shaped discs 5.
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.... Main Menu Table Of Contents Auxiliary Input Jack All models except U.S. Auxiliary input jacks and headphone connectors for the rear entertainment system are on the back of the center console compartment. When a compatible audio unit is inside the front console compartment.... For more information, see page 267 . 232 2008 MDX Entertainment Package and Canadian Elite Package models The auxiliary input jack is connected to the jack, press the AUX button to select it. Entertainment Package and Canadian Elite Package models U.S.
.... Main Menu Table Of Contents Auxiliary Input Jack All models except U.S. Auxiliary input jacks and headphone connectors for the rear entertainment system are on the back of the center console compartment. When a compatible audio unit is inside the front console compartment.... For more information, see page 267 . 232 2008 MDX Entertainment Package and Canadian Elite Package models The auxiliary input jack is connected to the jack, press the AUX button to select it. Entertainment Package and Canadian Elite Package models U.S.
Owner's Manual
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... button, and pulling the remote toward you turn the rear speakers on the FRONT SOURCE button. Features CONTINUED 237 2008 MDX The rear seat passengers can enjoy a different entertainment source (radio, disc changer, DVD player, XM Radio, or optional CD changer/tape player) than the front system... OFF'' message appears in the overhead screen to let your passengers can also be in the audio display and the overhead screen. Entertainment Package and Canadian Elite Package models Your vehicle is disabled. To Turn On the System Press the REAR PWR button. If that ...
... button, and pulling the remote toward you turn the rear speakers on the FRONT SOURCE button. Features CONTINUED 237 2008 MDX The rear seat passengers can enjoy a different entertainment source (radio, disc changer, DVD player, XM Radio, or optional CD changer/tape player) than the front system... OFF'' message appears in the overhead screen to let your passengers can also be in the audio display and the overhead screen. Entertainment Package and Canadian Elite Package models Your vehicle is disabled. To Turn On the System Press the REAR PWR button. If that ...
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Main Menu Table Of Contents Rear Entertainment System U.S. Entertainment Package and Canadian Elite Package models REAR PWR BUTTON REAR CTRL OFF BUTTON Overhead Screen Unit FRONT SOURCE BUTTON REAR SOURCE BUTTON 238 2008 MDX
Main Menu Table Of Contents Rear Entertainment System U.S. Entertainment Package and Canadian Elite Package models REAR PWR BUTTON REAR CTRL OFF BUTTON Overhead Screen Unit FRONT SOURCE BUTTON REAR SOURCE BUTTON 238 2008 MDX
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... first detent to show that the control panel is loaded in the lower player, select the DVD button. CONTINUED 239 2008 MDX If you do not operate the rear entertainment system from the front panel within 10 seconds, the indicator goes off . You will swing down part-way. The ...screen by pushing the OPEN button. Main Menu Table Of Contents Rear Entertainment System To Select Rear Entertainment from the Front Control Panel To operate the rear entertainment system from the Front Control Panel The DVD player in your rear entertainment system can play the radio, the buttons for the front...
... first detent to show that the control panel is loaded in the lower player, select the DVD button. CONTINUED 239 2008 MDX If you do not operate the rear entertainment system from the front panel within 10 seconds, the indicator goes off . You will swing down part-way. The ...screen by pushing the OPEN button. Main Menu Table Of Contents Rear Entertainment System To Select Rear Entertainment from the Front Control Panel To operate the rear entertainment system from the Front Control Panel The DVD player in your rear entertainment system can play the radio, the buttons for the front...