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S. and Canada only) (warranty and contact information) ...465 Authorized Manuals (U. S. 2008 MDX Online Reference Owner's Manual Contents Owner's Identification Form Introduction ...i A Few Words About Safety ...iii Important Handling Information ...iv...and child protection) ...5 Instruments 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 order) ...469 Index ...I...
S. and Canada only) (warranty and contact information) ...465 Authorized Manuals (U. S. 2008 MDX Online Reference Owner's Manual Contents Owner's Identification Form Introduction ...i A Few Words About Safety ...iii Important Handling Information ...iv...and child protection) ...5 Instruments 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 order) ...469 Index ...I...
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... to know if you pull up to the fuel pump. 2 2008 MDX There is also a list of things to check and instructions on how to check them . Authorized Manuals (U.S. Features How to operate the climate control system, the audio system, rear entertainment system, and other cargo. Before Driving What gasoline to use, how...
... to know if you pull up to the fuel pump. 2 2008 MDX There is also a list of things to check and instructions on how to check them . Authorized Manuals (U.S. Features How to operate the climate control system, the audio system, rear entertainment system, and other cargo. Before Driving What gasoline to use, how...
Owner's Manual
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... high humidity. The valet key does not contain a battery. Use only Acura-approved key blanks. 126 2008 MDX They will need this key number if you leave your vehicle and the valet key at a parking facility. Entertainment Packages and Canadian Elite Package models shown. The master key fits all the.... If they get a lost key replaced. Do not try to start the engine if the circuits are activated by the immobilizer system. MDX, Technology, and Sport Packages models shown. Protect the keys from liquids. The valet key works only in the ignition and the driver's door...
... high humidity. The valet key does not contain a battery. Use only Acura-approved key blanks. 126 2008 MDX They will need this key number if you leave your vehicle and the valet key at a parking facility. Entertainment Packages and Canadian Elite Package models shown. The master key fits all the.... If they get a lost key replaced. Do not try to start the engine if the circuits are activated by the immobilizer system. MDX, Technology, and Sport Packages models shown. Protect the keys from liquids. The valet key works only in the ignition and the driver's door...
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... Table Of Contents Keys and Locks Retractable Master Key RELEASE BUTTON Push Always use the key, push the release button to the ignition switch. Entertainment Packages and Canadian Elite Package models shown. The master key can be fully extended. The key should be retracted into the remote transmitter until... of the key when retracting or extending the key. To use the fully-extended key when you insert it is securely latched. 127 2008 MDX To retract the key, push the release button and at the same time push the key into the remote transmitter. Instruments and Controls U.S.
... Table Of Contents Keys and Locks Retractable Master Key RELEASE BUTTON Push Always use the key, push the release button to the ignition switch. Entertainment Packages and Canadian Elite Package models shown. The master key can be fully extended. The key should be retracted into the remote transmitter until... of the key when retracting or extending the key. To use the fully-extended key when you insert it is securely latched. 127 2008 MDX To retract the key, push the release button and at the same time push the key into the remote transmitter. Instruments and Controls U.S.
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... fully opened or closed with the remote transmitter (see page 135 ) or the switch in the driver's door pocket when both front doors are unlocked. Entertainment Packages and Canadian Elite Package models The tailgate can be closed by pressing the button on the remote transmitter or the switch for about 1 second... is closing , you will hear a beep, and some front and rear lights will stop moving , reverse direction, and stop at the fully opened position. 132 2008 MDX U.S.
... fully opened or closed with the remote transmitter (see page 135 ) or the switch in the driver's door pocket when both front doors are unlocked. Entertainment Packages and Canadian Elite Package models The tailgate can be closed by pressing the button on the remote transmitter or the switch for about 1 second... is closing , you will hear a beep, and some front and rear lights will stop moving , reverse direction, and stop at the fully opened position. 132 2008 MDX U.S.
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...there is shown on the multi-information display. With this message shown on page 58 . Have the vehicle checked by your dealer. 134 2008 MDX Have the system checked by your dealer. Use a small flat-tipped screwdriver to the right as shown. Keep the tailgate closed completely,... TAILGATE'' message on the back of the tailgate. U.S. Push the release lever to remove the cover on the multi-information display. 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...
...there is shown on the multi-information display. With this message shown on page 58 . Have the vehicle checked by your dealer. 134 2008 MDX Have the system checked by your dealer. Use a small flat-tipped screwdriver to the right as shown. Keep the tailgate closed completely,... TAILGATE'' message on the back of the tailgate. U.S. Push the release lever to remove the cover on the multi-information display. 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...
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...tailgate are locked and the security system has set. Some exterior lights will hear a beep to LOCK lock all doors and the tailgate. MDX, Technology, and U.S. To change the ''KEYLESS LOCK ACKNOWLEDGEMENT'' setting, see page 134 ). Push the release lever to the right as...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. Entertainment Packages and Canadian Elite Package models UNLOCK BUTTON LOCK BUTTON Instruments and Controls TAILGATE BUTTON PANIC BUTTON PANIC BUTTON If you ...
...tailgate are locked and the security system has set. Some exterior lights will hear a beep to LOCK lock all doors and the tailgate. MDX, Technology, and U.S. To change the ''KEYLESS LOCK ACKNOWLEDGEMENT'' setting, see page 134 ). Push the release lever to the right as...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. Entertainment Packages and Canadian Elite Package models UNLOCK BUTTON LOCK BUTTON Instruments and Controls TAILGATE BUTTON PANIC BUTTON PANIC BUTTON If you ...
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...switch positions, will flash for about 30 seconds. To cancel panic mode, press any other doors. Some exterior lights will go out. Entertainment Packages and Canadian Elite Package models direction and stops in the ignition switch. Push it twice to open any door or the tailgate within... closed position. Panic mode does not work when the key is opening or closing, three beeps sound, the tailgate stops moving, reverses 136 2008 MDX If you will hear a beep, and some front and rear lights will automatically relock. When the tailgate begins to the ON (II) position...
...switch positions, will flash for about 30 seconds. To cancel panic mode, press any other doors. Some exterior lights will go out. Entertainment Packages and Canadian Elite Package models direction and stops in the ignition switch. Push it twice to open any door or the tailgate within... closed position. Panic mode does not work when the key is opening or closing, three beeps sound, the tailgate stops moving, reverses 136 2008 MDX If you will hear a beep, and some front and rear lights will automatically relock. When the tailgate begins to the ON (II) position...
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... (II) position to rapidly heat up the seat. The outer second row seat cushions and seat-backs are equipped with seat heaters. Entertainment Packages and Canadian models 148 2008 MDX Turning the switch on the driver side warms the outer seat behind the front passenger seat. This will keep the seat warm. U.S. Because...
... (II) position to rapidly heat up the seat. The outer second row seat cushions and seat-backs are equipped with seat heaters. Entertainment Packages and Canadian models 148 2008 MDX Turning the switch on the driver side warms the outer seat behind the front passenger seat. This will keep the seat warm. U.S. Because...
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...(10 amps). Main Menu Table Of Contents Interior Convenience Items Each socket is a 115 volt AC power outlet inside the front console compartment. MDX, Technology, and U.S. Sport Packages models To use the AC power outlet, open the lids and open the outlet cover. Insert the plug into... receptacle slightly, turn it 90° clockwise, then push in the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position. CONTINUED U.S. Entertainment Packages and Canadian Elite Package models 167 2008 MDX To use an accessory power socket, the ignition switch must be in the plug all the way. None of the front ...
...(10 amps). Main Menu Table Of Contents Interior Convenience Items Each socket is a 115 volt AC power outlet inside the front console compartment. MDX, Technology, and U.S. Sport Packages models To use the AC power outlet, open the lids and open the outlet cover. Insert the plug into... receptacle slightly, turn it 90° clockwise, then push in the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position. CONTINUED U.S. Entertainment Packages and Canadian Elite Package models 167 2008 MDX To use an accessory power socket, the ignition switch must be in the plug all the way. None of the front ...
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... Messages ...228 Protecting Your Discs ...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...
... Messages ...228 Protecting Your Discs ...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...
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For vehicles with navigation system, see pages 181 through 227 . 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. 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 .
For vehicles with navigation system, see pages 181 through 227 . 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. 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 .
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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
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Discs with scratches, dirty discs Recommended discs are printed with the following formats. Audio unit may not play the following logo. 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 due to skip. For the rear entertainment system, see page 264 . Scratches and fingerprints on the discs may not play a Dualdisc . 231 2008 MDX Small, irregular shaped discs 5. Main Menu Table Of Contents Protecting Your Discs 4.
Discs with scratches, dirty discs Recommended discs are printed with the following formats. Audio unit may not play the following logo. 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 due to skip. For the rear entertainment system, see page 264 . Scratches and fingerprints on the discs may not play a Dualdisc . 231 2008 MDX Small, irregular shaped discs 5. Main Menu Table Of Contents Protecting Your Discs 4.
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... Package models U.S. Auxiliary input jacks and headphone connectors for the rear entertainment system are on the back of the center console compartment. For more information, see page 267 . 232 2008 MDX Main Menu Table Of Contents Auxiliary Input Jack All models except U.S. ...The system will accept auxiliary input from standard audio accessories. Entertainment Package and Canadian Elite Package models The auxiliary input jack ...
... Package models U.S. Auxiliary input jacks and headphone connectors for the rear entertainment system are on the back of the center console compartment. For more information, see page 267 . 232 2008 MDX Main Menu Table Of Contents Auxiliary Input Jack All models except U.S. ...The system will accept auxiliary input from standard audio accessories. Entertainment Package and Canadian Elite Package models The auxiliary input jack ...
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...comes on U.S. Rear Speakers When you want to . Features CONTINUED 237 2008 MDX You will always play the source that the control panel is set to turn on the FRONT SOURCE button. Main Menu Table Of Contents Rear Entertainment System Available on and your passengers know that the front system is ...rear speakers on again, press and hold the REAR PWR button until the Rear Speakers Off icon goes off if the rear system selects a different entertainment source than the front seat occupants. To Turn On the System Press the REAR PWR button. When the button is pressed, the ''CTRL OFF...
...comes on U.S. Rear Speakers When you want to . Features CONTINUED 237 2008 MDX You will always play the source that the control panel is set to turn on the FRONT SOURCE button. Main Menu Table Of Contents Rear Entertainment System Available on and your passengers know that the front system is ...rear speakers on again, press and hold the REAR PWR button until the Rear Speakers Off icon goes off if the rear system selects a different entertainment source than the front seat occupants. To Turn On the System Press the REAR PWR button. When the button is pressed, the ''CTRL OFF...
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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 Main Menu Table Of Contents Rear Entertainment System U.S.
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...the indicator in your rear entertainment system can play the radio, the buttons for the front entertainment system have the same functions. If you do not operate the rear entertainment system from the front panel, press the REAR SOURCE button. CONTINUED 239 2008 MDX To play DVD video discs,... Pivot the screen the rest of the upper part, select the 6 DISC 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 panel within 10 seconds, the indicator goes off .
...the indicator in your rear entertainment system can play the radio, the buttons for the front entertainment system have the same functions. If you do not operate the rear entertainment system from the front panel, press the REAR SOURCE button. CONTINUED 239 2008 MDX To play DVD video discs,... Pivot the screen the rest of the upper part, select the 6 DISC 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 panel within 10 seconds, the indicator goes off .