Owner's Manual
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... (P.153) POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P.149) POWER TAILGATE FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE BUTTON BUTTON 2 (P.132) (P.323) HORN 1 SEAT HEATER SWITCHES (P.148) ACTIVE DAMPER SYSTEM SWITCH (P.361) 2 HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P.325) STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENTS (P.124) CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS (P.270) 1: To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel. 2: If equipped...
... (P.153) POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P.149) POWER TAILGATE FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE BUTTON BUTTON 2 (P.132) (P.323) HORN 1 SEAT HEATER SWITCHES (P.148) ACTIVE DAMPER SYSTEM SWITCH (P.361) 2 HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P.325) STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENTS (P.124) CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS (P.270) 1: To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel. 2: If equipped...
Owner's Manual
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Main Menu Table Of Contents Safety Labels These labels are in the locations shown. Read these labels carefully. DASHBOARD U.S. dashboard label which may be removed by the owner), contact your dealer for the U.S. If a label comes off or becomes hard to read (except for a replacement. They warn you of potential hazards that could cause serious injury or death. 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. Read these labels carefully. DASHBOARD U.S. dashboard label which may be removed by the owner), contact your dealer for the U.S. If a label comes off or becomes hard to read (except for a replacement. They warn you of potential hazards that could cause serious injury or death. models only Driver and Passenger Safety HOOD RADIATOR CAP BATTERY LABEL CONTINUED 59 2008 MDX
Owner's Manual
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...) POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER SWITCH (P.130) PARKING BRAKE RELEASE HANDLE (P.153) POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P.149) FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE BUTTON (P.323) POWER TAILGATE BUTTON (P.132) HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P.325) INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS (P.63) GAUGES (P.72) HomeLink BUTTONS (P.276) MOONROOF SWITCH (P.152) MIRROR CONTROL AUTO BUTTON (P.154) CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (P.170) AUDIO...
...) POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER SWITCH (P.130) PARKING BRAKE RELEASE HANDLE (P.153) POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P.149) FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE BUTTON (P.323) POWER TAILGATE BUTTON (P.132) HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P.325) INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS (P.63) GAUGES (P.72) HomeLink BUTTONS (P.276) MOONROOF SWITCH (P.152) MIRROR CONTROL AUTO BUTTON (P.154) CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (P.170) AUDIO...
Owner's Manual
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... SWITCHES (P.149) FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE BUTTON (P.323) POWER TAILGATE BUTTON 1 (P.132) Instruments and Controls HORN 2 SEAT HEATER SWITCHES (P.148) ACTIVE DAMPER SYSTEM SWITCH (P.361) 1 HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P.325) STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENTS (P.124) CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS (P.270) 1: If equipped 2: To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel...
... SWITCHES (P.149) FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE BUTTON (P.323) POWER TAILGATE BUTTON 1 (P.132) Instruments and Controls HORN 2 SEAT HEATER SWITCHES (P.148) ACTIVE DAMPER SYSTEM SWITCH (P.361) 1 HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P.325) STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENTS (P.124) CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS (P.270) 1: If equipped 2: To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel...
Owner's Manual
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.... For the system to show you the system is set, opening any door is cut. 269 2008 MDX The security system indicator on the instrument panel starts blinking immediately to activate, you lock the doors, hood, and the tailgate. Do not attempt to alter this system or add other devices to alarm. Features... and the tailgate from the dashboard or the wiring is not fully closed . The security system will not set if the hood, tailgate, or any door, the tailgate, or the hood without using the key or the remote transmitter, will cause it to it. If the system will not set , check ...
.... For the system to show you the system is set, opening any door is cut. 269 2008 MDX The security system indicator on the instrument panel starts blinking immediately to activate, you lock the doors, hood, and the tailgate. Do not attempt to alter this system or add other devices to alarm. Features... and the tailgate from the dashboard or the wiring is not fully closed . The security system will not set if the hood, tailgate, or any door, the tailgate, or the hood without using the key or the remote transmitter, will cause it to it. If the system will not set , check ...
Owner's Manual
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... Station Procedures ...323 Refueling...323 Tighten Fuel Cap Message ...324 Opening and Closing the Hood ...325 Oil Check ...326 Engine Coolant Check ...326 Fuel Economy ...327 Accessories and Modifications ...330 Carrying Cargo ...332 Before Driving 321 2008 MDX If you plan to add any accessories to check the levels of important fluids. You...
... Station Procedures ...323 Refueling...323 Tighten Fuel Cap Message ...324 Opening and Closing the Hood ...325 Oil Check ...326 Engine Coolant Check ...326 Fuel Economy ...327 Accessories and Modifications ...330 Carrying Cargo ...332 Before Driving 321 2008 MDX If you plan to add any accessories to check the levels of important fluids. You...
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...(30 cm) above the fender, then press down firmly with your fingers under the lower left until it up the rest of the hood near the center. Put your hands. Lift up most of the dashboard. Main Menu Table Of Contents Service Station Procedures Opening and Closing the...the hood latch handle. Pull the hood release handle located under the front edge of the way and hold it is securely latched. LATCH Before Driving 1. The hydraulic supports will pop up until you can open the hood without lifting the handle, the mechanism should be cleaned and lubricated. 325 2008 MDX
...(30 cm) above the fender, then press down firmly with your fingers under the lower left until it up the rest of the hood near the center. Put your hands. Lift up most of the dashboard. Main Menu Table Of Contents Service Station Procedures Opening and Closing the...the hood latch handle. Pull the hood release handle located under the front edge of the way and hold it is securely latched. LATCH Before Driving 1. The hydraulic supports will pop up until you can open the hood without lifting the handle, the mechanism should be cleaned and lubricated. 325 2008 MDX
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...Drive You should do the following checks and adjustments before you make abrupt turns. Check the seat adjustment (see page 140 ). 338 2008 MDX Do not modify your vehicle rides higher off -highway driving guidelines. Do not carry heavy cargo on the roof. See page 377 for...lights are stored properly or fastened down securely. 5. Preparing to check its pressure. 4. Visually check the tires. Check that any way that the hood is fully closed. 3. Utility vehicles have a significantly higher roll over bumps, obstacles, and rough terrain. Check that would with a passenger vehicle...
...Drive You should do the following checks and adjustments before you make abrupt turns. Check the seat adjustment (see page 140 ). 338 2008 MDX Do not modify your vehicle rides higher off -highway driving guidelines. Do not carry heavy cargo on the roof. See page 377 for...lights are stored properly or fastened down securely. 5. Preparing to check its pressure. 4. Visually check the tires. Check that any way that the hood is fully closed. 3. Utility vehicles have a significantly higher roll over bumps, obstacles, and rough terrain. Check that would with a passenger vehicle...
Owner's Manual
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...maintenance messages shown on the multiinformation display. Changing the Engine Oil and Filter Always change intervals shown on the multiinformation display. Open the hood, and remove the engine oil fill cap. Unless you have this service. WASHER DRAIN BOLT 2. Remove the oil drain bolt and ...washer from underneath the vehicle. Drain the oil into an appropriate container. 394 2008 MDX The oil and filter collect contaminants that can damage your engine if they are not removed regularly. Additives may use a synthetic motor oil...
...maintenance messages shown on the multiinformation display. Changing the Engine Oil and Filter Always change intervals shown on the multiinformation display. Open the hood, and remove the engine oil fill cap. Unless you have this service. WASHER DRAIN BOLT 2. Remove the oil drain bolt and ...washer from underneath the vehicle. Drain the oil into an appropriate container. 394 2008 MDX The oil and filter collect contaminants that can damage your engine if they are not removed regularly. Additives may use a synthetic motor oil...
Owner's Manual
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...voltage discharge tube. Replacing a High Beam Headlight Bulb Your vehicle has halogen headlight bulbs. If you should be required. CONNECTOR 3. Maintenance CONTINUED 403 2008 MDX Adjustments should not attempt to examine or change a low beam headlight bulb yourself. If a low beam headlight bulb fails, take the vehicle to ..., you touch the glass, clean it with denatured alcohol and a clean cloth. Remove the front bulkhead cover (see page 392 ). Open the hood. 2. BULB Halogen headlight bulbs get very hot when lit. Remove the bulb by your skin or hard objects.
...voltage discharge tube. Replacing a High Beam Headlight Bulb Your vehicle has halogen headlight bulbs. If you should be required. CONNECTOR 3. Maintenance CONTINUED 403 2008 MDX Adjustments should not attempt to examine or change a low beam headlight bulb yourself. If a low beam headlight bulb fails, take the vehicle to ..., you touch the glass, clean it with denatured alcohol and a clean cloth. Remove the front bulkhead cover (see page 392 ). Open the hood. 2. BULB Halogen headlight bulbs get very hot when lit. Remove the bulb by your skin or hard objects.
Owner's Manual
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... SOCKET 1. Remove the socket by turning it one -quarter turn clockwise to make sure the new bulb is working. 404 2008 MDX Push the electrical connector onto the new bulb. 7. Open the hood. 2. Pull the bulb straight out of its socket. 5. Push the new bulb straight into the headlight assembly. Main Menu Table...
... SOCKET 1. Remove the socket by turning it one -quarter turn clockwise to make sure the new bulb is working. 404 2008 MDX Push the electrical connector onto the new bulb. 7. Open the hood. 2. Pull the bulb straight out of its socket. 5. Push the new bulb straight into the headlight assembly. Main Menu Table...
Owner's Manual
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... windshield. Raise each wiper arm off the windshield, lifting the driver's side first, then the passenger's side. 2. CONTINUED Maintenance Do not open the hood when the wiper arms are raised, or you find signs of the wiper blades at least every 6 months. Disconnect the blade assembly from the wiper... arm. Replace them if you will damage the hood and the wiper arms. 411 2008 MDX Slide the blade assembly toward the lock tab until it releases from the wiper arm: Press and hold the lock tab.
... windshield. Raise each wiper arm off the windshield, lifting the driver's side first, then the passenger's side. 2. CONTINUED Maintenance Do not open the hood when the wiper arms are raised, or you find signs of the wiper blades at least every 6 months. Disconnect the blade assembly from the wiper... arm. Replace them if you will damage the hood and the wiper arms. 411 2008 MDX Slide the blade assembly toward the lock tab until it releases from the wiper arm: Press and hold the lock tab.
Owner's Manual
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... to find the problem. Jump Starting Although this seems like a simple procedure, you have fuel? You cannot start with a f rozen battery can f reeze. Open the hood, and check the physical condition of the electrolyte. Check the fuel gauge; If it seems slushy or frozen, do not follow the correct procedure, seriously... find nothing wrong, you will need a qualified technician to the fuel pump. If a battery sits in neutral or Park, and set the parking brake. 432 2008 MDX
... to find the problem. Jump Starting Although this seems like a simple procedure, you have fuel? You cannot start with a f rozen battery can f reeze. Open the hood, and check the physical condition of the electrolyte. Check the fuel gauge; If it seems slushy or frozen, do not follow the correct procedure, seriously... find nothing wrong, you will need a qualified technician to the fuel pump. If a battery sits in neutral or Park, and set the parking brake. 432 2008 MDX
Owner's Manual
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... temperature gauge pointer at the red mark can seriously scald you. Do not open the hood. 3. Or you see steam or spray coming out. If you may be the temperature gauge climbing to the engine. 434 2008 MDX Wait until the temperature gauge comes down almost immediately. If you see steam or spray...'s temperature gauge should take immediate action. If it does, wait until you do not see no more signs of steam or spray, then open the hood if steam is due to the midpoint, then continue driving. Put the transmission in the midrange under the...
... temperature gauge pointer at the red mark can seriously scald you. Do not open the hood. 3. Or you see steam or spray coming out. If you may be the temperature gauge climbing to the engine. 434 2008 MDX Wait until the temperature gauge comes down almost immediately. If you see steam or spray...'s temperature gauge should take immediate action. If it does, wait until you do not see no more signs of steam or spray, then open the hood if steam is due to the midpoint, then continue driving. Put the transmission in the midrange under the...
Owner's Manual
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.... 3. There is possible, and you can continue driving (see a ''CHECK CHARGING SYSTEM'' message on oil can get the vehicle stopped. 436 2008 MDX You will also see Emergency Towing on , the oil pressure has dropped very low or lost pressure. Safely pull off the road, and shut ...Low Oil Pressure Indicator This indicator should take immediate action. You will discharge the battery rapidly. Let the vehicle sit for a minute. Open the hood, and check the oil level (see a ''CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL'' message on the multi-information display when this indicator comes on. 1. Keep...
.... 3. There is possible, and you can continue driving (see a ''CHECK CHARGING SYSTEM'' message on oil can get the vehicle stopped. 436 2008 MDX You will also see Emergency Towing on , the oil pressure has dropped very low or lost pressure. Safely pull off the road, and shut ...Low Oil Pressure Indicator This indicator should take immediate action. You will discharge the battery rapidly. Let the vehicle sit for a minute. Open the hood, and check the oil level (see a ''CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL'' message on the multi-information display when this indicator comes on. 1. Keep...
Owner's Manual
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... To remove the fuse box lid, put your finger in four fuse boxes. The primary under-hood fuse box is on the driver's side. UNDER-HOOD (SECONDARY) Taking Care of the Unexpected TAB 439 2008 MDX To open it out of cargo area. Main Menu Table Of Contents Fuses INTERIOR LID REAR LID... UNDER-HOOD (PRIMARY) TAB The vehicle's fuses are located in the notch on the lid, pull it ...
... To remove the fuse box lid, put your finger in four fuse boxes. The primary under-hood fuse box is on the driver's side. UNDER-HOOD (SECONDARY) Taking Care of the Unexpected TAB 439 2008 MDX To open it out of cargo area. Main Menu Table Of Contents Fuses INTERIOR LID REAR LID... UNDER-HOOD (PRIMARY) TAB The vehicle's fuses are located in the notch on the lid, pull it ...
Owner's Manual
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... first thing you should check for is the cause. Main Menu Table Of Contents Fuses Checking and Replacing Fuses If something electrical in the under-hood fuse boxes by looking through the top at the wire inside. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (0) position. FUSE BLOWN BLOWN 3. Make sure the... diagram on the fuse box lid, which fuse or fuses control that a blown fuse is a blown fuse. Removing these fuses requires a Phillips-head screwdriver. 440 2008 MDX
... first thing you should check for is the cause. Main Menu Table Of Contents Fuses Checking and Replacing Fuses If something electrical in the under-hood fuse boxes by looking through the top at the wire inside. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (0) position. FUSE BLOWN BLOWN 3. Make sure the... diagram on the fuse box lid, which fuse or fuses control that a blown fuse is a blown fuse. Removing these fuses requires a Phillips-head screwdriver. 440 2008 MDX
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...fuse. If it is burned out, replace it might blow out again. Check the smaller fuses in the under -hood fuse box. 5. Make sure you can do not have a spare fuse, take a fuse of the same rating ... lower. If you replace the blown fuse with the fuse puller provided in the primary under -hood fuse boxes and rear fuse box, and all the fuses in the interior and rear fuse boxes...as soon as the accessory power socket or radio). This does not indicate anything wrong. CONTINUED 441 2008 MDX Main Menu Table Of Contents Fuses BLOWN If you cannot drive the vehicle without fixing the problem,...
...fuse. If it is burned out, replace it might blow out again. Check the smaller fuses in the under -hood fuse box. 5. Make sure you can do not have a spare fuse, take a fuse of the same rating ... lower. If you replace the blown fuse with the fuse puller provided in the primary under -hood fuse boxes and rear fuse box, and all the fuses in the interior and rear fuse boxes...as soon as the accessory power socket or radio). This does not indicate anything wrong. CONTINUED 441 2008 MDX Main Menu Table Of Contents Fuses BLOWN If you cannot drive the vehicle without fixing the problem,...
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... 14 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 Amps. 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 120 A Circuits Protected Main fuse Not Used Not Used Not Used Rear Blower Motor ABS VSA Trailer Main Power Seats, Driver's Position Memory System... Headlights, Daytime Running Lights Cooling Fan, Condenser Fan, MG Clutch, Headlight Washer Ignition Switch Main No. Main Menu Table Of Contents Fuse Locations PRIMARY UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOX No.
... 14 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 Amps. 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 120 A Circuits Protected Main fuse Not Used Not Used Not Used Rear Blower Motor ABS VSA Trailer Main Power Seats, Driver's Position Memory System... Headlights, Daytime Running Lights Cooling Fan, Condenser Fan, MG Clutch, Headlight Washer Ignition Switch Main No. Main Menu Table Of Contents Fuse Locations PRIMARY UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOX No.
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... 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 Main Menu Table Of Contents Fuse Locations SECONDARY UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOX 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...
... 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 Main Menu Table Of Contents Fuse Locations SECONDARY UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOX 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...