Owner's Manual
Page 137
...the edge of the way manually. After connecting the battery or installing the fuse, close under the these conditions: The vehicle is covered with snow or ice. When the tailgate or the roof is parked on a steep hill. If you operate the tailgate. If it meets resistance while...on the tailgate sill. It may not reverse immediately. Be careful not to be reset. Always make sure to function properly. CONTINUED 133 2008 MDX You need to latch so the motor can cause serious injury. Main Menu Table Of Contents Tailgate The power tailgate has an autoreverse feature....
...the edge of the way manually. After connecting the battery or installing the fuse, close under the these conditions: The vehicle is covered with snow or ice. When the tailgate or the roof is parked on a steep hill. If you operate the tailgate. If it meets resistance while...on the tailgate sill. It may not reverse immediately. Be careful not to be reset. Always make sure to function properly. CONTINUED 133 2008 MDX You need to latch so the motor can cause serious injury. Main Menu Table Of Contents Tailgate The power tailgate has an autoreverse feature....
Owner's Manual
Page 157
...moonroof in below-f reezing temperatures, or when it is covered with your foot. To apply the parking brake, push the pedal down with snow or ice, you turn off the ignition switch. Main Menu Table Of Contents Moonroof, Parking Brake Auto Reverse If the moonroof runs into any... the obstacle, then use the moonroof switch again. Auto reverse stops sensing when the moonroof is fully released (see page CONTINUED 81 ). 153 2008 MDX The parking brake indicator on the multi-information display (see page 65 ). You will reverse direction, and then stop. You should go out when...
...moonroof in below-f reezing temperatures, or when it is covered with your foot. To apply the parking brake, push the pedal down with snow or ice, you turn off the ignition switch. Main Menu Table Of Contents Moonroof, Parking Brake Auto Reverse If the moonroof runs into any... the obstacle, then use the moonroof switch again. Auto reverse stops sensing when the moonroof is fully released (see page CONTINUED 81 ). 153 2008 MDX The parking brake indicator on the multi-information display (see page 65 ). You will reverse direction, and then stop. You should go out when...
Owner's Manual
Page 332
... inflated tires Improving Fuel Economy A properly maintained vehicle maximizes fuel economy. Keep your vehicle clean In particular, a build-up of snow or mud on page 389 ). Frequent cleaning helps your vehicle's underside adds weight and rolling resistance. Avoid carrying excess weight in... s Maintenance Checks on your fuel economy. Drive moderately Rapid acceleration, abrupt cornering, and hard braking increase fuel consumption. 328 2008 MDX Main Menu Table Of Contents Fuel Economy Fuel Economy Factors The following factors can boost your fuel economy by up shifting as ...
... inflated tires Improving Fuel Economy A properly maintained vehicle maximizes fuel economy. Keep your vehicle clean In particular, a build-up of snow or mud on page 389 ). Frequent cleaning helps your vehicle's underside adds weight and rolling resistance. Avoid carrying excess weight in... s Maintenance Checks on your fuel economy. Drive moderately Rapid acceleration, abrupt cornering, and hard braking increase fuel consumption. 328 2008 MDX Main Menu Table Of Contents Fuel Economy Fuel Economy Factors The following factors can boost your fuel economy by up shifting as ...
Owner's Manual
Page 342
Because your vehicle rides higher off -highway driving guidelines. Do not modify your vehicle. 1. Remove frost, snow, or ice. 2. Check that would with a passenger vehicle. Visually check the tires. If a tire looks low, use a gauge to Drive You should do the following ... corners at slower speeds than other types of gravity. Do not carry heavy cargo on the roof. Check the seat adjustment (see page 140 ). 338 2008 MDX See page 377 for off the ground, it to roll over if you make abrupt turns. Preparing to check its pressure. 4. Check that any way...
Because your vehicle rides higher off -highway driving guidelines. Do not modify your vehicle. 1. Remove frost, snow, or ice. 2. Check that would with a passenger vehicle. Visually check the tires. If a tire looks low, use a gauge to Drive You should do the following ... corners at slower speeds than other types of gravity. Do not carry heavy cargo on the roof. Check the seat adjustment (see page 140 ). 338 2008 MDX See page 377 for off the ground, it to roll over if you make abrupt turns. Preparing to check its pressure. 4. Check that any way...
Owner's Manual
Page 349
Starting out in deep snow or on the shift lever to shift to first gear manually. You will see ''2'' in Second Gear CONTINUED 345 2008 MDX Main Menu Table Of Contents Automatic Transmission The table shows the speed ranges for upshifting and downshifting. The transmission will not automatically downshift to reduce ...
Starting out in deep snow or on the shift lever to shift to first gear manually. You will see ''2'' in Second Gear CONTINUED 345 2008 MDX Main Menu Table Of Contents Automatic Transmission The table shows the speed ranges for upshifting and downshifting. The transmission will not automatically downshift to reduce ...
Owner's Manual
Page 361
... diagonally across the vehicle (the left-front brake is part of the ABS, also balances the front-to-rear braking distribution according to stop on snow or ice. Brake Wear Indicators All four brakes have braking at two wheels. The electronic brake distribution (EBD) system, which is connected with the right... by pumping the brakes rapidly, much faster than a person can do not have the brake pads replaced, they will screech all the time. Driving 357 2008 MDX
... diagonally across the vehicle (the left-front brake is part of the ABS, also balances the front-to-rear braking distribution according to stop on snow or ice. Brake Wear Indicators All four brakes have braking at two wheels. The electronic brake distribution (EBD) system, which is connected with the right... by pumping the brakes rapidly, much faster than a person can do not have the brake pads replaced, they will screech all the time. Driving 357 2008 MDX
Owner's Manual
Page 362
... the brakes as possible. A vehicle with ABS may also be shut down . The brakes still work like a conventional system, but without antilock. 358 2008 MDX If the ABS indicator and the brake system indicator come on along with steering control during braking. The VSA indicator will come on together, and... braking system has shut down . If the brakes feel normal, drive slowly and have your dealer inspect your dealer as soon as gravel or snow, than a vehicle without anti-lock. Avoid sudden hard braking which could cause the rear wheels to lock up and possibly lead to take a...
... the brakes as possible. A vehicle with ABS may also be shut down . The brakes still work like a conventional system, but without antilock. 358 2008 MDX If the ABS indicator and the brake system indicator come on along with steering control during braking. The VSA indicator will come on together, and... braking system has shut down . If the brakes feel normal, drive slowly and have your dealer inspect your dealer as soon as gravel or snow, than a vehicle without anti-lock. Avoid sudden hard braking which could cause the rear wheels to lock up and possibly lead to take a...
Owner's Manual
Page 364
You should only attempt to free your original tires (see page 375 ). 360 2008 MDX Exercise the same caution during winter driving as your vehicle with VSA. With the VSA off, the trailer stability assist function is also turned off (... control system is under the driver's side vent. We do not recommend driving your vehicle with your vehicle gets stuck in shallow mud or fresh snow, it may cause the VSA to switch the VSA on and off, press and hold it until you drove the vehicle. If you install winter...
You should only attempt to free your original tires (see page 375 ). 360 2008 MDX Exercise the same caution during winter driving as your vehicle with VSA. With the VSA off, the trailer stability assist function is also turned off (... control system is under the driver's side vent. We do not recommend driving your vehicle with your vehicle gets stuck in shallow mud or fresh snow, it may cause the VSA to switch the VSA on and off, press and hold it until you drove the vehicle. If you install winter...
Owner's Manual
Page 382
...a deep hole can safely drive on the slope, don't do it. Driving on Slopes If you can also damage important vehicle components. 378 2008 MDX Remember The route presents limits (too steep or bumpy roads). Avoid hard braking. After you return to the pavement, carefully inspect your vehicle to... to cover your vehicle for you cannot continue, do not try to start too fast on wet soil, mud, snow, or ice, you might not have a smoother start on snow or ice. Accelerating and Braking For better traction on unpaved surfaces. Crossing a Stream Before driving through water, stop...
...a deep hole can safely drive on the slope, don't do it. Driving on Slopes If you can also damage important vehicle components. 378 2008 MDX Remember The route presents limits (too steep or bumpy roads). Avoid hard braking. After you return to the pavement, carefully inspect your vehicle to... to cover your vehicle for you cannot continue, do not try to start too fast on wet soil, mud, snow, or ice, you might not have a smoother start on snow or ice. Accelerating and Braking For better traction on unpaved surfaces. Crossing a Stream Before driving through water, stop...
Owner's Manual
Page 423
...at your vehicle, make sure that is best to replace all four wheels. Check with the tire dealer for tire size and labeling information. 419 2008 MDX Wheel and Tire Specifications Wheel: 18 x 8 J Tires: P255/55R18 104H See page 454 for information about DOT Tire Quality Grading, and ... Installing improper tires on your dealer. If that the wheel's specifications match those of the same size and load range as a pair. Mount snow tires on the sidewall have an allweather tread design suitable for most winter driving conditions. This can cause a crash in snowy or icy conditions...
...at your vehicle, make sure that is best to replace all four wheels. Check with the tire dealer for tire size and labeling information. 419 2008 MDX Wheel and Tire Specifications Wheel: 18 x 8 J Tires: P255/55R18 104H See page 454 for information about DOT Tire Quality Grading, and ... Installing improper tires on your dealer. If that the wheel's specifications match those of the same size and load range as a pair. Mount snow tires on the sidewall have an allweather tread design suitable for most winter driving conditions. This can cause a crash in snowy or icy conditions...
Owner's Manual
Page 428
... caution while driving. Do not use your regular tire repaired or replaced, and put it is not designed for mounting a regular tire. 424 2008 MDX After the flat tire is replaced with the spare, this indicator begins to be mounted on . After several miles (kilometers) driving with the spare...CHECK TPMS SYSTEM'' message on the same wheel. Get your compact spare tire on another vehicle unless it back on again. Do not mount snow chains on some road surfaces. The replacement should be the same size and design tire, mounted on the multi-information display (see the tread ...
... caution while driving. Do not use your regular tire repaired or replaced, and put it is not designed for mounting a regular tire. 424 2008 MDX After the flat tire is replaced with the spare, this indicator begins to be mounted on . After several miles (kilometers) driving with the spare...CHECK TPMS SYSTEM'' message on the same wheel. Get your compact spare tire on another vehicle unless it back on again. Do not mount snow chains on some road surfaces. The replacement should be the same size and design tire, mounted on the multi-information display (see the tread ...
Owner's Manual
Page 451
The cover is attached to pull it out (see the previous page). Front COVER Rear COVER 1. Remove the cover, put cloth on the anchors in sand, mud, or snow, call a towing service to the bumper with a small flat-tip screwdriver or a metal fingernail file. Main Menu Table Of Contents If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck If your vehicle gets stuck in the front and rear bumpers. Taking Care of the cover and carefully pry with a tether. For very short distances, such as freeing the vehicle, you can use the detachable towing hook that mounts on the edge of the Unexpected 447 2008 MDX
The cover is attached to pull it out (see the previous page). Front COVER Rear COVER 1. Remove the cover, put cloth on the anchors in sand, mud, or snow, call a towing service to the bumper with a small flat-tip screwdriver or a metal fingernail file. Main Menu Table Of Contents If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck If your vehicle gets stuck in the front and rear bumpers. Taking Care of the cover and carefully pry with a tether. For very short distances, such as freeing the vehicle, you can use the detachable towing hook that mounts on the edge of the Unexpected 447 2008 MDX
Owner's Manual
Page 482
... ...341 Shift Lock Release ...346 Side Airbags ...30 Off Indicator ...33 Side Curtain Airbags ...32 Side Marker Lights, Bulb Replacement in ...404 Signaling Turns ...67 Snow Tires ...419 Sound System...180, 200 Spare Tire Inflating...416, 424 Specifications ...453 Specifications Charts...452 Speed Limiter ...346 Speed Control ...270 Speedometer ...72 SRS... 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
... ...341 Shift Lock Release ...346 Side Airbags ...30 Off Indicator ...33 Side Curtain Airbags ...32 Side Marker Lights, Bulb Replacement in ...404 Signaling Turns ...67 Snow Tires ...419 Sound System...180, 200 Spare Tire Inflating...416, 424 Specifications ...453 Specifications Charts...452 Speed Limiter ...346 Speed Control ...270 Speedometer ...72 SRS... 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
Page 483
... ...415 Air Pressure ...415 Checking Wear ...417 Compact Spare ...424 DOT Tire Quality Grading ...454 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... ...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
... ...415 Air Pressure ...415 Checking Wear ...417 Compact Spare ...424 DOT Tire Quality Grading ...454 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... ...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