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... during a crash is greatly increased. Sitting improperly or out of position can result in serious injury or death in a crash by striking interior parts of the vehicle or being struck by an inflating front airbag. In addition, an occupant who is out of position in the front... of injury during a crash. Always sit upright, well back in the seat, with their feet on the floor. Driver and Passenger Safety 17 2008 MDX Sitting improperly can be seriously or fatally injured in a crash. Main Menu Table Of Contents Protecting Adults and Teens 6.Maintain a Proper Sitting Position ...
... during a crash is greatly increased. Sitting improperly or out of position can result in serious injury or death in a crash by striking interior parts of the vehicle or being struck by an inflating front airbag. In addition, an occupant who is out of position in the front... of injury during a crash. Always sit upright, well back in the seat, with their feet on the floor. Driver and Passenger Safety 17 2008 MDX Sitting improperly can be seriously or fatally injured in a crash. Main Menu Table Of Contents Protecting Adults and Teens 6.Maintain a Proper Sitting Position ...
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...to cause very serious injuries. Larger Children Children who ride in the back are also at risk of being injured or killed by striking interior vehicle parts during a collision, an inflating front airbag can inflate with enough force to be injured by an inflating passenger s front ...to accident statistics, children of the child seat with a seat belt. (See page 54 for important information about protecting larger children.) 38 2008 MDX If the vehicle seat is thrown forward during a collision or hard braking. If Small Children Placing a forward-facing child seat in the front...
...to cause very serious injuries. Larger Children Children who ride in the back are also at risk of being injured or killed by striking interior vehicle parts during a collision, an inflating front airbag can inflate with enough force to be injured by an inflating passenger s front ...to accident statistics, children of the child seat with a seat belt. (See page 54 for important information about protecting larger children.) 38 2008 MDX If the vehicle seat is thrown forward during a collision or hard braking. If Small Children Placing a forward-facing child seat in the front...
Owner's Manual
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...that may have damaged the underside. Carbon monoxide should not enter the vehicle in an accident that expose you must sit in your vehicle's interior and create a hazardous condition. With the tailgate open , run the engine with the door open , airflow can cause unconsciousness and even kill.... mode. 2. Set the temperature control to carbon monoxide. High levels of carbon monoxide can collect rapidly in the sound of the garage. 58 2008 MDX You notice a change . Select the fresh air mode. Do not run the engine only long enough to move the vehicle out of the exhaust...
...that may have damaged the underside. Carbon monoxide should not enter the vehicle in an accident that expose you must sit in your vehicle's interior and create a hazardous condition. With the tailgate open , run the engine with the door open , airflow can cause unconsciousness and even kill.... mode. 2. Set the temperature control to carbon monoxide. High levels of carbon monoxide can collect rapidly in the sound of the garage. 58 2008 MDX You notice a change . Select the fresh air mode. Do not run the engine only long enough to move the vehicle out of the exhaust...
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... Heaters ...148 Power Windows ...149 Moonroof ...152 Parking Brake ...153 Mirrors ...154 Driving Position Memory System...157 Interior Lights ...159 Interior Convenience Items ...162 Beverage Holders ...163 Console Compartment ...164 Storage Compartment ...164 Glove Box ...164 Sunglasses Holder ......165 Cargo Hooks ...165 Sun Visor ...166 Vanity Mirror ...166 Accessory Power Sockets...166 AC Power Outlet ...167 Instruments and Controls 61 2008 MDX...
... Heaters ...148 Power Windows ...149 Moonroof ...152 Parking Brake ...153 Mirrors ...154 Driving Position Memory System...157 Interior Lights ...159 Interior Convenience Items ...162 Beverage Holders ...163 Console Compartment ...164 Storage Compartment ...164 Glove Box ...164 Sunglasses Holder ......165 Cargo Hooks ...165 Sun Visor ...166 Vanity Mirror ...166 Accessory Power Sockets...166 AC Power Outlet ...167 Instruments and Controls 61 2008 MDX...
Owner's Manual
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... mirror positions to a stored setting. Resets the elapsed time of your current trip. 92 93 94 AUTO INTERIOR ILLUMINATION POSITION SETUP (P.97) MEMORY POSITION LINK AUTO TILT & TELESCOPE STEERING WHEEL : Default setting Changes the interior light sensitivity to reset when you refuel. Changes the indicator alarm volumes into three levels. Setting Option...-Information Display Group Setup METER SETUP (P.89) Menu Item LANGUAGE SELECTION Description Changes the language used in and up when the key is removed. 84 2008 MDX Moves the steering wheel fully in the display.
... mirror positions to a stored setting. Resets the elapsed time of your current trip. 92 93 94 AUTO INTERIOR ILLUMINATION POSITION SETUP (P.97) MEMORY POSITION LINK AUTO TILT & TELESCOPE STEERING WHEEL : Default setting Changes the interior light sensitivity to reset when you refuel. Changes the indicator alarm volumes into three levels. Setting Option...-Information Display Group Setup METER SETUP (P.89) Menu Item LANGUAGE SELECTION Description Changes the language used in and up when the key is removed. 84 2008 MDX Moves the steering wheel fully in the display.
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...MODE KEYLESS LOCK ACKNOWLEDGMENT SECURITY RELOCK TIMER WIPER SETUP (P.113) DEFAULT ALL (P.86) : Default setting WIPER ACTION 110 111 113 86 85 2008 MDX Changes the setting of when to automatically lock the doors. A beeper will also sound when you close the driver's door. Changes the ... Table Of Contents Multi-Information Display Group Setup LIGHTING SETUP (P.100) Menu Item INTERIOR LIGHT DIMMING TIME HEADLIGHT AUTO OFF TIMER AUTO LIGHT SENSITIVITY Description Changes how long (in seconds) the interior lights stay on after you press the LOCK button twice. Changes the setting of...
...MODE KEYLESS LOCK ACKNOWLEDGMENT SECURITY RELOCK TIMER WIPER SETUP (P.113) DEFAULT ALL (P.86) : Default setting WIPER ACTION 110 111 113 86 85 2008 MDX Changes the setting of when to automatically lock the doors. A beeper will also sound when you close the driver's door. Changes the ... Table Of Contents Multi-Information Display Group Setup LIGHTING SETUP (P.100) Menu Item INTERIOR LIGHT DIMMING TIME HEADLIGHT AUTO OFF TIMER AUTO LIGHT SENSITIVITY Description Changes how long (in seconds) the interior lights stay on after you press the LOCK button twice. Changes the setting of...
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... the INFO ( / ) button, the screen changes as shown in the illustration. DISPLAY TRIP A & AVG. FUEL RESET with REFUEL ADJUST ALARM VOLUME ELAPSED TIME RESET AUTO INTERIOR ILLUMINATION While METER SETUP is shown, press the SEL/RESET button to enter your selection. Each time you want to customize, then press the SEL...
... the INFO ( / ) button, the screen changes as shown in the illustration. DISPLAY TRIP A & AVG. FUEL RESET with REFUEL ADJUST ALARM VOLUME ELAPSED TIME RESET AUTO INTERIOR ILLUMINATION While METER SETUP is shown, press the SEL/RESET button to enter your selection. Each time you want to customize, then press the SEL...
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... LOW for the auto interior illumination settings. To disable the auto interior illumination function, select OFF. Auto Interior Illumination Instruments and Controls When your selection is turned on, the interior lights gradually dim, as the outside light level the lights start dimming as late as possible, select MAX. CONTINUED 95 2008 MDX Main Menu Table Of...
... LOW for the auto interior illumination settings. To disable the auto interior illumination function, select OFF. Auto Interior Illumination Instruments and Controls When your selection is turned on, the interior lights gradually dim, as the outside light level the lights start dimming as late as possible, select MAX. CONTINUED 95 2008 MDX Main Menu Table Of...
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Select the desired setting by pressing the SEL/RESET button. When your selection by pressing the INFO ( / ) button, then enter your selection is successfully completed, the display changes as shown above, and then goes back to the customize item screen. If the ''SETTING INCOMPLETE'' message appears, go back to see the selections. Main Menu Table Of Contents Multi-Information Display Press the SEL/RESET button to ''AUTO INTERIOR ILLUMINATION'' and repeat the procedure again. 96 2008 MDX
Select the desired setting by pressing the SEL/RESET button. When your selection by pressing the INFO ( / ) button, then enter your selection is successfully completed, the display changes as shown above, and then goes back to the customize item screen. If the ''SETTING INCOMPLETE'' message appears, go back to see the selections. Main Menu Table Of Contents Multi-Information Display Press the SEL/RESET button to ''AUTO INTERIOR ILLUMINATION'' and repeat the procedure again. 96 2008 MDX
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Each time you want to customize, then press the SEL/RESET button to enter the customize mode. Main Menu Table Of Contents Multi-Information Display Lighting Setup Here are the three custom settings for the lighting setup: INTERIOR LIGHT DIMMING TIME HEADLIGHT AUTO OFF TIMER AUTO LIGHT SENSITIVITY While ''LIGHTING SETUP'' is shown, press the SEL/RESET button to enter your selection. SEL/RESET BUTTON INFO ( or BUTTON ) 100 2008 MDX Press the INFO ( / ) button until you see the setting you press the INFO ( / ) button, the screen changes as shown in the illustration.
Each time you want to customize, then press the SEL/RESET button to enter the customize mode. Main Menu Table Of Contents Multi-Information Display Lighting Setup Here are the three custom settings for the lighting setup: INTERIOR LIGHT DIMMING TIME HEADLIGHT AUTO OFF TIMER AUTO LIGHT SENSITIVITY While ''LIGHTING SETUP'' is shown, press the SEL/RESET button to enter your selection. SEL/RESET BUTTON INFO ( or BUTTON ) 100 2008 MDX Press the INFO ( / ) button until you see the setting you press the INFO ( / ) button, the screen changes as shown in the illustration.
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When your selection by pressing the INFO ( / ) button repeatedly. CONTINUED 101 2008 MDX To change how long the lights stay on before they fade out, follow these instructions: You can choose this customize item from ''LIGHTING SETUP'' by ... desired setting by pressing the INFO ( / ) button, then enter your selection is successfully completed, the display changes as shown above, and then goes back to ''INTERIOR LIGHT DIMMING TIME'' and repeat the procedure again. Main Menu Table Of Contents Multi-Information Display...
When your selection by pressing the INFO ( / ) button repeatedly. CONTINUED 101 2008 MDX To change how long the lights stay on before they fade out, follow these instructions: You can choose this customize item from ''LIGHTING SETUP'' by ... desired setting by pressing the INFO ( / ) button, then enter your selection is successfully completed, the display changes as shown above, and then goes back to ''INTERIOR LIGHT DIMMING TIME'' and repeat the procedure again. Main Menu Table Of Contents Multi-Information Display...
Owner's Manual
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.... Press the button to increase the brightness and the button to decrease it . You can customize when the glare reduction function starts. To change ''AUTO INTERIOR ILLUMINATION'', see page 95 for more information. You can adjust the brightness with the headlight switch on the multi-information display while you finish adjusting...
.... Press the button to increase the brightness and the button to decrease it . You can customize when the glare reduction function starts. To change ''AUTO INTERIOR ILLUMINATION'', see page 95 for more information. You can adjust the brightness with the headlight switch on the multi-information display while you finish adjusting...
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... open driver's door by pulling the lock tab rearward the lock tab on page 58 . 131 2008 MDX They are disabled. If you try to prevent children seated in the rear from getting into the interior. With the lever in the ignition, both master door lock switches are not disabled if all times...
... open driver's door by pulling the lock tab rearward the lock tab on page 58 . 131 2008 MDX They are disabled. If you try to prevent children seated in the rear from getting into the interior. With the lever in the ignition, both master door lock switches are not disabled if all times...
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... lock system cannot unlock the tailgate, unlock it means there is shown on the multi-information display. Have the vehicle checked by your dealer. 134 2008 MDX Main Menu Table Of Contents Tailgate If you try to drive off with the tailgate not closed at all times while driving to avoid damaging...
... lock system cannot unlock the tailgate, unlock it means there is shown on the multi-information display. Have the vehicle checked by your dealer. 134 2008 MDX Main Menu Table Of Contents Tailgate If you try to drive off with the tailgate not closed at all times while driving to avoid damaging...
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... the remote transmitter is used to unlock the doors (see page 101 . To change the ''INTERIOR LIGHT DIMMING TIME'' setting, see page 136 ). The cargo area light comes on . CONTINUED 159 2008 MDX Main Menu Table Of Contents Interior Lights Light Control Switch DOOR ACTIVATED POSITION The individual map lights in the second row...
... the remote transmitter is used to unlock the doors (see page 101 . To change the ''INTERIOR LIGHT DIMMING TIME'' setting, see page 136 ). The cargo area light comes on . CONTINUED 159 2008 MDX Main Menu Table Of Contents Interior Lights Light Control Switch DOOR ACTIVATED POSITION The individual map lights in the second row...
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To adjust its brightness, press either of the instrument panel brightness control buttons ( or ). 160 2008 MDX With the light control switch in the door activated position, the second row map lights can be turned on the front row individual map lights ... lights on as long as the switch remains in the ON position. Push the lens again to turn it off . Main Menu Table Of Contents Interior Lights ON position: When the light control switch is in the door activated position. COURTESY LIGHT Turn on by pushing the lens. The cargo (3rd...
To adjust its brightness, press either of the instrument panel brightness control buttons ( or ). 160 2008 MDX With the light control switch in the door activated position, the second row map lights can be turned on the front row individual map lights ... lights on as long as the switch remains in the ON position. Push the lens again to turn it off . Main Menu Table Of Contents Interior Lights ON position: When the light control switch is in the door activated position. COURTESY LIGHT Turn on by pushing the lens. The cargo (3rd...
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...Of Contents Interior Lights Cargo Area Light Tailgate Lights The lights in all four doors come on when you open the tailgate. ON Instruments and Controls OFF The cargo area light has a threeposition switch. In the OFF position, the light does not come on continuously. 161 2008 MDX In ...the center position, it stays on when the tailgate is opened . The tailgate lights do not come on . After you open any other doors are opened. Individual Interior Lights The courtesy lights in the tailgate have an ...
...Of Contents Interior Lights Cargo Area Light Tailgate Lights The lights in all four doors come on when you open the tailgate. ON Instruments and Controls OFF The cargo area light has a threeposition switch. In the OFF position, the light does not come on continuously. 161 2008 MDX In ...the center position, it stays on when the tailgate is opened . The tailgate lights do not come on . After you open any other doors are opened. Individual Interior Lights The courtesy lights in the tailgate have an ...
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Main Menu Table Of Contents Interior Convenience Items SUNGLASSES HOLDER SUN VISOR GLOVE BOX VANITY MIRROR COAT HOOK STORAGE COMPARTMENTS GROCERY HOOK CENTER POCKET ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET CONSOLE COMPARTMENT ARMREST/BEVERAGE HOLDER BEVERAGE HOLDER ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET 162 2008 MDX
Main Menu Table Of Contents Interior Convenience Items SUNGLASSES HOLDER SUN VISOR GLOVE BOX VANITY MIRROR COAT HOOK STORAGE COMPARTMENTS GROCERY HOOK CENTER POCKET ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET CONSOLE COMPARTMENT ARMREST/BEVERAGE HOLDER BEVERAGE HOLDER ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET 162 2008 MDX
Owner's Manual
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Open the front beverage holder by sliding the lid. Pivot down the seat-back to use them. Main Menu Table Of Contents Interior Convenience Items Beverage Holders Be careful when you or your passengers. A spilled liquid that provides the beverage holder. Use only resealable .... Spilled liquids can damage the upholstery, carpeting, and electrical components in the second is equipped with an armrest that is closed properly. 163 2008 MDX Liquid can scald you are using the beverage holders. To open or close , press the lid again until it latches. ARMREST FRONT LID ...
Open the front beverage holder by sliding the lid. Pivot down the seat-back to use them. Main Menu Table Of Contents Interior Convenience Items Beverage Holders Be careful when you or your passengers. A spilled liquid that provides the beverage holder. Use only resealable .... Spilled liquids can damage the upholstery, carpeting, and electrical components in the second is equipped with an armrest that is closed properly. 163 2008 MDX Liquid can scald you are using the beverage holders. To open or close , press the lid again until it latches. ARMREST FRONT LID ...
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...box can cause serious injury to the left -side foot of the compartment. To open the compartment, push the button and lift the lid. 164 2008 MDX Close it with a sliding lid is also a console compartment. For the third row, a storage compartment is wearing the seat belt. Always keep ...the glove box closed while driving. Main Menu Table Of Contents Interior Convenience Items Console Compartment LIDS Storage Compartment Glove Box Open the glove box by pulling the handle to your passenger in a crash, even if ...
...box can cause serious injury to the left -side foot of the compartment. To open the compartment, push the button and lift the lid. 164 2008 MDX Close it with a sliding lid is also a console compartment. For the third row, a storage compartment is wearing the seat belt. Always keep ...the glove box closed while driving. Main Menu Table Of Contents Interior Convenience Items Console Compartment LIDS Storage Compartment Glove Box Open the glove box by pulling the handle to your passenger in a crash, even if ...