Owner's Manual
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... and Passenger Safety belt could be seriously or fatally injured. (See pages 50 and 51 for how to accidental injury or death. 41 2008 MDX Leaving children without Children who play in or around their neck, they For example, infants and small children left alone with the...accidentally set the vehicle in a vehicle. If they do, they can be very seriously injured in vehicles can accidentally get trapped inside. Keep vehicle keys/remote transmitters out of the reach of children. children learn how to unlock vehicle doors, turn on the ignition switch, and open the tailgate,...
... and Passenger Safety belt could be seriously or fatally injured. (See pages 50 and 51 for how to accidental injury or death. 41 2008 MDX Leaving children without Children who play in or around their neck, they For example, infants and small children left alone with the...accidentally set the vehicle in a vehicle. If they do, they can be very seriously injured in vehicles can accidentally get trapped inside. Keep vehicle keys/remote transmitters out of the reach of children. children learn how to unlock vehicle doors, turn on the ignition switch, and open the tailgate,...
Owner's Manual
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...Turn Signal and Headlights...118 Hazard Warning Button ...122 Rear Window Defogger ...122 Instrument Panel Brightness ...123 Steering Wheel Adjustments ...124 Keys and Locks...126 Immobilizer System...128 Ignition Switch ...129 Door Locks ...130 Childproof Door Locks ...131 Tailgate ...131 Power Tailgate ......Hooks ...165 Sun Visor ...166 Vanity Mirror ...166 Accessory Power Sockets...166 AC Power Outlet ...167 Instruments and Controls 61 2008 MDX All the essential controls are within easy reach. Main Menu Instruments and Controls This section gives information about the controls and ...
...Turn Signal and Headlights...118 Hazard Warning Button ...122 Rear Window Defogger ...122 Instrument Panel Brightness ...123 Steering Wheel Adjustments ...124 Keys and Locks...126 Immobilizer System...128 Ignition Switch ...129 Door Locks ...130 Childproof Door Locks ...131 Tailgate ...131 Power Tailgate ......Hooks ...165 Sun Visor ...166 Vanity Mirror ...166 Accessory Power Sockets...166 AC Power Outlet ...167 Instruments and Controls 61 2008 MDX All the essential controls are within easy reach. Main Menu Instruments and Controls This section gives information about the controls and ...
Owner's Manual
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... Panel Indicators Immobilizer System Indicator This indicator comes on briefly when you have inserted a properly-coded ignition key. It comes on automatically. It will then go off if you turn the ignition switch to the ... this indicator will also sound when you that the exterior lights are on. If it is not a properlycoded key, the indicator will blink, and the engine's fuel system will also come on when the light switch is ... Beam Indicator This indicator comes on operating the cruise control. 70 2008 MDX Cruise Control Indicator This indicator comes on when you turn on .
... Panel Indicators Immobilizer System Indicator This indicator comes on briefly when you have inserted a properly-coded ignition key. It comes on automatically. It will then go off if you turn the ignition switch to the ... this indicator will also sound when you that the exterior lights are on. If it is not a properlycoded key, the indicator will blink, and the engine's fuel system will also come on when the light switch is ... Beam Indicator This indicator comes on operating the cruise control. 70 2008 MDX Cruise Control Indicator This indicator comes on when you turn on .
Owner's Manual
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... Of Contents Multi-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 Setting Option ENGLISH FRENCH SPANISH 5°F 0°F 5°F (U.S.) 3°C 0°C 3°C (Canada) ON OFF HIGH MID LOW MANUAL ONLY IGN OFF TRIP B TRIP...
... Of Contents Multi-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 Setting Option ENGLISH FRENCH SPANISH 5°F 0°F 5°F (U.S.) 3°C 0°C 3°C (Canada) ON OFF HIGH MID LOW MANUAL ONLY IGN OFF TRIP B TRIP...
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...VEH SPD SET CANCEL Page 101 102 Instruments and Controls 103 DOOR/WINDOW SETUP (P.105) AUTO DOOR LOCK 106 AUTO DOOR UNLOCK 107 109 KEY AND REMOTE UNLOCK 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 The headlight switch needs to automatically lock the doors. Changes the setting of when to set after you close the doors and the tailgate...
...VEH SPD SET CANCEL Page 101 102 Instruments and Controls 103 DOOR/WINDOW SETUP (P.105) AUTO DOOR LOCK 106 AUTO DOOR UNLOCK 107 109 KEY AND REMOTE UNLOCK 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 The headlight switch needs to automatically lock the doors. Changes the setting of when to set after you close the doors and the tailgate...
Owner's Manual
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... When ''AUTO TILT & TELESCOPE STEERING WHEEL'' is successfully completed, the display changes as shown above, and then goes back to see the selections. CONTINUED 99 2008 MDX Select ON or OFF by pressing the INFO ( / ) button repeatedly. If the ''SETTING INCOMPLETE'' message appears, go back to the LOCK (0) position and remove the...
... When ''AUTO TILT & TELESCOPE STEERING WHEEL'' is successfully completed, the display changes as shown above, and then goes back to see the selections. CONTINUED 99 2008 MDX Select ON or OFF by pressing the INFO ( / ) button repeatedly. If the ''SETTING INCOMPLETE'' message appears, go back to the LOCK (0) position and remove the...
Owner's Manual
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..., parking lights, side marker lights, taillights, and license plate lights go off after the selected time when you remove the key from ''LIGHTING SETUP'' by pressing the SEL/RESET button. 102 2008 MDX To change how long the lights stay on before they go off , follow these instructions: Headlight Auto Off Timer You...
..., parking lights, side marker lights, taillights, and license plate lights go off after the selected time when you remove the key from ''LIGHTING SETUP'' by pressing the SEL/RESET button. 102 2008 MDX To change how long the lights stay on before they go off , follow these instructions: Headlight Auto Off Timer You...
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Instruments and Controls SEL/RESET BUTTON INFO ( or BUTTON ) CONTINUED 105 2008 MDX Press the INFO ( / ) button until you see the setting you press the INFO ( / ) button, the screen changes as shown in the illustration. Main Menu Table ...Of Contents Multi-Information Display Door/Window Setup Here are the five custom settings for the door/window setup: AUTO DOOR LOCK AUTO DOOR UNLOCK KEY AND REMOTE UNLOCK MODE KEYLESS LOCK ACKNOWLEDGMENT SECURITY RELOCK TIMER While ''DOOR/WINDOW SETUP'' is shown, press the SEL/RESET button to enter your selection...
Instruments and Controls SEL/RESET BUTTON INFO ( or BUTTON ) CONTINUED 105 2008 MDX Press the INFO ( / ) button until you see the setting you press the INFO ( / ) button, the screen changes as shown in the illustration. Main Menu Table ...Of Contents Multi-Information Display Door/Window Setup Here are the five custom settings for the door/window setup: AUTO DOOR LOCK AUTO DOOR UNLOCK KEY AND REMOTE UNLOCK MODE KEYLESS LOCK ACKNOWLEDGMENT SECURITY RELOCK TIMER While ''DOOR/WINDOW SETUP'' is shown, press the SEL/RESET button to enter your selection...
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... appears, go back to see the selections. Press the SEL/RESET button to ''KEY AND REMOTE UNLOCK MODE'' and repeat the procedure again. When your selection by pressing the INFO ( / ) button repeatedly. CONTINUED 109 2008 MDX Select the desired setting by pressing the INFO ( / ) button, then enter ...choose this customize item from ''DOOR/WINDOW SETUP'' by pressing the SEL/RESET button. Main Menu Table Of Contents Multi-Information Display Key and Remote Unlock Mode Instruments and Controls To select whether the driver's door unlocks or all the doors unlock when you unlock the...
... appears, go back to see the selections. Press the SEL/RESET button to ''KEY AND REMOTE UNLOCK MODE'' and repeat the procedure again. When your selection by pressing the INFO ( / ) button repeatedly. CONTINUED 109 2008 MDX Select the desired setting by pressing the INFO ( / ) button, then enter ...choose this customize item from ''DOOR/WINDOW SETUP'' by pressing the SEL/RESET button. Main Menu Table Of Contents Multi-Information Display Key and Remote Unlock Mode Instruments and Controls To select whether the driver's door unlocks or all the doors unlock when you unlock the...
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...down on with the front windshield wipers activated, the rear window wiper operates automatically. Headlights On Turning the switch to the reverse position with the key removed from the ignition switch, you will hear a reminder chime when you turn the wiper switch to the ''OFF'' position, the wiper ...will return to center when you shift the transmission to the position turns on 6. When you open the driver's door. 118 2008 MDX When it is INT, the rear wiper operates intermittently. High beams 7. If you leave the lights on the lever to signal a left turn and ...
...down on with the front windshield wipers activated, the rear window wiper operates automatically. Headlights On Turning the switch to the reverse position with the key removed from the ignition switch, you will hear a reminder chime when you turn the wiper switch to the ''OFF'' position, the wiper ...will return to center when you shift the transmission to the position turns on 6. When you open the driver's door. 118 2008 MDX When it is INT, the rear wiper operates intermittently. High beams 7. If you leave the lights on the lever to signal a left turn and ...
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...on the headlights and all other exterior lights, when it . AUTO The automatic lighting feature turns on (see page 103 . Instruments and Controls 119 2008 MDX The high beams stay on as a reminder. The lights on indicator comes on as long as a reminder. This indicator stays on if you turn...low beams to leave the engine idling or off automatically when the system senses high ambient light. They will remain on as you remove the key and open the driver's door. The lights will turn on automatically when the outside light level becomes low (at dusk, for an extended ...
...on the headlights and all other exterior lights, when it . AUTO The automatic lighting feature turns on (see page 103 . Instruments and Controls 119 2008 MDX The high beams stay on as a reminder. The lights on indicator comes on as long as a reminder. This indicator stays on if you turn...low beams to leave the engine idling or off automatically when the system senses high ambient light. They will remain on as you remove the key and open the driver's door. The lights will turn on automatically when the outside light level becomes low (at dusk, for an extended ...
Owner's Manual
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...close the driver's door. To change the ''HEADLIGHT AUTO OFF TIMER'' setting, see a ''CHECK DRL SYSTEM'' message on . If you remove the key, then open the door and get out, the lights turn them on the multiinformation display, there is in the or position or if the lights... off the headlights, all other exterior lights, and the instrument panel lights within 15 seconds, the lights go off . Instruments and Controls 121 2008 MDX The automatic lighting off after you leave the headlight switch in the ''AUTO'' position). Take your vehicle to a dealer to turn off feature ...
...close the driver's door. To change the ''HEADLIGHT AUTO OFF TIMER'' setting, see a ''CHECK DRL SYSTEM'' message on . If you remove the key, then open the door and get out, the lights turn them on the multiinformation display, there is in the or position or if the lights... off the headlights, all other exterior lights, and the instrument panel lights within 15 seconds, the lights go off . Instruments and Controls 121 2008 MDX The automatic lighting off after you leave the headlight switch in the ''AUTO'' position). Take your vehicle to a dealer to turn off feature ...
Owner's Manual
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...removed, the power tilt and telescopic steering wheel system needs to be reset when you remove the key from the ignition switch, the steering wheel automatically moves fully in and up to let you insert the... key back in and up . Insert the key into the ignition switch, and remove it. The steering wheel automatically moves fully in the ignition switch. ...Of Contents Steering Wheel Adjustments When you reconnect the battery or install the fuse. Instruments and Controls 125 2008 MDX
...removed, the power tilt and telescopic steering wheel system needs to be reset when you remove the key from the ignition switch, the steering wheel automatically moves fully in and up to let you insert the... key back in and up . Insert the key into the ignition switch, and remove it. The steering wheel automatically moves fully in the ignition switch. ...Of Contents Steering Wheel Adjustments When you reconnect the battery or install the fuse. Instruments and Controls 125 2008 MDX
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... Keys and Locks KEY MASTER KEY VALET KEY NUMBER WITH REMOTE (Light Gray) TAG TRANSMITTER KEY MASTER KEY VALET KEY NUMBER WITH REMOTE (Light Gray) TAG TRANSMITTER These keys contain electronic circuits that are damaged. U.S. Keep the keys away from direct sunlight, high temperature, and high humidity. Do not try to take it apart. Use only Acura-approved key blanks. 126 2008 MDX MDX...
... Keys and Locks KEY MASTER KEY VALET KEY NUMBER WITH REMOTE (Light Gray) TAG TRANSMITTER KEY MASTER KEY VALET KEY NUMBER WITH REMOTE (Light Gray) TAG TRANSMITTER These keys contain electronic circuits that are damaged. U.S. Keep the keys away from direct sunlight, high temperature, and high humidity. Do not try to take it apart. Use only Acura-approved key blanks. 126 2008 MDX MDX...
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... transmitter. Entertainment Packages and Canadian Elite Package models shown. To use the fully-extended key when you insert it is securely latched. 127 2008 MDX Main Menu Table Of Contents Keys and Locks Retractable Master Key RELEASE BUTTON Push Always use the key, push the release button to the ignition switch. Make sure your finger while...
... transmitter. Entertainment Packages and Canadian Elite Package models shown. To use the fully-extended key when you insert it is securely latched. 127 2008 MDX Main Menu Table Of Contents Keys and Locks Retractable Master Key RELEASE BUTTON Push Always use the key, push the release button to the ignition switch. Make sure your finger while...
Owner's Manual
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... the key. This device complies with you whenever you turn the ignition switch to blink, it . Do not attempt to alter this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. When you leave the vehicle alone. 128 2008 MDX Electrical ...problems could void the user's authority to it means the system does not recognize the coding of the device. The system may cause undesired operation of the key.
... the key. This device complies with you whenever you turn the ignition switch to blink, it . Do not attempt to alter this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. When you leave the vehicle alone. 128 2008 MDX Electrical ...problems could void the user's authority to it means the system does not recognize the coding of the device. The system may cause undesired operation of the key.
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... when driving. You will hear a reminder beeper if you can remove the key from the ACCESSORY (I ) You can insert or remove the key only in slightly. 129 2008 MDX ACCESSORY (I ) to start the engine. Remove the key to turn the key. Main Menu Table Of Contents Ignition Switch If the front wheels are turned, the... the steering wheel to the ON (II) position when you let go of the indicators on the instrument panel come on as you turn the key. The switch returns to the left or right as a test when you turn the ignition switch from the ignition switch. LOCK (0) You can ...
... when driving. You will hear a reminder beeper if you can remove the key from the ACCESSORY (I ) You can insert or remove the key only in slightly. 129 2008 MDX ACCESSORY (I ) to start the engine. Remove the key to turn the key. Main Menu Table Of Contents Ignition Switch If the front wheels are turned, the... the steering wheel to the ON (II) position when you let go of the indicators on the instrument panel come on as you turn the key. The switch returns to the left or right as a test when you turn the ignition switch from the ignition switch. LOCK (0) You can ...
Owner's Manual
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... of the master door lock switch on either front door, pull the lock tab above the driver's door handle, or use the key on the outside by using the key in the driver's door lock. The remaining doors and the tailgate unlock when you shift to P after driving, the driver's door unlocks...about 10 mph (about 15 km/h) or more, all the doors lock automatically. To change the ''KEY AND REMOTE UNLOCK MODE'' setting, see page 109 . To unlock only the driver's door, insert the key, turn the key a second time within a few seconds. Main Menu Table Of Contents Door Locks UNLOCK LOCK To change...
... of the master door lock switch on either front door, pull the lock tab above the driver's door handle, or use the key on the outside by using the key in the driver's door lock. The remaining doors and the tailgate unlock when you shift to P after driving, the driver's door unlocks...about 10 mph (about 15 km/h) or more, all the doors lock automatically. To change the ''KEY AND REMOTE UNLOCK MODE'' setting, see page 109 . To unlock only the driver's door, insert the key, turn the key a second time within a few seconds. Main Menu Table Of Contents Door Locks UNLOCK LOCK To change...
Owner's Manual
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... the tailgate are disabled. See Carbon Monoxide Hazard on the back edge. Each rear door has a lock lever near the edge. To open and the key in the LOCK position (lever is down on page 58 . 131 2008 MDX If you try to prevent exhaust gas from getting into the interior.
... the tailgate are disabled. See Carbon Monoxide Hazard on the back edge. Each rear door has a lock lever near the edge. To open and the key in the LOCK position (lever is down on page 58 . 131 2008 MDX If you try to prevent exhaust gas from getting into the interior.
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... open any door or the tailgate, the lights stay on for about 30 seconds. Push it twice to unlock the driver's door. To change the ''KEY AND REMOTE UNLOCK MODE'' setting, see page 109 . PANIC Press and hold the TAILGATE button to attract attention; If you push the same button again... the doors and the tailgate with the remote transmitter before 30 seconds have elapsed, the lights will flash. U.S. Panic mode does not work when the key is opening or closing, three beeps sound, the tailgate stops moving, reverses 136...
... open any door or the tailgate, the lights stay on for about 30 seconds. Push it twice to unlock the driver's door. To change the ''KEY AND REMOTE UNLOCK MODE'' setting, see page 109 . PANIC Press and hold the TAILGATE button to attract attention; If you push the same button again... the doors and the tailgate with the remote transmitter before 30 seconds have elapsed, the lights will flash. U.S. Panic mode does not work when the key is opening or closing, three beeps sound, the tailgate stops moving, reverses 136...