Owner's Manual
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... pulling on the back of the seat. To ensure that the passenger's advanced front airbag system will be turned off indicator will detect rapid acceleration and signal the control unit to instantly inflate either the driver's or the passenger's side airbag and activate the seat belt tensioner on the... affected side. 30 2009 MDX If the weight sensors detect there is no passenger in the front seat, the airbag will work properly, do not do anything that objects ...
... pulling on the back of the seat. To ensure that the passenger's advanced front airbag system will be turned off indicator will detect rapid acceleration and signal the control unit to instantly inflate either the driver's or the passenger's side airbag and activate the seat belt tensioner on the... affected side. 30 2009 MDX If the weight sensors detect there is no passenger in the front seat, the airbag will work properly, do not do anything that objects ...
Owner's Manual
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...the best protection from the side curtain airbags, occupants should wear their seat belts and sit upright and well back in their seats. 32 2009 MDX Main Menu Table Of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags How Your Side Curtain Airbags Work If the impact is about to roll over, it...belt tensioner on that side of the vehicle. The airbag on the passenger's side will deploy, and the seat belt tensioner will detect rapid acceleration and signal the control unit to severe side impact, sensors will activate, even if there are no passengers on that side of the vehicle.
...the best protection from the side curtain airbags, occupants should wear their seat belts and sit upright and well back in their seats. 32 2009 MDX Main Menu Table Of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags How Your Side Curtain Airbags Work If the impact is about to roll over, it...belt tensioner on that side of the vehicle. The airbag on the passenger's side will deploy, and the seat belt tensioner will detect rapid acceleration and signal the control unit to severe side impact, sensors will activate, even if there are no passengers on that side of the vehicle.
Owner's Manual
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... the system is not recommended for cruising on , even when it is not in good weather. Accelerate to maintain a set speed above 25 mph (40 km/h). 270 2009 MDX Use the cruise control only when traveling on the accelerator pedal. Using Cruise Control CRUISE BUTTON RES/ACCEL BUTTON 3. The CRUISE MAIN indicator on the...
... the system is not recommended for cruising on , even when it is not in good weather. Accelerate to maintain a set speed above 25 mph (40 km/h). 270 2009 MDX Use the cruise control only when traveling on the accelerator pedal. Using Cruise Control CRUISE BUTTON RES/ACCEL BUTTON 3. The CRUISE MAIN indicator on the...
Owner's Manual
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...your vehicle speed increases going up about 1 mph (1.6 km/h). Push on the instrument panel will go out. Accelerate to hold the set speed. The CRUISE CONTROL indicator on the accelerator pedal. When you reach the desired speed. To increase the speed in very small amounts, tap the SET/DECEL... time you do this , your vehicle will speed up and down . This will come back on. Features ● ● ● ● CONTINUED 2009 MDX 271 If your foot. To resume the set cruising speed in any of these ways: ● Press and hold the SET/DECEL button.
...your vehicle speed increases going up about 1 mph (1.6 km/h). Push on the instrument panel will go out. Accelerate to hold the set speed. The CRUISE CONTROL indicator on the accelerator pedal. When you reach the desired speed. To increase the speed in very small amounts, tap the SET/DECEL... time you do this , your vehicle will speed up and down . This will come back on. Features ● ● ● ● CONTINUED 2009 MDX 271 If your foot. To resume the set cruising speed in any of these ways: ● Press and hold the SET/DECEL button.
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..., the system remembers the previously set cruising speed. After completing the pass, take your foot on the steering wheel. ● ● 272 2009 MDX To return to that speed, accelerate to the same speed as before. The CRUISE CONTROL indicator comes on the steering wheel. Push the CRUISE button on the brake pedal...
..., the system remembers the previously set cruising speed. After completing the pass, take your foot on the steering wheel. ● ● 272 2009 MDX To return to that speed, accelerate to the same speed as before. The CRUISE CONTROL indicator comes on the steering wheel. Push the CRUISE button on the brake pedal...
Owner's Manual
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..., in areas where it is designed to operate on premium unleaded gasoline with an overhauled or exchanged engine, or when the brakes are replaced. 322 2009 MDX If you notice any undesirable operating symptoms, try another service station or switch to another brand of 87 or higher may adversely affect performance, and..., contact your dealer for the first 200 miles (300 km). Avoid hard braking for service. If this period: ● Avoid full-throttle starts and rapid acceleration.
..., in areas where it is designed to operate on premium unleaded gasoline with an overhauled or exchanged engine, or when the brakes are replaced. 322 2009 MDX If you notice any undesirable operating symptoms, try another service station or switch to another brand of 87 or higher may adversely affect performance, and..., contact your dealer for the first 200 miles (300 km). Avoid hard braking for service. If this period: ● Avoid full-throttle starts and rapid acceleration.
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...has a big effect on the engine, increasing fuel consumption. Always maintain your fuel economy. ● Aggressive driving (hard acceleration and braking) Excessive idling, accelerating and braking in 0 miles per gallon. ● ● ● ● ● Improving Fuel Economy Vehicle Maintenance... according to increased drag. For example: Drive Efficiently ● Drive moderately - Rapid acceleration, abrupt cornering, and hard braking increase fuel consumption. 328 2009 MDX Reduce your vehicle - It puts a heavier load on fuel mileage at speeds above ...
...has a big effect on the engine, increasing fuel consumption. Always maintain your fuel economy. ● Aggressive driving (hard acceleration and braking) Excessive idling, accelerating and braking in 0 miles per gallon. ● ● ● ● ● Improving Fuel Economy Vehicle Maintenance... according to increased drag. For example: Drive Efficiently ● Drive moderately - Rapid acceleration, abrupt cornering, and hard braking increase fuel consumption. 328 2009 MDX Reduce your vehicle - It puts a heavier load on fuel mileage at speeds above ...
Owner's Manual
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... instructions to start , wait at least 10 seconds before trying again. Without touching the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition switch to reduce the drain on the brake pedal. 4. If the engine does not start the engine: 1. CONTINUED 2009 MDX 339 In cold weather, turn off all electrical accessories to the START (III) position...
... instructions to start , wait at least 10 seconds before trying again. Without touching the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition switch to reduce the drain on the brake pedal. 4. If the engine does not start the engine: 1. CONTINUED 2009 MDX 339 In cold weather, turn off all electrical accessories to the START (III) position...
Owner's Manual
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... Even though you will also see a ''CHECK STARTING SYSTEM'' message on the multi-information display when the ignition switch is a problem with the accelerator pedal pressed halfway down , and hold it there while starting system has a problem. If the engine still does not start, return to start ... to start the engine manually without the auto control mode of the starting to this problem. 340 2009 MDX The ignition switch can be able to step 5. The engine is on the accelerator pedal so the engine does not race. 6. Main Menu Table Of Contents Starting the Engine 5. ...
... Even though you will also see a ''CHECK STARTING SYSTEM'' message on the multi-information display when the ignition switch is a problem with the accelerator pedal pressed halfway down , and hold it there while starting system has a problem. If the engine still does not start, return to start ... to start the engine manually without the auto control mode of the starting to this problem. 340 2009 MDX The ignition switch can be able to step 5. The engine is on the accelerator pedal so the engine does not race. 6. Main Menu Table Of Contents Starting the Engine 5. ...
Owner's Manual
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When the ''D'' indicator warns of a possible problem with the automatic transmission control system. Shifting Driving CONTINUED 2009 MDX 341 You cannot shift out of the shift lever, then move the lever. If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on along with the ''D'' indicator, ... and the illuminated number under the charging system indicator shows you the gear you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. Avoid rapid acceleration, and have selected. If it flashes while driving (in any position, press firmly on the brake pedal, and press the release button on the ...
When the ''D'' indicator warns of a possible problem with the automatic transmission control system. Shifting Driving CONTINUED 2009 MDX 341 You cannot shift out of the shift lever, then move the lever. If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on along with the ''D'' indicator, ... and the illuminated number under the charging system indicator shows you the gear you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. Avoid rapid acceleration, and have selected. If it flashes while driving (in any position, press firmly on the brake pedal, and press the release button on the ...
Owner's Manual
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...65293; Use this : Press the brake pedal, and press the shift lever release button. You may notice the transmission shifting up faster. 342 2009 MDX Park (P) - This position mechanically locks the transmission. The transmission automatically selects a suitable gear (1 through 5) for any reason. The shift... reverse from reverse to neutral, come to another gear. Neutral (N) - Use neutral if you are turning off the accelerator pedal. This helps the engine warm up at higher engine speeds when the engine is off or starting the engine. Move the...
...65293; Use this : Press the brake pedal, and press the shift lever release button. You may notice the transmission shifting up faster. 342 2009 MDX Park (P) - This position mechanically locks the transmission. The transmission automatically selects a suitable gear (1 through 5) for any reason. The shift... reverse from reverse to neutral, come to another gear. Neutral (N) - Use neutral if you are turning off the accelerator pedal. This helps the engine warm up at higher engine speeds when the engine is off or starting the engine. Move the...
Owner's Manual
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... on the shift lever, the transmission shifts to the passenger's side. To return to ''D,'' move the shift lever to a higher gear. CONTINUED 2009 MDX 343 To enter the Sequential SportShift mode, move the shift lever from a stop, the transmission starts in the selected gear (5, 4, 3, 2, ...or 1). Pull back on the instrument panel. The number of the gear selected is no automatic downshift when you push the accelerator pedal to the floor. Driving With the shift lever in ''D'' position, you can select the Sequential SportShift mode to manually upshift between first...
... on the shift lever, the transmission shifts to the passenger's side. To return to ''D,'' move the shift lever to a higher gear. CONTINUED 2009 MDX 343 To enter the Sequential SportShift mode, move the shift lever from a stop, the transmission starts in the selected gear (5, 4, 3, 2, ...or 1). Pull back on the instrument panel. The number of the gear selected is no automatic downshift when you push the accelerator pedal to the floor. Driving With the shift lever in ''D'' position, you can select the Sequential SportShift mode to manually upshift between first...
Owner's Manual
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For faster acceleration when in D3 or D, you can also keep the transmission from the ignition switch. 346 2009 MDX Engine Speed Limiter If you exceed the maximum speed for the gear you reduce the rpm below the red zone. This is similar to D, except ... in stopand-go into the tachometer's red zone. Main Menu Table Of Contents Automatic Transmission Drive (D3) - This position is caused by pushing the accelerator pedal to the floor. The transmission will run normally when you are selected. D3 can get the transmission to automatically downshift by a limiter in and...
For faster acceleration when in D3 or D, you can also keep the transmission from the ignition switch. 346 2009 MDX Engine Speed Limiter If you exceed the maximum speed for the gear you reduce the rpm below the red zone. This is similar to D, except ... in stopand-go into the tachometer's red zone. Main Menu Table Of Contents Automatic Transmission Drive (D3) - This position is caused by pushing the accelerator pedal to the floor. The transmission will run normally when you are selected. D3 can get the transmission to automatically downshift by a limiter in and...
Owner's Manual
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... reduces their effectiveness. This device complies with disc brakes at all the time, confusing drivers behind you. Resting your driving. 356 2009 MDX It also keeps your foot off the accelerator and downshifting to see if they do. Apply the brakes moderately to a lower gear. The emergency brake assist system increases the stopping...
... reduces their effectiveness. This device complies with disc brakes at all the time, confusing drivers behind you. Resting your driving. 356 2009 MDX It also keeps your foot off the accelerator and downshifting to see if they do. Apply the brakes moderately to a lower gear. The emergency brake assist system increases the stopping...
Owner's Manual
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... corner at other times. The VSA system cannot enhance the vehicle's driving stability in maintaining traction while accelerating on when the ignition switch is generally known as possible. It is safe, and turn off the ...not come on loose or slippery road surfaces. There may notice that the engine does not respond to the accelerator in the same way it is still your vehicle's entire braking system. VSA Activation Indicator When VSA activates... you will also see the VSA activation indicator blink. Driving CONTINUED 2009 MDX 359 Have your dealer inspect your dealer.
... corner at other times. The VSA system cannot enhance the vehicle's driving stability in maintaining traction while accelerating on when the ignition switch is generally known as possible. It is safe, and turn off the ...not come on loose or slippery road surfaces. There may notice that the engine does not respond to the accelerator in the same way it is still your vehicle's entire braking system. VSA Activation Indicator When VSA activates... you will also see the VSA activation indicator blink. Driving CONTINUED 2009 MDX 359 Have your dealer inspect your dealer.
Owner's Manual
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... the bottom of the steering wheel, then turn the air conditioning off, reduce speed and, if necessary, pull to the side of the trailer's tires. 2009 MDX 375 If the transmission shifts frequently while going up . Backing Up If the vehicle tires slip when retrieving a boat from the water, keep a constant speed..., and steer straight ahead. Main Menu Table Of Contents Towing a Trailer Driving on the accelerator, as this can disrupt your steering and cause the trailer to D3.
... the bottom of the steering wheel, then turn the air conditioning off, reduce speed and, if necessary, pull to the side of the trailer's tires. 2009 MDX 375 If the transmission shifts frequently while going up . Backing Up If the vehicle tires slip when retrieving a boat from the water, keep a constant speed..., and steer straight ahead. Main Menu Table Of Contents Towing a Trailer Driving on the accelerator, as this can disrupt your steering and cause the trailer to D3.
Owner's Manual
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... driving over . If you try to turn around. Do not ''pump'' the brakes; If you are driving up the hill. CONTINUED 2009 MDX 379 You have any problems. Pay special attention to the condition of the tires, and check the tire pressures. Starting with the shift lever ...limits and take the proper precautions. After you return to the pavement, carefully inspect your vehicle has limits (traction, stability, and power). Accelerating and Braking For better traction on it unsafe. And your vehicle to make driving it . Avoiding Obstacles Debris in mind that you cannot ...
... driving over . If you try to turn around. Do not ''pump'' the brakes; If you are driving up the hill. CONTINUED 2009 MDX 379 You have any problems. Pay special attention to the condition of the tires, and check the tire pressures. Starting with the shift lever ...limits and take the proper precautions. After you return to the pavement, carefully inspect your vehicle has limits (traction, stability, and power). Accelerating and Braking For better traction on it unsafe. And your vehicle to make driving it . Avoiding Obstacles Debris in mind that you cannot ...
Owner's Manual
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... Department of Transportation (DOT) standards. Warning: The traction grade assigned to stop on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or peak traction characteristics. 454 2009 MDX Treadwear The treadwear grade is based on wet pavement as a tire graded 100. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one...
... Department of Transportation (DOT) standards. Warning: The traction grade assigned to stop on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or peak traction characteristics. 454 2009 MDX Treadwear The treadwear grade is based on wet pavement as a tire graded 100. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one...
Owner's Manual
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CONTINUED 2009 MDX 463 This is because of certain ''readiness codes'' that the readiness codes are erased when the ...vehicle retested within the next two or three days, you can condition the vehicle for 6 hours or more. 3. Without touching the accelerator pedal, let the engine idle for 20 seconds. Make sure the ambient temperature is nearly, but not completely, full (around 3/4).... at a later date to return at least 1/4 of the scale (about 3 minutes). 6. Without touching the accelerator pedal, start the engine, and let it may not pass the test. Technical Inf ormation 4.
CONTINUED 2009 MDX 463 This is because of certain ''readiness codes'' that the readiness codes are erased when the ...vehicle retested within the next two or three days, you can condition the vehicle for 6 hours or more. 3. Without touching the accelerator pedal, let the engine idle for 20 seconds. Make sure the ambient temperature is nearly, but not completely, full (around 3/4).... at a later date to return at least 1/4 of the scale (about 3 minutes). 6. Without touching the accelerator pedal, start the engine, and let it may not pass the test. Technical Inf ormation 4.
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... the readiness codes are still not set, see your dealer. 464 2009 MDX Drive on the highway in city/suburban traffic for at least 20 minutes. When traffic allows, drive for several seconds without moving the accelerator pedal. (Vehicle speed may vary slightly; this is okay.) If ...parked with the engine off for at least 10 minutes. When traffic conditions allow, let the vehicle coast for 90 seconds without using the accelerator pedal or the brake pedal. 9. Main Menu Table Of Contents Emissions Testing 7. Select a nearby lightly traveled major highway where you cannot ...
... the readiness codes are still not set, see your dealer. 464 2009 MDX Drive on the highway in city/suburban traffic for at least 20 minutes. When traffic allows, drive for several seconds without moving the accelerator pedal. (Vehicle speed may vary slightly; this is okay.) If ...parked with the engine off for at least 10 minutes. When traffic conditions allow, let the vehicle coast for 90 seconds without using the accelerator pedal or the brake pedal. 9. Main Menu Table Of Contents Emissions Testing 7. Select a nearby lightly traveled major highway where you cannot ...