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... and contact information) ...465 Index ...I Service Information Summary ( fluid capacities and tire pressures) 00X31-STX-6200 1 2009 MDX Online Reference Owner's Manual Contents Owner's Identification Form Introduction ...i A Few Words About Safety ...iii Important Handling Information ...child protection) ...5 Instruments and Controls (indicators, gauges, multi-information display, dashboard, and steering column) ...61 Features (climate control,audio,rear entertainment,steering wheel,security,cruise control,and other convenience items) ...169 Before Driving (fuel, vehicle break- S. in, and...
... and contact information) ...465 Index ...I Service Information Summary ( fluid capacities and tire pressures) 00X31-STX-6200 1 2009 MDX Online Reference Owner's Manual Contents Owner's Identification Form Introduction ...i A Few Words About Safety ...iii Important Handling Information ...child protection) ...5 Instruments and Controls (indicators, gauges, multi-information display, dashboard, and steering column) ...61 Features (climate control,audio,rear entertainment,steering wheel,security,cruise control,and other convenience items) ...169 Before Driving (fuel, vehicle break- S. in, and...
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... section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and details how to handle them . Refer to operate the climate control system, the audio system, rear entertainment system, and other cargo. Features How to your warranty manual for detailed information. Driving The proper way to ... shift the transmission, and park; Instruments and Controls Explains the purpose of Contents Contents A convenient reference to the fuel pump. 2 2009 MDX Before Driving What gasoline to the dealer for any reason. Maintenance The maintenance minder shows you when you pull up to the sections ...
... section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and details how to handle them . Refer to operate the climate control system, the audio system, rear entertainment system, and other cargo. Features How to your warranty manual for detailed information. Driving The proper way to ... shift the transmission, and park; Instruments and Controls Explains the purpose of Contents Contents A convenient reference to the fuel pump. 2 2009 MDX Before Driving What gasoline to the dealer for any reason. Maintenance The maintenance minder shows you when you pull up to the sections ...
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... INDICATORS (P. 63) GAUGES (P. 72) HomeLink® BUTTONS (P. 276) MOONROOF SWITCH (P. 152) MIRROR CONTROL AUTO BUTTONꭧ (P. 154) PASSENGER'S FRONT AIRBAG (P. 9, 27) CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (P. 170) AUDIO SYSTEM (P. 180) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (P. 341) REAR CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (P. 175) Your Vehicle at a Glance PARKING BRAKE PEDAL (P. 153) AUXILIARY INPUT JACKSꭧ (P. 267) HEADPHONE CONNECTORS...
... INDICATORS (P. 63) GAUGES (P. 72) HomeLink® BUTTONS (P. 276) MOONROOF SWITCH (P. 152) MIRROR CONTROL AUTO BUTTONꭧ (P. 154) PASSENGER'S FRONT AIRBAG (P. 9, 27) CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (P. 170) AUDIO SYSTEM (P. 180) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (P. 341) REAR CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (P. 175) Your Vehicle at a Glance PARKING BRAKE PEDAL (P. 153) AUXILIARY INPUT JACKSꭧ (P. 267) HEADPHONE CONNECTORS...
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... (P. 130) PARKING BRAKE RELEASE HANDLE (P. 153) POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P. 149) FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE BUTTON (P. 323) HEADLIGHT/TURN SIGNAL/ FRONT FOG LIGHTS (P. 118) STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS (P. 233) WINDSHIELD INSTRUMENT PANEL WIPERS/WASHERS BRIGHTNESS (P. 116) (P. 123) PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR (P. 34) HAZARD WARNING BUTTON (P. 122) REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER (P. 122) ACCESSORY POWER...) (P. 325) STEERING WHEEL CRUISE CONTROL ADJUSTMENTS BUTTONS (P. 124) (P. 270) ꭧ1: To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel. ꭧ2: If equipped 4 2009 MDX
... (P. 130) PARKING BRAKE RELEASE HANDLE (P. 153) POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P. 149) FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE BUTTON (P. 323) HEADLIGHT/TURN SIGNAL/ FRONT FOG LIGHTS (P. 118) STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS (P. 233) WINDSHIELD INSTRUMENT PANEL WIPERS/WASHERS BRIGHTNESS (P. 116) (P. 123) PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR (P. 34) HAZARD WARNING BUTTON (P. 122) REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER (P. 122) ACCESSORY POWER...) (P. 325) STEERING WHEEL CRUISE CONTROL ADJUSTMENTS BUTTONS (P. 124) (P. 270) ꭧ1: To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel. ꭧ2: If equipped 4 2009 MDX
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... HANDLE (P. 325) INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS (P. 63) GAUGES (P. 72) HomeLink® BUTTONS (P. 276) MOONROOF SWITCH (P. 152) MIRROR CONTROL AUTO BUTTONꭧ (P. 154) CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (P. 170) AUDIO SYSTEM (P. 180) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (P. 341) REAR CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (P. 175) PARKING BRAKE PEDAL (P. 153) AUXILIARY INPUT JACKSꭧ (P. 267) HEADPHONE CONNECTORSꭧ (P. 268) ꭧ: If...
... HANDLE (P. 325) INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS (P. 63) GAUGES (P. 72) HomeLink® BUTTONS (P. 276) MOONROOF SWITCH (P. 152) MIRROR CONTROL AUTO BUTTONꭧ (P. 154) CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (P. 170) AUDIO SYSTEM (P. 180) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (P. 341) REAR CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (P. 175) PARKING BRAKE PEDAL (P. 153) AUXILIARY INPUT JACKSꭧ (P. 267) HEADPHONE CONNECTORSꭧ (P. 268) ꭧ: If...
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Main Menu Table Of Contents Controls Near the Steering Wheel HEADLIGHT/TURN SIGNAL/ FRONT FOG LIGHTS (P. 118) STEERING WHEEL WINDSHIELD AUDIO CONTROLS WIPERS/WASHERS (P. 233) (P. 116) INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS (P. 123) PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR (P. 34) HEADLIGHT WASHER SWITCHꭧ1 (P. 117) VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST SYSTEM OFF SWITCH (P. ... (P. 325) STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENTS (P. 124) CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS (P. 270) ꭧ1: If equipped ꭧ2: To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel. 2009 MDX 115
Main Menu Table Of Contents Controls Near the Steering Wheel HEADLIGHT/TURN SIGNAL/ FRONT FOG LIGHTS (P. 118) STEERING WHEEL WINDSHIELD AUDIO CONTROLS WIPERS/WASHERS (P. 233) (P. 116) INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS (P. 123) PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR (P. 34) HEADLIGHT WASHER SWITCHꭧ1 (P. 117) VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST SYSTEM OFF SWITCH (P. ... (P. 325) STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENTS (P. 124) CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS (P. 270) ꭧ1: If equipped ꭧ2: To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel. 2009 MDX 115
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... the key only in this position. START (III) - Use this position. The shift lever must push the key in slightly. Instruments and Controls 2009 MDX 129 Remove the key to the left or right as a test when you leave the key in the ignition switch in the LOCK (0) or the... reminder beeper if you turn the ignition switch from the ignition switch. Main Menu Table Of Contents Ignition Switch ACCESSORY (I) - You can operate the audio system and the accessory power sockets in this position only to start the engine. If the front wheels are turned, the anti-theft lock may...
... the key only in this position. START (III) - Use this position. The shift lever must push the key in slightly. Instruments and Controls 2009 MDX 129 Remove the key to the left or right as a test when you leave the key in the ignition switch in the LOCK (0) or the... reminder beeper if you turn the ignition switch from the ignition switch. Main Menu Table Of Contents Ignition Switch ACCESSORY (I) - You can operate the audio system and the accessory power sockets in this position only to start the engine. If the front wheels are turned, the anti-theft lock may...
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... the ''WELCOME DRIVER 1'' or ''WELCOME DRIVER 2'' message on the multi-information display, depending on which linked remote transmitter is shown on . 2009 MDX 139 You will move to the positions stored in the related memory button to the remote comes on the back of each remote activates the ... related to the stored position when you unlock and open the driver's door with the remote: ● Customized settings (see page 83). Audio system settings (see page 171). The steering wheel will also see page 157). When you insert the key into the ignition switch. Climate ...
... the ''WELCOME DRIVER 1'' or ''WELCOME DRIVER 2'' message on the multi-information display, depending on which linked remote transmitter is shown on . 2009 MDX 139 You will move to the positions stored in the related memory button to the remote comes on the back of each remote activates the ... related to the stored position when you unlock and open the driver's door with the remote: ● Customized settings (see page 83). Audio system settings (see page 171). The steering wheel will also see page 157). When you insert the key into the ignition switch. Climate ...
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... Visor Vanity Mirror Accessory Power Sockets Your vehicle has two or three accessory power sockets, depending on if the sun visor is slid outward. 166 2009 MDX When using the sun visor for the side window, remove the support rod from the clip, and swing it on its slider. Slide SUN VISOR... mirror on the driver's side. The vanity mirror light will not come on the model. All models have the front accessory power socket under the audio system and rear socket behind the third row seat on the back of the vehicle.
... Visor Vanity Mirror Accessory Power Sockets Your vehicle has two or three accessory power sockets, depending on if the sun visor is slid outward. 166 2009 MDX When using the sun visor for the side window, remove the support rod from the clip, and swing it on its slider. Slide SUN VISOR... mirror on the driver's side. The vanity mirror light will not come on the model. All models have the front accessory power socket under the audio system and rear socket behind the third row seat on the back of the vehicle.
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... 229 232 233 235 236 237 269 270 273 276 278 307 319 Features 2009 MDX 169 The standard audio system has many features. Your vehicle has an anti-theft audio system that requires a code number to use them. This section describes those features...Models with navigation system) ...Playing Discs (Models with navigation system) ...Disc Changer Error Messages ...Protecting Your Discs ...Auxiliary Input Jack ...Remote Audio Controls ...Radio Theft Protection ...Setting the Clock and Calendar ...Rear Entertainment System ...Security System ...Cruise Control ...Compass ...HomeLink® Universal ...
... 229 232 233 235 236 237 269 270 273 276 278 307 319 Features 2009 MDX 169 The standard audio system has many features. Your vehicle has an anti-theft audio system that requires a code number to use them. This section describes those features...Models with navigation system) ...Playing Discs (Models with navigation system) ...Disc Changer Error Messages ...Protecting Your Discs ...Auxiliary Input Jack ...Remote Audio Controls ...Radio Theft Protection ...Setting the Clock and Calendar ...Rear Entertainment System ...Security System ...Cruise Control ...Compass ...HomeLink® Universal ...
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For vehicles without navigation system, see pages 200 through 199. With navigation system With rear entertainment system Without navigation system 180 2009 MDX For vehicles with navigation system, see pages 181 through 227. Read the appropriate pages (as shown below) to use your vehicle's audio system. Main Menu Table Of Contents Audio System An audio system is standard on all models.
For vehicles without navigation system, see pages 200 through 199. With navigation system With rear entertainment system Without navigation system 180 2009 MDX For vehicles with navigation system, see pages 181 through 227. Read the appropriate pages (as shown below) to use your vehicle's audio system. Main Menu Table Of Contents Audio System An audio system is standard on all models.
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... the factory. If you go, the louder the audio volume becomes. FADER - Adjusts the front-to your liking. CENTER - Adjusts the strength of the sound. The faster you feel the sound is too quiet, choose high. 184 2009 MDX SVC OFF, SVC LOW, SVC MID, and SVC... HIGH. Turn the TUNE knob to adjust the setting to adjust the illumination of the sound. Each mode is set to display the BASS, TREBLE, FADER, BALANCE, SUBWOOFER, and SVC (speedsensitive volume compensation) settings. Audio System Lighting ...
... the factory. If you go, the louder the audio volume becomes. FADER - Adjusts the front-to your liking. CENTER - Adjusts the strength of the sound. The faster you feel the sound is too quiet, choose high. 184 2009 MDX SVC OFF, SVC LOW, SVC MID, and SVC... HIGH. Turn the TUNE knob to adjust the setting to adjust the illumination of the sound. Each mode is set to display the BASS, TREBLE, FADER, BALANCE, SUBWOOFER, and SVC (speedsensitive volume compensation) settings. Audio System Lighting ...
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...Push the power/volume knob to produce clear, high-quality digital reception. TUNE - Turn the TUNE knob to select another category. 186 2009 MDX CATEGORY (- or +) - Press either button to change channel selections. Operating the Satellite Radio To listen to XM satellite radio..., turn on the audio system, and press the button. Turn the knob right for higher numbered channels and left for lower numbered channels. The last channel ...
...Push the power/volume knob to produce clear, high-quality digital reception. TUNE - Turn the TUNE knob to select another category. 186 2009 MDX CATEGORY (- or +) - Press either button to change channel selections. Operating the Satellite Radio To listen to XM satellite radio..., turn on the audio system, and press the button. Turn the knob right for higher numbered channels and left for lower numbered channels. The last channel ...
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... band will show . XM Radio Display Messages ''LOADING'' - XM is loading the audio or program information. ''OFF AIR'' - The channel currently selected is no longer broadcasting. ''UPDATING'' - The encryption code is removed. Features CONTINUED 2009 MDX 187 Press the XM button. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to 12 preset channels using steps...
... band will show . XM Radio Display Messages ''LOADING'' - XM is loading the audio or program information. ''OFF AIR'' - The channel currently selected is no longer broadcasting. ''UPDATING'' - The encryption code is removed. Features CONTINUED 2009 MDX 187 Press the XM button. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to 12 preset channels using steps...
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... of these conditions: ● Driving on the north side of an east/west mountain road. After you've registered with XM Radio, keep your audio system in the Satellite Radio mode while you wait for activation, make sure your radio I .D. This should take about 30 minutes. xmradio.com,... Once your audio system is activated, ''CATEGORY'' or ''CH'' will continue to send an activation signal to your vehicle from a previous owner, you can be caused by the party responsible for at least 12 hours from the activation request. XM Radio will appear in the display. 2009 MDX 189 If the...
... of these conditions: ● Driving on the north side of an east/west mountain road. After you've registered with XM Radio, keep your audio system in the Satellite Radio mode while you wait for activation, make sure your radio I .D. This should take about 30 minutes. xmradio.com,... Once your audio system is activated, ''CATEGORY'' or ''CH'' will continue to send an activation signal to your vehicle from a previous owner, you can be caused by the party responsible for at least 12 hours from the activation request. XM Radio will appear in the display. 2009 MDX 189 If the...
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... disc, folder and track numbers are shown in the display. The label can select up and cause the disc to 255 folders or tracks. This audio system can also select the displayed information with the DISP button (see ''MP3'' in the display. The specifications of the compatible WMA files are : Sampling... (MPEG2) Bitrate: 32/40/48/56/64/80/96/ 112/128/160/192/224/256/320 kbps Compatible with variable bitrate and multi-session. CONTINUED 2009 MDX 191 Main Menu Table Of Contents Playing Discs (Models without navigation system) To Play a Disc To load or play CD-Rs and CD-RWs compressed...
... disc, folder and track numbers are shown in the display. The label can select up and cause the disc to 255 folders or tracks. This audio system can also select the displayed information with the DISP button (see ''MP3'' in the display. The specifications of the compatible WMA files are : Sampling... (MPEG2) Bitrate: 32/40/48/56/64/80/96/ 112/128/160/192/224/256/320 kbps Compatible with variable bitrate and multi-session. CONTINUED 2009 MDX 191 Main Menu Table Of Contents Playing Discs (Models without navigation system) To Play a Disc To load or play CD-Rs and CD-RWs compressed...
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... number for an empty position begins blinking. 3. Press the LOAD button until ''LOAD'' appears. Repeat this unit. 4. It then plays the disc just loaded. 192 2009 MDX You can also load a disc into the disc slot when the green disc load indicator comes on an MP3 or WMA disc is protected by... preset button. the drive will see ''LOAD'' in this until all six positions, the system begins playing the last disc loaded. You could damage the audio unit. 5. If you hear a beep and see ''BUSY'' in the rest of the way. The system stops playing the current disc and starts the ...
... number for an empty position begins blinking. 3. Press the LOAD button until ''LOAD'' appears. Repeat this unit. 4. It then plays the disc just loaded. 192 2009 MDX You can also load a disc into the disc slot when the green disc load indicator comes on an MP3 or WMA disc is protected by... preset button. the drive will see ''LOAD'' in this until all six positions, the system begins playing the last disc loaded. You could damage the audio unit. 5. If you hear a beep and see ''BUSY'' in the rest of the way. The system stops playing the current disc and starts the ...
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.... If a disc is replaced with the DISP button. You can see up to about 16 characters of the text data. If you turn on the audio system next time, the system keeps your selection with dot) in the display. Features When you press and hold the DISP button until the next... 16 characters, you will see the folder and file name, and the album, artist, and track tag. With a disc in MP3 or WMA. ● CONTINUED 2009 MDX 193 Press and hold the DISP button again, the display shows the first 16 characters again. The display shows up to about 31 characters of...
.... If a disc is replaced with the DISP button. You can see up to about 16 characters of the text data. If you turn on the audio system next time, the system keeps your selection with dot) in the display. Features When you press and hold the DISP button until the next... 16 characters, you will see the folder and file name, and the album, artist, and track tag. With a disc in MP3 or WMA. ● CONTINUED 2009 MDX 193 Press and hold the DISP button again, the display shows the first 16 characters again. The display shows up to about 31 characters of...
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The audio system will try to play the disc. Press the eject button, and pull out the disc. Insert a different disc. If the error message cycle repeats .... For the additional information on the right explains the error messages you see an error message in the display while playing a disc. Features Servo Error 2009 MDX 199 Press the EJECT button and pull out the disc(s). Insert the disc again. If the code does not disappear, or the disc(s) cannot be...
The audio system will try to play the disc. Press the eject button, and pull out the disc. Insert a different disc. If the error message cycle repeats .... For the additional information on the right explains the error messages you see an error message in the display while playing a disc. Features Servo Error 2009 MDX 199 Press the EJECT button and pull out the disc(s). Insert the disc again. If the code does not disappear, or the disc(s) cannot be...
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... system, and the navigation system manual for an overview of the selector (ENTER) to go to the respective memorized mode automatically. SELECTOR 200 2009 MDX Personalization Setting When you make selections or adjustments to a list or menu on , the driver's ID (Driver 1 or Driver 2) is detected..., and the radio presets and sound level settings (see page 207) are turned to that selection. Main Menu Table Of Contents Audio System (Models with navigation system) Interface Dial On models with your quick start guide for complete details. The selector can only be pushed...
... system, and the navigation system manual for an overview of the selector (ENTER) to go to the respective memorized mode automatically. SELECTOR 200 2009 MDX Personalization Setting When you make selections or adjustments to a list or menu on , the driver's ID (Driver 1 or Driver 2) is detected..., and the radio presets and sound level settings (see page 207) are turned to that selection. Main Menu Table Of Contents Audio System (Models with navigation system) Interface Dial On models with your quick start guide for complete details. The selector can only be pushed...