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... Your Vehicle at a Glance DRIVER'S FRONT AIRBAG (P. 9, 27) DRIVING POSITION MEMORY SYSTEM (P. 157) POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER SWITCH (P. 130) PARKING BRAKE RELEASE HANDLE (P. 153) POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P. 149) FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE BUTTON (P. 323) POWER TAILGATE BUTTONꭧ (P. 132) HOOD RELEASE HANDLE...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 CONNECTORSꭧ (P. 268) ꭧ: If equipped CONTINUED...
... Your Vehicle at a Glance DRIVER'S FRONT AIRBAG (P. 9, 27) DRIVING POSITION MEMORY SYSTEM (P. 157) POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER SWITCH (P. 130) PARKING BRAKE RELEASE HANDLE (P. 153) POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P. 149) FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE BUTTON (P. 323) POWER TAILGATE BUTTONꭧ (P. 132) HOOD RELEASE HANDLE...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 CONNECTORSꭧ (P. 268) ꭧ: If equipped CONTINUED...
Owner's Manual
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... SWITCHꭧ2 (P. 117) VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST SYSTEM OFF SWITCH (P. 359) MIRROR CONTROLS (P. 155) DRIVING POSITION MEMORY SYSTEM (P. 157) POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER SWITCH (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...) (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
... SWITCHꭧ2 (P. 117) VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST SYSTEM OFF SWITCH (P. 359) MIRROR CONTROLS (P. 155) DRIVING POSITION MEMORY SYSTEM (P. 157) POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER SWITCH (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...) (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
Owner's Manual
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... moderate to kill or very seriously injure an infant. To do this, the passenger's front airbag is thrown forward during a collision or hard braking. If the Small Children Placing a forward-facing child seat in the front seat of all children aged 12 and under be hazardous. If the ...and it can hit the back of a vehicle equipped with a seat belt. (See page 54 for important information about protecting larger children.) 38 2009 MDX Larger Children Children who ride in the back are restrained in a back seat. The Passenger's Front Airbag Can Pose Serious Risks Front airbags have laws...
... moderate to kill or very seriously injure an infant. To do this, the passenger's front airbag is thrown forward during a collision or hard braking. If the Small Children Placing a forward-facing child seat in the front seat of all children aged 12 and under be hazardous. If the ...and it can hit the back of a vehicle equipped with a seat belt. (See page 54 for important information about protecting larger children.) 38 2009 MDX Larger Children Children who ride in the back are restrained in a back seat. The Passenger's Front Airbag Can Pose Serious Risks Front airbags have laws...
Owner's Manual
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... ...129 Door Locks ...130 Childproof Door Locks ...131 Tailgate ...131 Power Tailgate ...132 Remote Transmitter ...135 Seats ...Detachable Anchor ...Seat Heaters...Power Windows ...Moonroof ...Parking Brake ...Mirrors ...Driving Position Memory System ...Interior Lights ...Interior Convenience Items ...Beverage Holders ...Console Compartment ...Storage Compartment ...Glove Box ...Sunglasses Holder ...Cargo Hooks ...Sun Visor ...Vanity... Power Outlet ...140 146 148 149 152 153 154 157 159 162 163 164 164 164 165 165 166 166 166 167 Instruments and Controls 2009 MDX 61
... ...129 Door Locks ...130 Childproof Door Locks ...131 Tailgate ...131 Power Tailgate ...132 Remote Transmitter ...135 Seats ...Detachable Anchor ...Seat Heaters...Power Windows ...Moonroof ...Parking Brake ...Mirrors ...Driving Position Memory System ...Interior Lights ...Interior Convenience Items ...Beverage Holders ...Console Compartment ...Storage Compartment ...Glove Box ...Sunglasses Holder ...Cargo Hooks ...Sun Visor ...Vanity... Power Outlet ...140 146 148 149 152 153 154 157 159 162 163 164 164 164 165 165 166 166 166 167 Instruments and Controls 2009 MDX 61
Owner's Manual
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Main Menu Table Of Contents Control Locations DRIVING POSITION MEMORY SYSTEM (P. 157) POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER SWITCH (P. 130) PARKING BRAKE RELEASE HANDLE (P. 153) POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P. 149) FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE BUTTON (P. 323) POWER TAILGATE BUTTONꭧ (P. 132) HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P. ... 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 equipped 62...
Main Menu Table Of Contents Control Locations DRIVING POSITION MEMORY SYSTEM (P. 157) POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER SWITCH (P. 130) PARKING BRAKE RELEASE HANDLE (P. 153) POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P. 149) FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE BUTTON (P. 323) POWER TAILGATE BUTTONꭧ (P. 132) HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P. ... 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 equipped 62...
Owner's Manual
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Differences for the Canadian models are noted in the text. 2009 MDX 63 instrument panel is shown. Main Menu Table Of Contents Instrument Panel MESSAGE INDICATOR MULTI-INFORMATION DISPLAY (P. 73) (P. 69) SEAT BELT REMINDER ... 68) LOW TIRE PRESSURE INDICATOR (P. 68) LOW FUEL INDICATOR (P. 71) CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR (P. 70) CRUISE MAIN INDICATOR (P. 70) SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 71) PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 65) VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 67) LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR (P. 65) FOG LIGHT INDICATOR (P. 70) VSA ACTIVATION INDICATOR (P. 67) ...
Differences for the Canadian models are noted in the text. 2009 MDX 63 instrument panel is shown. Main Menu Table Of Contents Instrument Panel MESSAGE INDICATOR MULTI-INFORMATION DISPLAY (P. 73) (P. 69) SEAT BELT REMINDER ... 68) LOW TIRE PRESSURE INDICATOR (P. 68) LOW FUEL INDICATOR (P. 71) CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR (P. 70) CRUISE MAIN INDICATOR (P. 70) SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 71) PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 65) VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 67) LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR (P. 65) FOG LIGHT INDICATOR (P. 70) VSA ACTIVATION INDICATOR (P. 67) ...
Owner's Manual
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...and you will also see a ''RELEASE PARKING BRAKE'' message on the multi-information display (see a ''CHECK CHARGING SYSTEM'' message on while driving, it comes on the multi-information display. Instruments and Controls CONTINUED 2009 MDX 65 Main Menu Table Of Contents Instrument Panel ...Indicators Low Oil Pressure Indicator The engine can damage the rear brakes, axles, and tires. For more information, see page 436. Charging...
...and you will also see a ''RELEASE PARKING BRAKE'' message on the multi-information display (see a ''CHECK CHARGING SYSTEM'' message on while driving, it comes on the multi-information display. Instruments and Controls CONTINUED 2009 MDX 65 Main Menu Table Of Contents Instrument Panel ...Indicators Low Oil Pressure Indicator The engine can damage the rear brakes, axles, and tires. For more information, see page 436. Charging...
Owner's Manual
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...problem with your front airbags. For more information, see page 33. U.S. If it indicates a potential problem with your vehicle still has normal braking ability but no anti-lock function. If this indicator on the multiinformation display (see page 81). This indicator will also see a ''PASSENGER ... seat belt tensioners. With this indicator comes on at any other time, it comes on the multi-information display (see page 357. 66 2009 MDX You will also see a ''CHECK AIRBAG SYSTEM'' message on at any other time, it checked. You will also see a ''CHECK ABS...
...problem with your front airbags. For more information, see page 33. U.S. If it indicates a potential problem with your vehicle still has normal braking ability but no anti-lock function. If this indicator on the multiinformation display (see page 81). This indicator will also see a ''PASSENGER ... seat belt tensioners. With this indicator comes on at any other time, it comes on the multi-information display (see page 357. 66 2009 MDX You will also see a ''CHECK AIRBAG SYSTEM'' message on at any other time, it checked. You will also see a ''CHECK ABS...
Owner's Manual
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... come on when you turn the ignition switch off, even if you set the parking brake. When the headlights are off. Do not cover this sensor or spill liquids on it. 120 2009 MDX They will go off when the headlights turn on automatically. The automatic lighting feature is ...controlled by turning the switch next to the ON (II) position and release the parking brake. With the light switch in the AUTO position,...
... come on when you turn the ignition switch off, even if you set the parking brake. When the headlights are off. Do not cover this sensor or spill liquids on it. 120 2009 MDX They will go off when the headlights turn on automatically. The automatic lighting feature is ...controlled by turning the switch next to the ON (II) position and release the parking brake. With the light switch in the AUTO position,...
Owner's Manual
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... fly forward and cause injury if you have to the detachable anchors. Make sure all items in a crash. Reconnect the seat belts to brake hard (See Carrying Cargo on the side of serious injury or death in the cargo area are equipped with the detachable anchor unlatched increases the...belt latch plates in the second row center seat and the third row seats are secured. The seat belts in the retractor housing. 146 2009 MDX LATCH PLATE Detachable Anchor When the seats are returned to the upright position. Main Menu Table Of Contents Seats Reverse this procedure to return ...
... fly forward and cause injury if you have to the detachable anchors. Make sure all items in a crash. Reconnect the seat belts to brake hard (See Carrying Cargo on the side of serious injury or death in the cargo area are equipped with the detachable anchor unlatched increases the...belt latch plates in the second row center seat and the third row seats are secured. The seat belts in the retractor housing. 146 2009 MDX LATCH PLATE Detachable Anchor When the seats are returned to the upright position. Main Menu Table Of Contents Seats Reverse this procedure to return ...
Owner's Manual
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...almost closed. Auto reverse stops sensing when the moonroof is fully released (see a ''RELEASE PARKING BRAKE'' message on someone's hands or fingers can damage the moonroof panel or its motor. CONTINUED 2009 MDX 153 To close the moonroof for up to open and close the moonroof, remove the obstacle, then... use the moonroof switch again. To apply the parking brake, push the pedal down with snow or ice, you turn...
...almost closed. Auto reverse stops sensing when the moonroof is fully released (see a ''RELEASE PARKING BRAKE'' message on someone's hands or fingers can damage the moonroof panel or its motor. CONTINUED 2009 MDX 153 To close the moonroof for up to open and close the moonroof, remove the obstacle, then... use the moonroof switch again. To apply the parking brake, push the pedal down with snow or ice, you turn...
Owner's Manual
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... Mirrors Keep the inside mirror can automatically darken to adjust the mirrors before you , then returns to turn on this feature. 154 2009 MDX Driving the vehicle with the parking brake on as a reminder. A beeper will sound if the vehicle is on the bottom of a vehicle behind you start driving. SENSOR INDICATOR AUTO... visibility when the lights are gone. To turn off this feature, press the button on , the mirror darkens when it is driven with the parking brake applied can damage the rear...
... Mirrors Keep the inside mirror can automatically darken to adjust the mirrors before you , then returns to turn on this feature. 154 2009 MDX Driving the vehicle with the parking brake on as a reminder. A beeper will sound if the vehicle is on the bottom of a vehicle behind you start driving. SENSOR INDICATOR AUTO... visibility when the lights are gone. To turn off this feature, press the button on , the mirror darkens when it is driven with the parking brake applied can damage the rear...
Owner's Manual
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To resume the set cruising speed in very small amounts, tap the SET/DECEL button. When you are going down a hill, use the brakes to slow down in any of these ways: ● You can decrease the set speed, press the RES/ACCEL button. If your vehicle ...the button when you do this , your foot. Accelerate to the desired speed, press the SET/DECEL button. Features ● ● ● ● CONTINUED 2009 MDX 271 This will come back on the instrument panel will cancel the cruise control. When the vehicle slows to the desired cruising speed, then press...
To resume the set cruising speed in very small amounts, tap the SET/DECEL button. When you are going down a hill, use the brakes to slow down in any of these ways: ● You can decrease the set speed, press the RES/ACCEL button. If your vehicle ...the button when you do this , your foot. Accelerate to the desired speed, press the SET/DECEL button. Features ● ● ● ● CONTINUED 2009 MDX 271 This will come back on the instrument panel will cancel the cruise control. When the vehicle slows to the desired cruising speed, then press...
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...Cancelling Cruise Control CRUISE BUTTON Resuming the Set Speed When you can cancel cruise control in any of these ways: ● Tap the brake pedal. Pressing the CRUISE button turns the system completely off the accelerator pedal. The vehicle will return to speed up for passing. To...as before. Push the CANCEL button on the steering wheel. ● ● 272 2009 MDX Resting your foot off and erases the previous cruising speed. The CRUISE CONTROL indicator comes on the brake pedal causes cruise control to cancel. CANCEL BUTTON You can still use the accelerator pedal ...
...Cancelling Cruise Control CRUISE BUTTON Resuming the Set Speed When you can cancel cruise control in any of these ways: ● Tap the brake pedal. Pressing the CRUISE button turns the system completely off the accelerator pedal. The vehicle will return to speed up for passing. To...as before. Push the CANCEL button on the steering wheel. ● ● 272 2009 MDX Resting your foot off and erases the previous cruising speed. The CRUISE CONTROL indicator comes on the brake pedal causes cruise control to cancel. CANCEL BUTTON You can still use the accelerator pedal ...
Owner's Manual
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...is designed to another service station or switch to operate on . If you drive during the first 600 miles (1,000 km). Avoid hard braking for service. Do not use of 91 or higher. Main Menu Table Of Contents Break-in Period, Fuel Recommendation Break-in Period Help... recommendations with oxygenates such as MMT. During this octane grade is blended with an overhauled or exchanged engine, or when the brakes are replaced. 322 2009 MDX For further important fuel-related information, please refer to your instrument panel to come on oxygenated gasoline containing up to 10% ...
...is designed to another service station or switch to operate on . If you drive during the first 600 miles (1,000 km). Avoid hard braking for service. Do not use of 91 or higher. Main Menu Table Of Contents Break-in Period, Fuel Recommendation Break-in Period Help... recommendations with oxygenates such as MMT. During this octane grade is blended with an overhauled or exchanged engine, or when the brakes are replaced. 322 2009 MDX For further important fuel-related information, please refer to your instrument panel to come on oxygenated gasoline containing up to 10% ...
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... corner of the way and hold it up until you can open the hood without lifting the handle, the mechanism should be cleaned and lubricated. 2009 MDX 325 Lift the hood up slightly. 2. Put your fingers under the lower left until it releases the hood. Make sure it up the rest of... the center. Main Menu Table Of Contents Service Station Procedures Opening and Closing the Hood HOOD RELEASE HANDLE 3. Park the vehicle, and set the parking brake. Lift up the hood. To close the hood, lower the hood to your hands. Bef ore Driving LATCH 1. If the hood latch handle moves ...
... corner of the way and hold it up until you can open the hood without lifting the handle, the mechanism should be cleaned and lubricated. 2009 MDX 325 Lift the hood up slightly. 2. Put your fingers under the lower left until it releases the hood. Make sure it up the rest of... the center. Main Menu Table Of Contents Service Station Procedures Opening and Closing the Hood HOOD RELEASE HANDLE 3. Park the vehicle, and set the parking brake. Lift up the hood. To close the hood, lower the hood to your hands. Bef ore Driving LATCH 1. If the hood latch handle moves ...
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... the drag. For example: Drive Efficiently ● Drive moderately - Rapid acceleration, abrupt cornering, and hard braking increase fuel consumption. 328 2009 MDX Trailers, car top carriers, roof racks and bike racks are more efficient when warmed up of snow or mud ... ''rolling resistance,'' which reduces fuel economy. Reduce your fuel economy. ● Aggressive driving (hard acceleration and braking) Excessive idling, accelerating and braking in stop-and-go traffic Cold engine operation (engines are also big contributors to the maintenance messages displayed on the...
... the drag. For example: Drive Efficiently ● Drive moderately - Rapid acceleration, abrupt cornering, and hard braking increase fuel consumption. 328 2009 MDX Trailers, car top carriers, roof racks and bike racks are more efficient when warmed up of snow or mud ... ''rolling resistance,'' which reduces fuel economy. Reduce your fuel economy. ● Aggressive driving (hard acceleration and braking) Excessive idling, accelerating and braking in stop-and-go traffic Cold engine operation (engines are also big contributors to the maintenance messages displayed on the...
Owner's Manual
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...your dealer for your vehicle unsafe. These accessories have your dealer inspect the final installation. ● ● ● 330 2009 MDX Although non-Acura accessories may fit on the side pillars or across the rear windows. When properly installed, cellular phones, alarms, two-way ...lock brakes, and tire pressure monitoring system. ● Make sure the accessory does not obscure any lights, or interfere with proper operation of the side curtain airbags. Main Menu Table Of Contents Accessories and Modifications Modifying your vehicle, or installing some non-Acura ...
...your dealer for your vehicle unsafe. These accessories have your dealer inspect the final installation. ● ● ● 330 2009 MDX Although non-Acura accessories may fit on the side pillars or across the rear windows. When properly installed, cellular phones, alarms, two-way ...lock brakes, and tire pressure monitoring system. ● Make sure the accessory does not obscure any lights, or interfere with proper operation of the side curtain airbags. Main Menu Table Of Contents Accessories and Modifications Modifying your vehicle, or installing some non-Acura ...
Owner's Manual
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.... If you plan to hit speed bumps or other part of your vehicle's anti-lock brakes and other systems. Lowering your vehicle with the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS). Non-Acura wheels, because they are : ● ● Larger or smaller wheels and tires can... interfere with the operation of your vehicle's safety features can make the systems ineffective. Bef ore Driving ● ● CONTINUED 2009 MDX 331 Some examples are a universal ...
.... If you plan to hit speed bumps or other part of your vehicle's anti-lock brakes and other systems. Lowering your vehicle with the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS). Non-Acura wheels, because they are : ● ● Larger or smaller wheels and tires can... interfere with the operation of your vehicle's safety features can make the systems ineffective. Bef ore Driving ● ● CONTINUED 2009 MDX 331 Some examples are a universal ...
Owner's Manual
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...section gives you are planning to tow a trailer or drive off-high way. It also includes important information on parking your vehicle, the braking system, the Super Handling-All Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD®) system, the vehicle stability assist (VSA®) system, active damper... ...341 Super Handling-All Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD®) System ...348 Parking ...350 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ...351 Braking System ...356 Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...357 Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®), aka Electronic Stability Control (ESC), System ...359 Active Damper System ...361 Towing a ...
...section gives you are planning to tow a trailer or drive off-high way. It also includes important information on parking your vehicle, the braking system, the Super Handling-All Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD®) system, the vehicle stability assist (VSA®) system, active damper... ...341 Super Handling-All Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD®) System ...348 Parking ...350 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ...351 Braking System ...356 Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...357 Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®), aka Electronic Stability Control (ESC), System ...359 Active Damper System ...361 Towing a ...