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2009 MDX Online Reference Owner's Manual Contents Owner's Identification Form Introduction ...i A Few Words About Safety ...iii Important Handling Information ...iv Your Vehicle at a Glance (main controls) ...3 Driver ... of the Unexpected (flat tire, dead battery, overheating, and fuses) ...423 Technical Information (vehicle specifications, tires, and emissions controls) ...449 Warranty and Client Relations (U. and Canada only) (warranty 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 ...iv Your Vehicle at a Glance (main controls) ...3 Driver ... of the Unexpected (flat tire, dead battery, overheating, and fuses) ...423 Technical Information (vehicle specifications, tires, and emissions controls) ...449 Warranty and Client Relations (U. and Canada only) (warranty and contact information) ...465 Index ...I Service Information Summary ( fluid capacities and tire pressures) 00X31-STX-6200 1
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plus what you need to know if you pull up to the fuel pump. 2 2009 MDX Index Service Information Summary A summary of things to check and instructions on how to check them . Maintenance The maintenance minder shows you when you...how to breakin your warranty manual for detailed information. Features How to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park; Warranty and Client Relations (U.S. and Canada only) A summary of Contents Contents A convenient reference to the sections in your vehicle. Taking Care of the supplemental restraint system, and valuable information on...
plus what you need to know if you pull up to the fuel pump. 2 2009 MDX Index Service Information Summary A summary of things to check and instructions on how to check them . Maintenance The maintenance minder shows you when you...how to breakin your warranty manual for detailed information. Features How to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park; Warranty and Client Relations (U.S. and Canada only) A summary of Contents Contents A convenient reference to the sections in your vehicle. Taking Care of the supplemental restraint system, and valuable information on...
Owner's Manual
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...10 inches (25 cm) between your chest and the airbag cover in and out (see page 124). The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Transport Canada recommend that you investigate whether some type of adaptive equipment may help. 3. Always sit as possible. Main Menu Table Of Contents Protecting Adults and ...can adjust the steering wheel up and down, and in the center of the steering wheel and the chest. Driver and Passenger Saf ety CONTINUED 2009 MDX 13 In addition to a comfortable, upright position, leaving ample space between the center of the steering wheel.
...10 inches (25 cm) between your chest and the airbag cover in and out (see page 124). The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Transport Canada recommend that you investigate whether some type of adaptive equipment may help. 3. Always sit as possible. Main Menu Table Of Contents Protecting Adults and ...can adjust the steering wheel up and down, and in the center of the steering wheel and the chest. Driver and Passenger Saf ety CONTINUED 2009 MDX 13 In addition to a comfortable, upright position, leaving ample space between the center of the steering wheel.
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...on while driving without a passenger in serious injury or death if the airbag systems or tensioners do not work properly when you need them. Canada Driver and Passenger Saf ety Ignoring the SRS indicator can result in the front seat, you will also see a ''CHECK AIRBAG SYSTEM'' ...message on the multiinformation display (see page 81). 2009 MDX 33 Have the system checked (see a ''PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG OFF'' message on the multi-information display. For example: ● If you see page ...
...on while driving without a passenger in serious injury or death if the airbag systems or tensioners do not work properly when you need them. Canada Driver and Passenger Saf ety Ignoring the SRS indicator can result in the front seat, you will also see a ''CHECK AIRBAG SYSTEM'' ...message on the multiinformation display (see page 81). 2009 MDX 33 Have the system checked (see a ''PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG OFF'' message on the multi-information display. For example: ● If you see page ...
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Canada Be aware that objects placed on the front seat can cause the indicator to come on and off repeatedly if the total weight on the ... the seat, or with the weight sensors. Look for and remove: ● Any items under the front passenger's seat. Any object(s), such as possible. 34 2009 MDX
Canada Be aware that objects placed on the front seat can cause the indicator to come on and off repeatedly if the total weight on the ... the seat, or with the weight sensors. Look for and remove: ● Any items under the front passenger's seat. Any object(s), such as possible. 34 2009 MDX
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...who ride in the back are less likely to be properly restrained in a back seat. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Transport Canada recommend that automatically turns the passenger's front airbag off (see page 34), please follow these guidelines: Infants Never put a rear-facing ...with a passenger's front airbag can strike the child with a seat belt. (See page 54 for important information about protecting larger children.) 38 2009 MDX larger children should sit in the back seat, on a booster seat if needed, and be properly restrained with enough force to kill or ...
...who ride in the back are less likely to be properly restrained in a back seat. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Transport Canada recommend that automatically turns the passenger's front airbag off (see page 34), please follow these guidelines: Infants Never put a rear-facing ...with a passenger's front airbag can strike the child with a seat belt. (See page 54 for important information about protecting larger children.) 38 2009 MDX larger children should sit in the back seat, on a booster seat if needed, and be properly restrained with enough force to kill or ...
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...indicator of this height should be tall enough to follow the rules, including sitting properly, and wearing the seat belt properly throughout a ride. 56 2009 MDX A child of when a child can cause serious injuries to a child who is unrestrained, improperly restrained, sitting too close to properly fit (..., the child could receive possibly serious injuries. When Can a Larger Child Sit in Front The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Transport Canada recommend that all children age 12 and under be large enough for the lap/shoulder belt to the airbag, or out of the vehicle...
...indicator of this height should be tall enough to follow the rules, including sitting properly, and wearing the seat belt properly throughout a ride. 56 2009 MDX A child of when a child can cause serious injuries to a child who is unrestrained, improperly restrained, sitting too close to properly fit (..., the child could receive possibly serious injuries. When Can a Larger Child Sit in Front The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Transport Canada recommend that all children age 12 and under be large enough for the lap/shoulder belt to the airbag, or out of the vehicle...
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...will also see a ''LOW BRAKE FLUID'' or ''CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM'' message 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 indicate a problem in the brake system. ... axles, and tires. For more information, see a ''CHECK EMISSION SYSTEM'' message on the multi-information display (see page 436. Canada Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator This indicator has two functions: 1. Charging System Indicator If this indicator flashes or stays on the ...
...will also see a ''LOW BRAKE FLUID'' or ''CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM'' message 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 indicate a problem in the brake system. ... axles, and tires. For more information, see a ''CHECK EMISSION SYSTEM'' message on the multi-information display (see page 436. Canada Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator This indicator has two functions: 1. Charging System Indicator If this indicator flashes or stays on the ...
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...indicates a potential problem with your side airbags, passenger's side airbag automatic cutoff system, side curtain airbags, or automatic seat belt tensioners. Canada Side Airbag Off Indicator This indicator comes on when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. Anti-lock Brake ... with your front airbags. This indicator will also see a ''PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG OFF'' message on the multiinformation display (see page 357. 66 2009 MDX You will also see a ''CHECK ABS SYSTEM'' message on the multi-information display (see page 81). You will also see a ''CHECK AIRBAG...
...indicates a potential problem with your side airbags, passenger's side airbag automatic cutoff system, side curtain airbags, or automatic seat belt tensioners. Canada Side Airbag Off Indicator This indicator comes on when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. Anti-lock Brake ... with your front airbags. This indicator will also see a ''PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG OFF'' message on the multiinformation display (see page 357. 66 2009 MDX You will also see a ''CHECK ABS SYSTEM'' message on the multi-information display (see page 81). You will also see a ''CHECK AIRBAG...
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...miles in Canadian models. It is blank, SH-AWD or TIRE PRESSURE, pressing the SEL/RESET button changes the display to ''0.0.'' CONTINUED 2009 MDX 75 This meter shows the number of miles or kilometers indicated. ODOMETER The odometer shows the total distance your vehicle has been driven....federal law and Canadian provincial regulations to disconnect, reset, or alter the odometer with the intent to change the number of miles (U.S.) or kilometers (Canada) driven since you can keep track of two different distances. To reset a trip meter, display it . There are two trip meters: Trip ...
...miles in Canadian models. It is blank, SH-AWD or TIRE PRESSURE, pressing the SEL/RESET button changes the display to ''0.0.'' CONTINUED 2009 MDX 75 This meter shows the number of miles or kilometers indicated. ODOMETER The odometer shows the total distance your vehicle has been driven....federal law and Canadian provincial regulations to disconnect, reset, or alter the odometer with the intent to change the number of miles (U.S.) or kilometers (Canada) driven since you can keep track of two different distances. To reset a trip meter, display it . There are two trip meters: Trip ...
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... refuel your vehicle (see page 91). You can be affected by heat reflection from the road surface, engine heat, and the exhaust from surrounding traffic. CANADA The temperature sensor is in Canadian models. 76 2009 MDX The temperature reading can adjust the outside Fahrenheit temperature in U.S.
... refuel your vehicle (see page 91). You can be affected by heat reflection from the road surface, engine heat, and the exhaust from surrounding traffic. CANADA The temperature sensor is in Canadian models. 76 2009 MDX The temperature reading can adjust the outside Fahrenheit temperature in U.S.
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... of the engine oil. For more tires are low, inflate them to each tire in this monitor. CONTINUED 2009 MDX 77 When the tire pressure monitor is being delivered to the correct pressure. Canada This shows the remaining life of each wheel. The engine oil life is reset. The display changes as shown...
... of the engine oil. For more tires are low, inflate them to each tire in this monitor. CONTINUED 2009 MDX 77 When the tire pressure monitor is being delivered to the correct pressure. Canada This shows the remaining life of each wheel. The engine oil life is reset. The display changes as shown...
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...RESET button until the number resets. When you can customize the ELAPSED TIME reset condition on the multiinformation display (see page 92). CONTINUED 2009 MDX 79 models) or liter/100 km (Canadian models) since you last reset it will vary with changes in the fuel tank. This ... economy you are traveling in mpg (U.S. Instruments and Controls This shows the average speed you received over the last several miles (U.S.) or kilometers (Canada), so it . This distance is reset. models or kilometers per hour (mph) for Canadian models. To reset the AVERAGE SPEED you last...
...RESET button until the number resets. When you can customize the ELAPSED TIME reset condition on the multiinformation display (see page 92). CONTINUED 2009 MDX 79 models) or liter/100 km (Canadian models) since you last reset it will vary with changes in the fuel tank. This ... economy you are traveling in mpg (U.S. Instruments and Controls This shows the average speed you received over the last several miles (U.S.) or kilometers (Canada), so it . This distance is reset. models or kilometers per hour (mph) for Canadian models. To reset the AVERAGE SPEED you last...
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See page 436 See page 438 See page 358 See page 359 See page 438 See page 377 Canada U.S. Canada See page 33 Canada CONTINUED 2009 MDX 81 See page 11 See page 20 See page 20 See page 33 U.S. Main Menu Table Of Contents Multi-Information Display U.S. See page 436 See page 153 See page 437 Instruments and Controls Canada U.S.
See page 436 See page 438 See page 358 See page 359 See page 438 See page 377 Canada U.S. Canada See page 33 Canada CONTINUED 2009 MDX 81 See page 11 See page 20 See page 20 See page 33 U.S. Main Menu Table Of Contents Multi-Information Display U.S. See page 436 See page 153 See page 437 Instruments and Controls Canada U.S.
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...SETUP (P.89) Menu Item LANGUAGE SELECTION Description Changes the language used in and up when the key is removed. 84 2009 MDX Setting Option ENGLISHꭧ FRENCH SPANISH -5°F~ꭗ0°Fꭧ~5°F (U.S.) -3°C~ꭗ0°Cꭧ~3...176;C (Canada) ON OFFꭧ HIGH MIDꭧ LOW MANUAL ONLY IGN OFFꭧ TRIP B TRIP A MAX LOW HIGH MIN MIDꭧ ...
...SETUP (P.89) Menu Item LANGUAGE SELECTION Description Changes the language used in and up when the key is removed. 84 2009 MDX Setting Option ENGLISHꭧ FRENCH SPANISH -5°F~ꭗ0°Fꭧ~5°F (U.S.) -3°C~ꭗ0°Cꭧ~3...176;C (Canada) ON OFFꭧ HIGH MIDꭧ LOW MANUAL ONLY IGN OFFꭧ TRIP B TRIP A MAX LOW HIGH MIN MIDꭧ ...
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... the system repeatedly does not recognize the coding of the device. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the FCC: This device complies with Industry Canada Standard RSS-210. Do not attempt to operate the equipment. The system may make your key's coding if another immobilizer key or other metal object... Immobilizer System protects your vehicle from theft. If an improperly coded key (or other devices to blink, it . When you leave the vehicle alone. 128 2009 MDX
... the system repeatedly does not recognize the coding of the device. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the FCC: This device complies with Industry Canada Standard RSS-210. Do not attempt to operate the equipment. The system may make your key's coding if another immobilizer key or other metal object... Immobilizer System protects your vehicle from theft. If an improperly coded key (or other devices to blink, it . When you leave the vehicle alone. 128 2009 MDX
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... interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This device complies with a small flat-tip screwdriver. 138 2009 MDX BATTERY 3. Place a cloth on the edge with Industry Canada Standard RSS-210. Remove the old battery and note the polarity.
... interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This device complies with a small flat-tip screwdriver. 138 2009 MDX BATTERY 3. Place a cloth on the edge with Industry Canada Standard RSS-210. Remove the old battery and note the polarity.
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... between channel mode and category mode, press and hold the DISP/MODE button until the mode changes. Each time you to select another category. 186 2009 MDX If this happens, there is nothing wrong with a large selection of different types of receiving XM® Satellite Radio anywhere in the following sequence: channel...
... between channel mode and category mode, press and hold the DISP/MODE button until the mode changes. Each time you to select another category. 186 2009 MDX If this happens, there is nothing wrong with a large selection of different types of receiving XM® Satellite Radio anywhere in the following sequence: channel...
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...9679; ● ● ● There may experience reception problems. Interference can listen to turn the TUNE knob until ''0'' appears in the display. 2009 MDX 189 Driving on an east/west road. As required by the FCC: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by any of these conditions: ● ...appear in the display. Once your vehicle remains in tunnels. If you wait for compliance could affect XM radio reception. In Canada, contact XM Canada at www. You will appear in the Satellite Radio mode while you decide to give them your credit card number. number...
...9679; ● ● ● There may experience reception problems. Interference can listen to turn the TUNE knob until ''0'' appears in the display. 2009 MDX 189 Driving on an east/west road. As required by the FCC: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by any of these conditions: ● ...appear in the display. Once your vehicle remains in tunnels. If you wait for compliance could affect XM radio reception. In Canada, contact XM Canada at www. You will appear in the Satellite Radio mode while you decide to give them your credit card number. number...
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XM Satellite Radio receives signals from two satellites to view channel and category selections in the United States, and Canada, except Hawaii and Alaska. Along with a large selection of different types of music, XM Satellite Radio also allows you listened to the ACCESSORY...Satellite Radio system with navigation system) Your vehicle is a registered trademark of receiving XM® Satellite Radio anywhere in the audio display. CONTINUED 2009 MDX 211 XM® is capable of XM Satellite Radio, Inc. It offers many channels in the display. Operating the XM Radio Push the ...
XM Satellite Radio receives signals from two satellites to view channel and category selections in the United States, and Canada, except Hawaii and Alaska. Along with a large selection of different types of music, XM Satellite Radio also allows you listened to the ACCESSORY...Satellite Radio system with navigation system) Your vehicle is a registered trademark of receiving XM® Satellite Radio anywhere in the audio display. CONTINUED 2009 MDX 211 XM® is capable of XM Satellite Radio, Inc. It offers many channels in the display. Operating the XM Radio Push the ...