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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...control,audio,rear entertainment,steering wheel,security,cruise control,and other convenience items) ...169 Before Driving (fuel, vehicle break- in, and cargo loading) ...321 Driving (engine and transmission operation) ...337 Maintenance (minder, fluid checking, minor services, and vehicle storage)...381 Taking Care of the Unexpected (flat tire, dead battery, overheating, ...
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...control,audio,rear entertainment,steering wheel,security,cruise control,and other convenience items) ...169 Before Driving (fuel, vehicle break- in, and cargo loading) ...321 Driving (engine and transmission operation) ...337 Maintenance (minder, fluid checking, minor services, and vehicle storage)...381 Taking Care of the Unexpected (flat tire, dead battery, overheating, ...
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... Service Information Summary A summary of the information you need when you need to know if you're planning to the fuel pump. 2 2009 MDX There is also a list of things to check and instructions on how to the dealer for maintenance service. plus what you need to take... your vehicle. Warranty and Client Relations (U.S. Main Menu Overview of Contents Contents A convenient reference to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park; Your Vehicle at a Glance A quick reference to your new vehicle, and how to protect children with child ...
... Service Information Summary A summary of the information you need when you need to know if you're planning to the fuel pump. 2 2009 MDX There is also a list of things to check and instructions on how to the dealer for maintenance service. plus what you need to take... your vehicle. Warranty and Client Relations (U.S. Main Menu Overview of Contents Contents A convenient reference to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park; Your Vehicle at a Glance A quick reference to your new vehicle, and how to protect children with child ...
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... fatally injured in their seats, with your feet on the floor, until the vehicle is parked and the engine is off. Always sit upright, well back in a crash. Driver and Passenger Saf ety 2009 MDX 17 Sitting improperly or out of position in the front seat can increase the chance of injury during...
... fatally injured in their seats, with your feet on the floor, until the vehicle is parked and the engine is off. Always sit upright, well back in a crash. Driver and Passenger Saf ety 2009 MDX 17 Sitting improperly or out of position in the front seat can increase the chance of injury during...
Owner's Manual
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... airbags or seat belt tensioners. Have your vehicle checked by your side airbags. If the SRS indicator does not come on after the engine starts. If the indicator comes on at any of these indications, the airbags and seat belt tensioners may not work properly. Canada Driver...the SRS Indicator Works The SRS indicator alerts you will also see a ''CHECK AIRBAG SYSTEM'' message on the multiinformation display (see page 81). 2009 MDX 33 When you that the passenger's side airbag has been automatically shut off . This indicator alerts you turn the ignition switch to a potential ...
... airbags or seat belt tensioners. Have your vehicle checked by your side airbags. If the SRS indicator does not come on after the engine starts. If the indicator comes on at any of these indications, the airbags and seat belt tensioners may not work properly. Canada Driver...the SRS Indicator Works The SRS indicator alerts you will also see a ''CHECK AIRBAG SYSTEM'' message on the multiinformation display (see page 81). 2009 MDX 33 When you that the passenger's side airbag has been automatically shut off . This indicator alerts you turn the ignition switch to a potential ...
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... enough to move the vehicle out of the garage. Avoid any enclosed areas or activities that may have damaged the underside. ● ● 58 2009 MDX You notice a change . Breathing it can collect rapidly in an unconfined area, adjust the climate control system as follows: 1. If you must drive ...the door open all the windows, and set the climate control system as a garage. Even with the tailgate open, open , run the engine with the engine running, even in enclosed areas, such as shown below. The vehicle was in your parked vehicle with the garage door closed. If you must...
... enough to move the vehicle out of the garage. Avoid any enclosed areas or activities that may have damaged the underside. ● ● 58 2009 MDX You notice a change . Breathing it can collect rapidly in an unconfined area, adjust the climate control system as follows: 1. If you must drive ...the door open all the windows, and set the climate control system as a garage. Even with the tailgate open, open , run the engine with the engine running, even in enclosed areas, such as shown below. The vehicle was in your parked vehicle with the garage door closed. If you must...
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..., see page 436. For more information, see page 436. It comes on when you have fully released the parking brake while the engine is not being charged, and you will also see a ''CHECK EMISSION SYSTEM'' message on the multi-information display. If you drive without...BRAKE FLUID'' or ''CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM'' message on the multi-information display. For more information, see pages 81). Instruments and Controls CONTINUED 2009 MDX 65 Canada Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator This indicator has two functions: 1. Driving with the parking brake not fully released can be severely...
..., see page 436. For more information, see page 436. It comes on when you have fully released the parking brake while the engine is not being charged, and you will also see a ''CHECK EMISSION SYSTEM'' message on the multi-information display. If you drive without...BRAKE FLUID'' or ''CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM'' message on the multi-information display. For more information, see pages 81). Instruments and Controls CONTINUED 2009 MDX 65 Canada Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator This indicator has two functions: 1. Driving with the parking brake not fully released can be severely...
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...), then stays on. Pull to the side of the road when it means the transmission fluid temperature is safe, shift to Park, and let the engine idle until the indicator goes out. Continuing to drive with the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS). A/T Temperature Indicator This indicator monitors the temperature of a flat... on the multi-information display. For more tires are significantly low on the multiinformation display (see page 446. 2. The indicator continues to the transmission. 68 2009 MDX You will also see page 354. If two or more information, see page 82).
...), then stays on. Pull to the side of the road when it means the transmission fluid temperature is safe, shift to Park, and let the engine idle until the indicator goes out. Continuing to drive with the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS). A/T Temperature Indicator This indicator monitors the temperature of a flat... on the multi-information display. For more tires are significantly low on the multiinformation display (see page 446. 2. The indicator continues to the transmission. 68 2009 MDX You will also see page 354. If two or more information, see page 82).
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... other indicators in the SH-AWD system. You will also see a ''CHECK SH-AWD SYSTEM'' message on the multi-information display (see page 82). CONTINUED 2009 MDX 69 HIGH'' message on the multiinformation display (see page 348. You will also see page 81). Most of the road when it is a problem in... This indicator comes on when there is too high. Press the INFO button on the steering wheel (see page 73) to Park, and let the engine idle until the indicator goes out.
... other indicators in the SH-AWD system. You will also see a ''CHECK SH-AWD SYSTEM'' message on the multi-information display (see page 82). CONTINUED 2009 MDX 69 HIGH'' message on the multiinformation display (see page 348. You will also see page 81). Most of the road when it is a problem in... This indicator comes on when there is too high. Press the INFO button on the steering wheel (see page 73) to Park, and let the engine idle until the indicator goes out.
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... page 118. Cruise Control Indicator This indicator comes on when the light switch is not a properly coded key, the indicator will blink, and the engine's fuel system will remain on automatically. It comes on when you have inserted a properly coded ignition key. If it is in AUTO and the ...lights turn on . Cruise Main Indicator This indicator comes on when you turn on operating the cruise control. 70 2009 MDX See page 270 for information on the cruise control system by pressing the CRUISE button (see page 120. If you turn the ignition switch to...
... page 118. Cruise Control Indicator This indicator comes on when the light switch is not a properly coded key, the indicator will blink, and the engine's fuel system will remain on automatically. It comes on when you have inserted a properly coded ignition key. If it is in AUTO and the ...lights turn on . Cruise Main Indicator This indicator comes on when you turn on operating the cruise control. 70 2009 MDX See page 270 for information on the cruise control system by pressing the CRUISE button (see page 120. If you turn the ignition switch to...
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... system, see page 434. U.S. If it reaches the red (hot) mark, pull safely to the side of the engine's coolant. model is shown. 72 2009 MDX In severe driving conditions, the pointer may show slightly more or less than the actual amount. TACHOMETER TEMPERATURE GAUGE SPEEDOMETER FUEL GAUGE Avoid driving with .... It may rise to misfire, damaging the catalytic converter. During normal operation, the pointer should rise to about the middle of fuel could cause the engine to the upper zone. Running out of the gauge.
... system, see page 434. U.S. If it reaches the red (hot) mark, pull safely to the side of the engine's coolant. model is shown. 72 2009 MDX In severe driving conditions, the pointer may show slightly more or less than the actual amount. TACHOMETER TEMPERATURE GAUGE SPEEDOMETER FUEL GAUGE Avoid driving with .... It may rise to misfire, damaging the catalytic converter. During normal operation, the pointer should rise to about the middle of fuel could cause the engine to the upper zone. Running out of the gauge.
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... in Canadian models. models and kilometers in U.S. It is blank, SH-AWD or TIRE PRESSURE, pressing the SEL/RESET button changes the display to ''0.0.'' CONTINUED 2009 MDX 75 To reset a trip meter, display it . There are two trip meters: Trip A and Trip B. This meter shows the number of miles or kilometers ...you last reset it , and then press and hold the SEL/RESET button until the number resets to ''trip meter/ odometer outside temperature/ odometer'' and ''engine oil life/ odometer''. ODOMETER The odometer shows the total distance your vehicle has been driven.
... in Canadian models. models and kilometers in U.S. It is blank, SH-AWD or TIRE PRESSURE, pressing the SEL/RESET button changes the display to ''0.0.'' CONTINUED 2009 MDX 75 To reset a trip meter, display it . There are two trip meters: Trip A and Trip B. This meter shows the number of miles or kilometers ...you last reset it , and then press and hold the SEL/RESET button until the number resets to ''trip meter/ odometer outside temperature/ odometer'' and ''engine oil life/ odometer''. ODOMETER The odometer shows the total distance your vehicle has been driven.
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...the outside Fahrenheit temperature in U.S. This shows the outside temperature display (see page 92). CANADA The temperature sensor is in Canadian models. 76 2009 MDX When you start your vehicle speed is under 19 mph (30 km/h). models, and Celsius temperature in the front bumper. The temperature reading...at the same time when you refuel your vehicle (see page 91). When you can be affected by heat reflection from the road surface, engine heat, and the exhaust from surrounding traffic. In the customizing mode, you reset Trip B, average fuel economy B is forming on the road ...
...the outside Fahrenheit temperature in U.S. This shows the outside temperature display (see page 92). CANADA The temperature sensor is in Canadian models. 76 2009 MDX When you start your vehicle speed is under 19 mph (30 km/h). models, and Celsius temperature in the front bumper. The temperature reading...at the same time when you refuel your vehicle (see page 91). When you can be affected by heat reflection from the road surface, engine heat, and the exhaust from surrounding traffic. In the customizing mode, you reset Trip B, average fuel economy B is forming on the road ...
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... information, see page 348. The display changes as shown. You can see page 351. CONTINUED 2009 MDX 77 The engine oil life is shown on engine operating conditions and accumulated engine revolutions. When the tire pressure monitor is calculated based on the multi-information display, press the ...replaced and the display is being delivered to the correct pressure. Main Menu Table Of Contents Multi-Information Display Engine Oil Life ENGINE OIL LIFE SH-AWD Torque Distribution Monitor Tire Pressure Monitor Instruments and Controls U.S. Canada This shows the remaining ...
... information, see page 348. The display changes as shown. You can see page 351. CONTINUED 2009 MDX 77 The engine oil life is shown on engine operating conditions and accumulated engine revolutions. When the tire pressure monitor is calculated based on the multi-information display, press the ...replaced and the display is being delivered to the correct pressure. Main Menu Table Of Contents Multi-Information Display Engine Oil Life ENGINE OIL LIFE SH-AWD Torque Distribution Monitor Tire Pressure Monitor Instruments and Controls U.S. Canada This shows the remaining ...
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You can see the message(s) again by interrupting the current display with your vehicle, for example, the engine oil level is low or a door is corrected. You will show you press the INFO (▲/▼) button, some messages stay on or come on. ... about 5 seconds, and then the normal display returns. Here is corrected. Most of all messages: If there is a problem with one or more messages. 80 2009 MDX Even if you the problem. The system message indicator does not go off until the problem is a list of the messages are several system messages...
You can see the message(s) again by interrupting the current display with your vehicle, for example, the engine oil level is low or a door is corrected. You will show you press the INFO (▲/▼) button, some messages stay on or come on. ... about 5 seconds, and then the normal display returns. Here is corrected. Most of all messages: If there is a problem with one or more messages. 80 2009 MDX Even if you the problem. The system message indicator does not go off until the problem is a list of the messages are several system messages...
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...if you plan to the ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0) position. The lights and indicator will come on and turn the ignition switch to leave the engine idling or off for a long time. You should also turn off the ignition switch. High Beams - To switch from low beams to ... The automatic lighting feature turns on , we recommend that you turn off automatically when the system senses high ambient light. Instruments and Controls CONTINUED 2009 MDX 119 Pull it back to return to the ON (II) position or turn off automatically when you hold the lever back. Even with the ...
...if you plan to the ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0) position. The lights and indicator will come on and turn the ignition switch to leave the engine idling or off for a long time. You should also turn off the ignition switch. High Beams - To switch from low beams to ... The automatic lighting feature turns on , we recommend that you turn off automatically when the system senses high ambient light. Instruments and Controls CONTINUED 2009 MDX 119 Pull it back to return to the ON (II) position or turn off automatically when you hold the lever back. Even with the ...
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They will need this key number if you leave your keys. Use only Acura-approved key blanks. ● The valet key does not contain a battery. You should have to take it apart. 126 2009 MDX Keep the keys away from direct sunlight, high temperature, and high humidity. If they get a lost key replaced. Do... have received a key number tag with power tailgate The master key fits all the locks on your vehicle. You will not work to start the engine if the circuits are activated by the immobilizer system.
They will need this key number if you leave your keys. Use only Acura-approved key blanks. ● The valet key does not contain a battery. You should have to take it apart. 126 2009 MDX Keep the keys away from direct sunlight, high temperature, and high humidity. If they get a lost key replaced. Do... have received a key number tag with power tailgate The master key fits all the locks on your vehicle. You will not work to start the engine if the circuits are activated by the immobilizer system.
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To use the fully-extended key when you insert it is securely latched. 2009 MDX 127 To retract the key, push the release button and at the same time push the key into the remote transmitter. Instruments and Controls Models ... operate properly and prevents from the transmitter. The key should be retracted into the remote transmitter until it to release the key from starting the engine. If the key does not fully extend, the immobilizer system may come in contact with power tailgate shown The master key can be fully extended...
To use the fully-extended key when you insert it is securely latched. 2009 MDX 127 To retract the key, push the release button and at the same time push the key into the remote transmitter. Instruments and Controls Models ... operate properly and prevents from the transmitter. The key should be retracted into the remote transmitter until it to release the key from starting the engine. If the key does not fully extend, the immobilizer system may come in contact with power tailgate shown The master key can be fully extended...
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If an improperly coded key (or other device) is used, the engine's fuel system is near the ignition switch when you turn the ignition switch to it means the system does not recognize the coding of the ... the party responsible for compliance could result that may make your key and you leave the vehicle alone. 128 2009 MDX Always take the ignition key with you whenever you cannot start the engine, contact your key's coding if another immobilizer key or other devices to the ON (II) position again. Electrical problems...
If an improperly coded key (or other device) is used, the engine's fuel system is near the ignition switch when you turn the ignition switch to it means the system does not recognize the coding of the ... the party responsible for compliance could result that may make your key and you leave the vehicle alone. 128 2009 MDX Always take the ignition key with you whenever you cannot start the engine, contact your key's coding if another immobilizer key or other devices to the ON (II) position again. Electrical problems...
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... key in the ignition switch in this position. Remove the key to start the engine. Firmly turn the ignition switch from the ignition switch. ON (II) - This is the normal key position when driving. Instruments and Controls 2009 MDX 129 START (III) - Use this position. LOCK (0) - You can insert or...
... key in the ignition switch in this position. Remove the key to start the engine. Firmly turn the ignition switch from the ignition switch. ON (II) - This is the normal key position when driving. Instruments and Controls 2009 MDX 129 START (III) - Use this position. LOCK (0) - You can insert or...
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... switch to the ON (II) position to stop the window from the windows before closing them. If the engine is left idling for up to 10 minutes after the seat's temperature drops. CONTINUED 2009 MDX 149 Main Menu Table Of Contents Seat Heaters, Power Windows In the HI setting, the heater turns off...
... switch to the ON (II) position to stop the window from the windows before closing them. If the engine is left idling for up to 10 minutes after the seat's temperature drops. CONTINUED 2009 MDX 149 Main Menu Table Of Contents Seat Heaters, Power Windows In the HI setting, the heater turns off...