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..., dead battery, overheating, and fuses) ...423 Technical Information (vehicle specifications, tires, and emissions controls) ...449 Warranty and Client Relations (U. 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 ... (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-
..., dead battery, overheating, and fuses) ...423 Technical Information (vehicle specifications, tires, and emissions controls) ...449 Warranty and Client Relations (U. 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 ... (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-
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...other convenience features. Maintenance The maintenance minder shows you when you need to know if you pull up to the fuel pump. 2 2009 MDX There is also a list of things to check and instructions on the dashboard and steering column. Refer to your vehicle to the dealer...service. and Canada only) A summary of the warranties covering your vehicle. Features How to operate the climate control system, the audio system, rear entertainment system, and other cargo. Your Vehicle at a Glance A quick reference to the main controls in this manual. Warranty and Client Relations (U.S. ...
...other convenience features. Maintenance The maintenance minder shows you when you need to know if you pull up to the fuel pump. 2 2009 MDX There is also a list of things to check and instructions on the dashboard and steering column. Refer to your vehicle to the dealer...service. and Canada only) A summary of the warranties covering your vehicle. Features How to operate the climate control system, the audio system, rear entertainment system, and other cargo. Your Vehicle at a Glance A quick reference to the main controls in this manual. Warranty and Client Relations (U.S. ...
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... the sensors for the side airbag cutoff system, there is no heater in the ON (II) position to rapidly heat up the seat. Entertainment Packages and Canadian models The outer second row seat cushions and seat-backs are equipped with seat heaters. The passenger side switch warms the outer...'s seat only. This will keep the seat warm. Turning the switch on the driver side warms the outer seat behind the front passenger seat. 148 2009 MDX Because of the switch, HI, to use the heaters. U.S. After the seat reaches a comfortable temperature, select LO by pushing the back of the ...
... the sensors for the side airbag cutoff system, there is no heater in the ON (II) position to rapidly heat up the seat. Entertainment Packages and Canadian models The outer second row seat cushions and seat-backs are equipped with seat heaters. The passenger side switch warms the outer...'s seat only. This will keep the seat warm. Turning the switch on the driver side warms the outer seat behind the front passenger seat. 148 2009 MDX Because of the switch, HI, to use the heaters. U.S. After the seat reaches a comfortable temperature, select LO by pushing the back of the ...
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...the front console compartment. To use an accessory power socket, the ignition switch must be in the plug all the way. Entertainment Packages and Canadian Elite Package models There is located at the back of the sockets will power an automotive type cigarette lighter element.... CONTINUED 2009 MDX 167 AC Power Outlet Instruments and Controls MDX, Technology, and U.S. Main Menu Table Of Contents Interior Convenience Items Each socket is intended to supply power for...
...the front console compartment. To use an accessory power socket, the ignition switch must be in the plug all the way. Entertainment Packages and Canadian Elite Package models There is located at the back of the sockets will power an automotive type cigarette lighter element.... CONTINUED 2009 MDX 167 AC Power Outlet Instruments and Controls MDX, Technology, and U.S. Main Menu Table Of Contents Interior Convenience Items Each socket is intended to supply power for...
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...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 Transceiver ...Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® ...AcuraLink® (U.S. The standard audio...Rearview Camera and Monitor ... 210 218 228 229 232 233 235 236 237 269 270 273 276 278 307 319 Features 2009 MDX 169 Your vehicle has an anti-theft audio system that requires a code number to use them. This section describes those...
...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 Transceiver ...Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® ...AcuraLink® (U.S. The standard audio...Rearview Camera and Monitor ... 210 218 228 229 232 233 235 236 237 269 270 273 276 278 307 319 Features 2009 MDX 169 Your vehicle has an anti-theft audio system that requires a code number to use them. This section describes those...
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For vehicles with navigation system, see pages 181 through 227. With navigation system With rear entertainment system Without navigation system 180 2009 MDX For vehicles without navigation system, see pages 200 through 199. 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 with navigation system, see pages 181 through 227. With navigation system With rear entertainment system Without navigation system 180 2009 MDX For vehicles without navigation system, see pages 200 through 199. 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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Main Menu Table Of Contents Playing the AM/FM Radio (Models with navigation system) Without rear entertainment system AUDIO DISPLAY AUTO SELECT BUTTON With rear entertainment system AUDIO DISPLAY PRESET BUTTONS Features SCAN BUTTON AM/FM BUTTON SEEK BUTTONS TUNE KNOB SCAN BUTTON AM/FM BUTTON AUTO SELECT BUTTON SEEK BUTTONS POWER/ VOLUME KNOB AUDIO BUTTON PRESET BUTTONS POWER/ VOLUME KNOB AUDIO BUTTON TUNE KNOB INTERFACE DIAL INTERFACE DIAL CONTINUED 2009 MDX 201
Main Menu Table Of Contents Playing the AM/FM Radio (Models with navigation system) Without rear entertainment system AUDIO DISPLAY AUTO SELECT BUTTON With rear entertainment system AUDIO DISPLAY PRESET BUTTONS Features SCAN BUTTON AM/FM BUTTON SEEK BUTTONS TUNE KNOB SCAN BUTTON AM/FM BUTTON AUTO SELECT BUTTON SEEK BUTTONS POWER/ VOLUME KNOB AUDIO BUTTON PRESET BUTTONS POWER/ VOLUME KNOB AUDIO BUTTON TUNE KNOB INTERFACE DIAL INTERFACE DIAL CONTINUED 2009 MDX 201
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Main Menu ® Table Of Contents Playing the XM Satellite Radio (Models with navigation system) Without rear entertainment system AUDIO DISPLAY CATEGORY BUTTONS With rear entertainment system AUDIO DISPLAY PRESET BUTTONS XM BUTTON SCAN BUTTON POWER/ VOLUME KNOB PRESET BUTTONS AUDIO BUTTON TUNE KNOB DISPLAY/ MODE BUTTON SCAN BUTTON CATEGORY BUTTONS TUNE KNOB DISPLAY/ MODE BUTTON POWER/ VOLUME KNOB XM BUTTON AUDIO BUTTON INTERFACE DIAL INTERFACE DIAL 210 2009 MDX
Main Menu ® Table Of Contents Playing the XM Satellite Radio (Models with navigation system) Without rear entertainment system AUDIO DISPLAY CATEGORY BUTTONS With rear entertainment system AUDIO DISPLAY PRESET BUTTONS XM BUTTON SCAN BUTTON POWER/ VOLUME KNOB PRESET BUTTONS AUDIO BUTTON TUNE KNOB DISPLAY/ MODE BUTTON SCAN BUTTON CATEGORY BUTTONS TUNE KNOB DISPLAY/ MODE BUTTON POWER/ VOLUME KNOB XM BUTTON AUDIO BUTTON INTERFACE DIAL INTERFACE DIAL 210 2009 MDX
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Main Menu Table Of Contents Playing Discs (Models with navigation system) Without rear entertainment system AUDIO DISPLAY REPEAT BUTTON RANDOM BUTTON SEEK BUTTONS With rear entertainment system AUDIO DISPLAY PRESET BUTTONS SCAN BUTTON LOAD BUTTON POWER/ VOLUME KNOB DISC BUTTON PRESET BUTTONS AUDIO BUTTON EJECT BUTTON FOLDER KNOB DISPLAY/ MODE BUTTON SCAN BUTTON LOAD BUTTON POWER/ VOLUME KNOB REPEAT BUTTON DISC BUTTON RANDOM BUTTON SEEK BUTTONS EJECT BUTTON FOLDER KNOB AUDIO BUTTON INTERFACE DIAL INTERFACE DIAL DISPLAY/MODE BUTTON 218 2009 MDX
Main Menu Table Of Contents Playing Discs (Models with navigation system) Without rear entertainment system AUDIO DISPLAY REPEAT BUTTON RANDOM BUTTON SEEK BUTTONS With rear entertainment system AUDIO DISPLAY PRESET BUTTONS SCAN BUTTON LOAD BUTTON POWER/ VOLUME KNOB DISC BUTTON PRESET BUTTONS AUDIO BUTTON EJECT BUTTON FOLDER KNOB DISPLAY/ MODE BUTTON SCAN BUTTON LOAD BUTTON POWER/ VOLUME KNOB REPEAT BUTTON DISC BUTTON RANDOM BUTTON SEEK BUTTONS EJECT BUTTON FOLDER KNOB AUDIO BUTTON INTERFACE DIAL INTERFACE DIAL DISPLAY/MODE BUTTON 218 2009 MDX
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...; Recommended discs are printed with the following formats. ● ● Can Shape Arrow Shape This audio unit cannot play the following logo. For the rear entertainment system, see page 264. Features 3-inch (8-cm) CD Triangle Shape ● Fingerprints, scratches, etc. Main Menu Table Of Contents Protecting Your Discs 4. Scratches and fingerprints...
...; Recommended discs are printed with the following formats. ● ● Can Shape Arrow Shape This audio unit cannot play the following logo. For the rear entertainment system, see page 264. Features 3-inch (8-cm) CD Triangle Shape ● Fingerprints, scratches, etc. Main Menu Table Of Contents Protecting Your Discs 4. Scratches and fingerprints...
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Entertainment Package and Canadian Elite Package models The auxiliary input jack is connected to the jack, press the AUX button to select it. Main Menu Table ... will accept auxiliary input from standard audio accessories. When a compatible audio unit is inside the front console compartment. For more information, see page 267. 232 2009 MDX Entertainment Package and Canadian Elite Package models U.S. Auxiliary input jacks and headphone connectors for the rear...
Entertainment Package and Canadian Elite Package models The auxiliary input jack is connected to the jack, press the AUX button to select it. Main Menu Table ... will accept auxiliary input from standard audio accessories. When a compatible audio unit is inside the front console compartment. For more information, see page 267. 232 2009 MDX Entertainment Package and Canadian Elite Package models U.S. Auxiliary input jacks and headphone connectors for the rear...
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... know that the front system is equipped with the rear control panel. Pressing the REAR CTRL OFF button disables rear control. Features CONTINUED 2009 MDX 237 The ignition switch must be detached and used as the indicator on the REAR PWR button will always play the source that the ...wireless headphones. Rear Speakers When you want to turn on the system, the rear speakers are connected to . Main Menu Table Of Contents Rear Entertainment System Available on again, press and hold the REAR PWR button until the Rear Speakers Off icon goes off if the rear system selects a...
... know that the front system is equipped with the rear control panel. Pressing the REAR CTRL OFF button disables rear control. Features CONTINUED 2009 MDX 237 The ignition switch must be detached and used as the indicator on the REAR PWR button will always play the source that the ...wireless headphones. Rear Speakers When you want to turn on the system, the rear speakers are connected to . Main Menu Table Of Contents Rear Entertainment System Available on again, press and hold the REAR PWR button until the Rear Speakers Off icon goes off if the rear system selects a...
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Main Menu Table Of Contents Rear Entertainment System U.S. Entertainment Package and Canadian Elite Package models REAR PWR BUTTON REAR CTRL OFF BUTTON Overhead Screen Unit FRONT SOURCE BUTTON REAR SOURCE BUTTON 238 2009 MDX
Main Menu Table Of Contents Rear Entertainment System U.S. Entertainment Package and Canadian Elite Package models REAR PWR BUTTON REAR CTRL OFF BUTTON Overhead Screen Unit FRONT SOURCE BUTTON REAR SOURCE BUTTON 238 2009 MDX
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... first detent to show that the control panel is loaded in the lower player, select the DVD button. If you do not operate the rear entertainment system from the front panel within 10 seconds, the indicator goes off . You will hear two beeps and the indicator in the button comes on... screen the rest of the upper part, select the 6 DISC button. Operating the DVD Player from the front panel, press the REAR SOURCE button. CONTINUED 2009 MDX 239 If discs are loaded in the disc changer of the way. To close the screen, pivot it up until it latches. To play DVD...
... first detent to show that the control panel is loaded in the lower player, select the DVD button. If you do not operate the rear entertainment system from the front panel within 10 seconds, the indicator goes off . You will hear two beeps and the indicator in the button comes on... screen the rest of the upper part, select the 6 DISC button. Operating the DVD Player from the front panel, press the REAR SOURCE button. CONTINUED 2009 MDX 239 If discs are loaded in the disc changer of the way. To close the screen, pivot it up until it latches. To play DVD...
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Press the button again or press PLAY to pause the DVD. Pause works only with the DVD player. PLAY - Press the DVD ( ) button if the DVD does not start playing automatically. ) PAUSE - Press the DVD ( button to resume. EJECT BUTTON PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON 240 2009 MDX Push the DVD in halfway, the drive will pull it in the audio unit. Main Menu Table Of Contents Rear Entertainment System U.S. Entertainment Package and Canadian Elite Package models SEEK/SKIP BUTTONS Insert a DVD into the lower DVD/ CD slot in the rest of the way.
Press the button again or press PLAY to pause the DVD. Pause works only with the DVD player. PLAY - Press the DVD ( ) button if the DVD does not start playing automatically. ) PAUSE - Press the DVD ( button to resume. EJECT BUTTON PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON 240 2009 MDX Push the DVD in halfway, the drive will pull it in the audio unit. Main Menu Table Of Contents Rear Entertainment System U.S. Entertainment Package and Canadian Elite Package models SEEK/SKIP BUTTONS Insert a DVD into the lower DVD/ CD slot in the rest of the way.
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...the front side rear power is off, the rear control panel cannot be shown in the overhead screen decreasing. Main Menu Table Of Contents Rear Entertainment System SEEK/SKIP - Press and hold the - button to the beginning of the previous track or chapter. you will be turned...to skip to the beginning of the next track or chapter. Features CONTINUED 2009 MDX 241 Using the Rear Control Panel To turn on . you want. To Return to Front Audio Controls To return front panel control to select the entertainment source. Use the AM/ FM button, XM RADIO button, 6 DISC...
...the front side rear power is off, the rear control panel cannot be shown in the overhead screen decreasing. Main Menu Table Of Contents Rear Entertainment System SEEK/SKIP - Press and hold the - button to the beginning of the previous track or chapter. you will be turned...to skip to the beginning of the next track or chapter. Features CONTINUED 2009 MDX 241 Using the Rear Control Panel To turn on . you want. To Return to Front Audio Controls To return front panel control to select the entertainment source. Use the AM/ FM button, XM RADIO button, 6 DISC...
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Main Menu Table Of Contents Rear Entertainment System To Play the Radio from the Rear Control Panel You can also use the or buttons to seek up /down and or to change category or channel mode), SCAN, or one of the front audio system. 242 2009 MDX These functions have the same features as...
Main Menu Table Of Contents Rear Entertainment System To Play the Radio from the Rear Control Panel You can also use the or buttons to seek up /down and or to change category or channel mode), SCAN, or one of the front audio system. 242 2009 MDX These functions have the same features as...
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... the ▲ or ▼ button changes the discs. Features CONTINUED 2009 MDX 243 To change the disc currently playing, use the or button to highlight REPEAT, RANDOM, SCAN, , (skip), , or (cue) on the overhead screen. Main Menu Table Of Contents Rear Entertainment System While the overhead screen is closed, you can enter the...
... the ▲ or ▼ button changes the discs. Features CONTINUED 2009 MDX 243 To change the disc currently playing, use the or button to highlight REPEAT, RANDOM, SCAN, , (skip), , or (cue) on the overhead screen. Main Menu Table Of Contents Rear Entertainment System While the overhead screen is closed, you can enter the...
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... rest of the current chapter. REAR CONTROL PANEL OPEN BUTTON OVERHEAD SCREEN Press the button again quickly to go back to enter your selection. 244 2009 MDX To move to the desired menu selection, then press the ENT button to PLAY. Release the button when the system reaches the point you want... down part-way. The driver and front seat passenger should not try to the beginning of the next chapter. Main Menu Table Of Contents Rear Entertainment System To Play a DVD from the Rear Control Panel The video screen is for use by pushing the OPEN button. The screen will turn the...
... rest of the current chapter. REAR CONTROL PANEL OPEN BUTTON OVERHEAD SCREEN Press the button again quickly to go back to enter your selection. 244 2009 MDX To move to the desired menu selection, then press the ENT button to PLAY. Release the button when the system reaches the point you want... down part-way. The driver and front seat passenger should not try to the beginning of the next chapter. Main Menu Table Of Contents Rear Entertainment System To Play a DVD from the Rear Control Panel The video screen is for use by pushing the OPEN button. The screen will turn the...
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... SCROLL button while a DVD is playing, the DVD Menu appears. To return to the DVD video screen, select EXIT. Main Menu Table Of Contents Rear Entertainment System DISP Button MENU SCROLL Button Top Menu Features When you press the DISP button while a DVD is playing, the current status of title, chapter... MENU, MENU, PLAY MODE, SEARCH, and NUM INPUT. If you select ''TOP MENU'', the screen changes to the DVD video screen after several seconds. CONTINUED 2009 MDX 245
... SCROLL button while a DVD is playing, the DVD Menu appears. To return to the DVD video screen, select EXIT. Main Menu Table Of Contents Rear Entertainment System DISP Button MENU SCROLL Button Top Menu Features When you press the DISP button while a DVD is playing, the current status of title, chapter... MENU, MENU, PLAY MODE, SEARCH, and NUM INPUT. If you select ''TOP MENU'', the screen changes to the DVD video screen after several seconds. CONTINUED 2009 MDX 245