Owner's Manual
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... 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) WINDSHIELD INSTRUMENT PANEL WIPERS/WASHERS BRIGHTNESS (P. 116) (P. 123) PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR (P. 34) HAZARD...) (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
... 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) WINDSHIELD INSTRUMENT PANEL WIPERS/WASHERS BRIGHTNESS (P. 116) (P. 123) PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR (P. 34) HAZARD...) (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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...-Information Display ...73 Controls Near the Steering Wheel ...115 Windshield Wipers and Washers ...116 Rear Window Wiper and Washer ...117 Turn Signal and Headlights ...118 Hazard Warning Button ...122 Rear Window Defogger ...122 Instrument Panel Brightness ...123 Steering Wheel Adjustments ...124 Keys and Locks ...126 Immobilizer ... 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 Main Menu Instruments and Controls This section gives information about the controls and displays that contribute to the daily operation of your ...
...-Information Display ...73 Controls Near the Steering Wheel ...115 Windshield Wipers and Washers ...116 Rear Window Wiper and Washer ...117 Turn Signal and Headlights ...118 Hazard Warning Button ...122 Rear Window Defogger ...122 Instrument Panel Brightness ...123 Steering Wheel Adjustments ...124 Keys and Locks ...126 Immobilizer ... 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 Main Menu Instruments and Controls This section gives information about the controls and displays that contribute to the daily operation of your ...
Owner's Manual
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..., see page 118. For more information, see page 120. See page 270 for information on with the high beam headlights. High Beam Indicator This indicator comes on operating the cruise control. 70 2009 MDX Lights On Indicator This indicator reminds you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. If it is...
..., see page 118. For more information, see page 120. See page 270 for information on with the high beam headlights. High Beam Indicator This indicator comes on operating the cruise control. 70 2009 MDX Lights On Indicator This indicator reminds you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. If it is...
Owner's Manual
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...driver's/all the customized settings as default. Changes the timing of when to set after you press the LOCK or UNLOCK button. The headlight switch needs to automatically lock the doors. The exterior lights flash each time you unlock but do not open the door. A beeper... SETUP (P.113) DEFAULT ALL (P.86) ꭧ: Default setting WIPER ACTION CONTINUED 2009 MDX 85 Main Menu Table Of Contents Multi-Information Display Group Setup LIGHTING SETUP (P.100) Menu Item INTERIOR LIGHT DIMMING TIME HEADLIGHT AUTO OFF TIMER AUTO LIGHT SENSITIVITY DOOR/WINDOW SETUP (P.105) AUTO DOOR LOCK ...
...driver's/all the customized settings as default. Changes the timing of when to set after you press the LOCK or UNLOCK button. The headlight switch needs to automatically lock the doors. The exterior lights flash each time you unlock but do not open the door. A beeper... SETUP (P.113) DEFAULT ALL (P.86) ꭧ: Default setting WIPER ACTION CONTINUED 2009 MDX 85 Main Menu Table Of Contents Multi-Information Display Group Setup LIGHTING SETUP (P.100) Menu Item INTERIOR LIGHT DIMMING TIME HEADLIGHT AUTO OFF TIMER AUTO LIGHT SENSITIVITY DOOR/WINDOW SETUP (P.105) AUTO DOOR LOCK ...
Owner's Manual
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... illumination settings. You can customize at which outside light level gets low. Main Menu Table Of Contents Multi-Information Display Auto Interior Illumination While the headlight switch is successfully completed, the display changes as shown above, and then goes back to start dimming as early as possible, select MAX. To disable...
... illumination settings. You can customize at which outside light level gets low. Main Menu Table Of Contents Multi-Information Display Auto Interior Illumination While the headlight switch is successfully completed, the display changes as shown above, and then goes back to start dimming as early as possible, select MAX. To disable...
Owner's Manual
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...to customize, then press the SEL/RESET button to enter the customize mode. SEL/RESET BUTTON INFO (▲or▼) BUTTON 100 2009 MDX Main Menu Table Of Contents Multi-Information Display Lighting Setup Here are the three custom settings for the lighting setup: ● INTERIOR LIGHT... DIMMING TIME HEADLIGHT AUTO OFF TIMER AUTO LIGHT SENSITIVITY ● ● While ''LIGHTING SETUP'' is shown, press the SEL/RESET button to enter your ...
...to customize, then press the SEL/RESET button to enter the customize mode. SEL/RESET BUTTON INFO (▲or▼) BUTTON 100 2009 MDX Main Menu Table Of Contents Multi-Information Display Lighting Setup Here are the three custom settings for the lighting setup: ● INTERIOR LIGHT... DIMMING TIME HEADLIGHT AUTO OFF TIMER AUTO LIGHT SENSITIVITY ● ● While ''LIGHTING SETUP'' is shown, press the SEL/RESET button to enter your ...
Owner's Manual
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... (▲/▼) button, then enter your selection by pressing the INFO (▲/▼) button repeatedly. Main Menu Table Of Contents Multi-Information Display Headlight Auto Off Timer The headlights, parking lights, side marker lights, taillights, and license plate lights go off after the selected time when you remove the key from ''LIGHTING...
... (▲/▼) button, then enter your selection by pressing the INFO (▲/▼) button repeatedly. Main Menu Table Of Contents Multi-Information Display Headlight Auto Off Timer The headlights, parking lights, side marker lights, taillights, and license plate lights go off after the selected time when you remove the key from ''LIGHTING...
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.... When your selection is successfully completed, the display changes as sunset or sunrise. HIGH - The headlights come on when it is bright. Instruments and Controls CONTINUED 2009 MDX 103 MIN - The headlights come on when the headlight switch is in the AUTO position and the ambient light reaches a changeable level. Main Menu Table...
.... When your selection is successfully completed, the display changes as sunset or sunrise. HIGH - The headlights come on when it is bright. Instruments and Controls CONTINUED 2009 MDX 103 MIN - The headlights come on when the headlight switch is in the AUTO position and the ambient light reaches a changeable level. Main Menu Table...
Owner's Manual
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... 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. 360) MIRROR CONTROLS (P. 155) DRIVING POSITION MEMORY SYSTEM (P. 157) POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER SWITCH (P. 130) ... (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
... 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. 360) MIRROR CONTROLS (P. 155) DRIVING POSITION MEMORY SYSTEM (P. 157) POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER SWITCH (P. 130) ... (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
Owner's Manual
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... and Washer Instruments and Controls The headlight washers can be turned on to turn on and to the steering wheel column. Rotate the switch clockwise to use the same fluid reservoir as the windshield washers. CONTINUED 2009 MDX 117 The headlights must be operated at any time by... pressing the headlight washer button located next to spray the rear window washer. In addition, the headlight washer operates without pressing the button the first time you ...
... and Washer Instruments and Controls The headlight washers can be turned on to turn on and to the steering wheel column. Rotate the switch clockwise to use the same fluid reservoir as the windshield washers. CONTINUED 2009 MDX 117 The headlights must be operated at any time by... pressing the headlight washer button located next to spray the rear window washer. In addition, the headlight washer operates without pressing the button the first time you ...
Owner's Manual
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...to signal a right turn . Rotate the switch counterclockwise to the position turns on the headlights. The rear window washer uses the same fluid reservoir as the windshield washer. 1. Fog lights off 9. Headlights on the lever, and hold it is INT, the rear wiper operates intermittently. Fog ...lights, side-marker lights, and rear license plate lights. Main Menu Table Of Contents Windshield Wipers and Washers, Turn Signal and Headlights 3. When you open the driver's door. 118 2009 MDX AUTO 5. Headlights On - Turning the switch to spray the window washer.
...to signal a right turn . Rotate the switch counterclockwise to the position turns on the headlights. The rear window washer uses the same fluid reservoir as the windshield washer. 1. Fog lights off 9. Headlights on the lever, and hold it is INT, the rear wiper operates intermittently. Fog ...lights, side-marker lights, and rear license plate lights. Main Menu Table Of Contents Windshield Wipers and Washers, Turn Signal and Headlights 3. When you open the driver's door. 118 2009 MDX AUTO 5. Headlights On - Turning the switch to spray the window washer.
Owner's Manual
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... light level becomes low (at dusk, for an extended period (a week or more). You should also turn off the ignition switch. Instruments and Controls CONTINUED 2009 MDX 119 High Beams - To switch from low beams to AUTO at night or in a dense fog, or when you hear a click. The high ... switch to the ON (II) position or turn the light switch to the ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0) position. The lights on indicator comes on the headlights and all other exterior lights, when it . They will not be driving the vehicle for example). To turn them on again, either of these positions...
... light level becomes low (at dusk, for an extended period (a week or more). You should also turn off the ignition switch. Instruments and Controls CONTINUED 2009 MDX 119 High Beams - To switch from low beams to AUTO at night or in a dense fog, or when you hear a click. The high ... switch to the ON (II) position or turn the light switch to the ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0) position. The lights on indicator comes on the headlights and all other exterior lights, when it . They will not be driving the vehicle for example). To turn them on again, either of these positions...
Owner's Manual
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... switch off, even if you can use the fog lights when the headlights turn on it. 120 2009 MDX They will go off when the headlights turn the ignition switch to the headlight switch. Main Menu Table Of Contents Turn Signal and Headlights LIGHT SENSOR Fog Lights Turn the fog lights on and off by a sensor...
... switch off, even if you can use the fog lights when the headlights turn on it. 120 2009 MDX They will go off when the headlights turn the ignition switch to the headlight switch. Main Menu Table Of Contents Turn Signal and Headlights LIGHT SENSOR Fog Lights Turn the fog lights on and off by a sensor...
Owner's Manual
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...display, there is in the ''AUTO'' position). With the driver's door open the driver's door. Automatic Lighting Off Feature This feature turns off the headlights, all other exterior lights, and the instrument panel lights within 15 seconds, the lights go off. If you turn on again when you unlock or... do not open the door and get out, the lights turn them on reminder chime. Instruments and Controls 2009 MDX 121 The automatic lighting off feature activates if you leave the headlight switch in the or position or if the lights are off after you remove the key and close the driver...
...display, there is in the ''AUTO'' position). With the driver's door open the driver's door. Automatic Lighting Off Feature This feature turns off the headlights, all other exterior lights, and the instrument panel lights within 15 seconds, the lights go off. If you turn on again when you unlock or... do not open the door and get out, the lights turn them on reminder chime. Instruments and Controls 2009 MDX 121 The automatic lighting off feature activates if you leave the headlight switch in the or position or if the lights are off after you remove the key and close the driver...
Owner's Manual
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...function starts. Main Menu Table Of Contents Instrument Panel Brightness To reduce glare at night, the instrument panel illumination dims when you finish adjusting. 2009 MDX 123 Press the + button to increase the brightness and the - button to or . To cancel the glare reduction function, set... out 5 seconds after you turn the light switch to decrease it. To change ''AUTO INTERIOR ILLUMINATION'', see page 95 for when the headlights are on the multi-information display while you adjust it is shown on , and when they are off. The level of the instrument ...
...function starts. Main Menu Table Of Contents Instrument Panel Brightness To reduce glare at night, the instrument panel illumination dims when you finish adjusting. 2009 MDX 123 Press the + button to increase the brightness and the - button to or . To cancel the glare reduction function, set... out 5 seconds after you turn the light switch to decrease it. To change ''AUTO INTERIOR ILLUMINATION'', see page 95 for when the headlights are on the multi-information display while you adjust it is shown on , and when they are off. The level of the instrument ...
Owner's Manual
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... best visibility. A beeper will sound if the vehicle is on . Driving the vehicle with the parking brake on , the mirror darkens when it senses the headlights of the mirror. Press the button again to normal visibility when the lights are gone. When it is driven with the parking brake applied can...
... best visibility. A beeper will sound if the vehicle is on . Driving the vehicle with the parking brake on , the mirror darkens when it senses the headlights of the mirror. Press the button again to normal visibility when the lights are gone. When it is driven with the parking brake applied can...
Owner's Manual
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...and the hood are fully closed . Features SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR Once the security system is setting itself. The horn sounds and a combination of headlights, position lights, side marker lights and taillights flashes if someone attempts to it to protect your vehicle or remove the audio unit. It also ...alarms if the radio is cut. 2009 MDX 269 The security system indicator on the instrument panel starts blinking immediately to activate, you must lock the doors and the tailgate from the...
...and the hood are fully closed . Features SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR Once the security system is setting itself. The horn sounds and a combination of headlights, position lights, side marker lights and taillights flashes if someone attempts to it to protect your vehicle or remove the audio unit. It also ...alarms if the radio is cut. 2009 MDX 269 The security system indicator on the instrument panel starts blinking immediately to activate, you must lock the doors and the tailgate from the...
Owner's Manual
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...: Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the headlights, parking lights, taillights, high-mount brake light, and license plate lights monthly. See page 326. See page 401. Examine the tread for wear and foreign objects. However, Acura recommends that all maintenance services be done by...the fluid level monthly. See page 403. Tires - Check the tire pressure monthly. See page 416. ● ● 2009 MDX 389 Owner's Maintenance Checks You should check the following items at the specified intervals. According to state and federal regulations, failure to perform...
...: Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the headlights, parking lights, taillights, high-mount brake light, and license plate lights monthly. See page 326. See page 401. Examine the tread for wear and foreign objects. However, Acura recommends that all maintenance services be done by...the fluid level monthly. See page 403. Tires - Check the tire pressure monthly. See page 416. ● ● 2009 MDX 389 Owner's Maintenance Checks You should check the following items at the specified intervals. According to state and federal regulations, failure to perform...
Owner's Manual
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...take the vehicle to your vehicle was new. Replacing a High Beam Headlight Bulb Your vehicle has halogen headlight bulbs. Oil, perspiration, or a scratch on the tab and pulling the connector down. 4. Maintenance CONTINUED 2009 MDX 403 If you regularly carry heavy items in the circuit even with denatured... readjustment may be done by turning it about one-quarter turn counterclockwise. Because of high voltage discharge tube. BULB CONNECTOR Halogen headlight bulbs get very hot when lit. Remove the electrical connector from the bulb by its base, and protect the glass from ...
...take the vehicle to your vehicle was new. Replacing a High Beam Headlight Bulb Your vehicle has halogen headlight bulbs. Oil, perspiration, or a scratch on the tab and pulling the connector down. 4. Maintenance CONTINUED 2009 MDX 403 If you regularly carry heavy items in the circuit even with denatured... readjustment may be done by turning it about one-quarter turn counterclockwise. Because of high voltage discharge tube. BULB CONNECTOR Halogen headlight bulbs get very hot when lit. Remove the electrical connector from the bulb by its base, and protect the glass from ...
Owner's Manual
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...lights to lock it one -quarter turn clockwise to make sure the new bulb is working. 1. Pull the bulb straight out of its socket. 404 2009 MDX Main Menu Table Of Contents Lights 5. Insert the new bulb into the hole, and turn it in place. 7. Push the new bulb straight into ...the headlight assembly. Open the hood. 2. Turn on the headlights to lock it bottoms. 6. Push the electrical connector onto the new bulb. 7. Insert the socket back into the socket until it...
...lights to lock it one -quarter turn clockwise to make sure the new bulb is working. 1. Pull the bulb straight out of its socket. 404 2009 MDX Main Menu Table Of Contents Lights 5. Insert the new bulb into the hole, and turn it in place. 7. Push the new bulb straight into ...the headlight assembly. Open the hood. 2. Turn on the headlights to lock it bottoms. 6. Push the electrical connector onto the new bulb. 7. Insert the socket back into the socket until it...