Owner's Manual
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... 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. 325) INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS (P. 63) GAUGES (P. 72) HomeLink® BUTTONS (P. 276) MOONROOF SWITCH (P. 152) MIRROR CONTROL AUTO BUTTONꭧ (P. 154) PASSENGER'S FRONT ... 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 2009 MDX 3
... 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. 325) INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS (P. 63) GAUGES (P. 72) HomeLink® BUTTONS (P. 276) MOONROOF SWITCH (P. 152) MIRROR CONTROL AUTO BUTTONꭧ (P. 154) PASSENGER'S FRONT ... 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 2009 MDX 3
Owner's Manual
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... WARNING BUTTON (P. 122) REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER (P. 122) ACCESSORY POWER SOCKETS (P. 166) HORNꭧ1 SEAT HEATER SWITCHES (P. 148) ACTIVE DAMPER SYSTEM SWITCHꭧ2 (P. 361) POWER TAILGATE HOOD RELEASE HANDLE BUTTONꭧ2 (P. 132) (P. 325) STEERING WHEEL CRUISE CONTROL ADJUSTMENTS BUTTONS (P. 124) (P. 270) ꭧ1: To use the horn, press the center pad of the...
... WARNING BUTTON (P. 122) REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER (P. 122) ACCESSORY POWER SOCKETS (P. 166) HORNꭧ1 SEAT HEATER SWITCHES (P. 148) ACTIVE DAMPER SYSTEM SWITCHꭧ2 (P. 361) POWER TAILGATE HOOD RELEASE HANDLE BUTTONꭧ2 (P. 132) (P. 325) STEERING WHEEL CRUISE CONTROL ADJUSTMENTS BUTTONS (P. 124) (P. 270) ꭧ1: To use the horn, press the center pad of the...
Owner's Manual
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They warn you of potential hazards that could cause serious injury or death. models only Driver and Passenger Saf ety RADIATOR CAP BATTERY LABEL CONTINUED 2009 MDX 59 Read these labels carefully. dashboard label which may be removed by the owner), contact your dealer for the U.S. Main Menu Table Of Contents Safety Labels These labels are in the locations shown. If a label comes off or becomes hard to read (except for a replacement. HOOD DASHBOARD U.S.
They warn you of potential hazards that could cause serious injury or death. models only Driver and Passenger Saf ety RADIATOR CAP BATTERY LABEL CONTINUED 2009 MDX 59 Read these labels carefully. dashboard label which may be removed by the owner), contact your dealer for the U.S. Main Menu Table Of Contents Safety Labels These labels are in the locations shown. If a label comes off or becomes hard to read (except for a replacement. HOOD DASHBOARD U.S.
Owner's Manual
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... 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. 325) INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS (P. 63) GAUGES (P. 72) HomeLink® BUTTONS (P. 276) MOONROOF SWITCH (P. 152) MIRROR CONTROL AUTO BUTTONꭧ (P. 154) CLIMATE CONTROL ...) 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 2009 MDX
... 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. 325) INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS (P. 63) GAUGES (P. 72) HomeLink® BUTTONS (P. 276) MOONROOF SWITCH (P. 152) MIRROR CONTROL AUTO BUTTONꭧ (P. 154) CLIMATE CONTROL ...) 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 2009 MDX
Owner's Manual
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... Controls HAZARD WARNING BUTTON (P. 122) REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER (P. 122) ACCESSORY POWER SOCKETS (P. 166) HORNꭧ2 SEAT HEATER SWITCHES (P. 148) ACTIVE DAMPER SYSTEM SWITCHꭧ1 (P. 361) HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (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...
... Controls HAZARD WARNING BUTTON (P. 122) REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER (P. 122) ACCESSORY POWER SOCKETS (P. 166) HORNꭧ2 SEAT HEATER SWITCHES (P. 148) ACTIVE DAMPER SYSTEM SWITCHꭧ1 (P. 361) HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (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...
Owner's Manual
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...someone attempts to it to protect your vehicle or remove the audio unit. If the system will not set if the hood, tailgate, or any door, the tailgate, or the hood without using the key or the remote transmitter, will not set , check that the doors, the tailgate and the... lock master switch, or remote transmitter. For the system to show you lock the doors, hood, and the tailgate. The security system automatically sets 15 seconds after you the system is cut. 2009 MDX 269 The security system indicator on the instrument panel starts blinking immediately to activate, you must lock...
...someone attempts to it to protect your vehicle or remove the audio unit. If the system will not set if the hood, tailgate, or any door, the tailgate, or the hood without using the key or the remote transmitter, will not set , check that the doors, the tailgate and the... lock master switch, or remote transmitter. For the system to show you lock the doors, hood, and the tailgate. The security system automatically sets 15 seconds after you the system is cut. 2009 MDX 269 The security system indicator on the instrument panel starts blinking immediately to activate, you must lock...
Owner's Manual
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... ...Service Station Procedures ...Refueling...Tighten Fuel Cap Message ...Opening and Closing the Hood ...Oil Check ...Engine Coolant Check ...Fuel Economy ...Accessories and Modifications ...Carrying Cargo ...322 322 323 323 324 325 326 326 327 330 332 Bef ore Driving 2009 MDX 321 The information in this section first. If you plan to add...
... ...Service Station Procedures ...Refueling...Tighten Fuel Cap Message ...Opening and Closing the Hood ...Oil Check ...Engine Coolant Check ...Fuel Economy ...Accessories and Modifications ...Carrying Cargo ...322 322 323 323 324 325 326 326 327 330 332 Bef ore Driving 2009 MDX 321 The information in this section first. If you plan to add...
Owner's Manual
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... handle located under the front edge 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 Slide your hand to about a foot (30 cm) above the fender, then press down firmly with your hands.... To close the hood, lower the hood to your fingers under the lower left until it releases the hood. The hydraulic supports will pop up slightly...
... handle located under the front edge 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 Slide your hand to about a foot (30 cm) above the fender, then press down firmly with your hands.... To close the hood, lower the hood to your fingers under the lower left until it releases the hood. The hydraulic supports will pop up slightly...
Owner's Manual
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Check that the hood is fully closed. 3. To prevent rollovers or loss of control: ● ● Do not modify your vehicle in any items you drive your vehicle rides ... are clean and unobstructed. Visually check the tires. Check the seat adjustment (see page 140). Avoid sharp turns and abrupt maneuvers whenever possible. ● 338 2009 MDX Remove frost, snow, or ice. 2. Check that any way that would with a passenger vehicle. Take corners at slower speeds than other types of gravity. Because...
Check that the hood is fully closed. 3. To prevent rollovers or loss of control: ● ● Do not modify your vehicle in any items you drive your vehicle rides ... are clean and unobstructed. Visually check the tires. Check the seat adjustment (see page 140). Avoid sharp turns and abrupt maneuvers whenever possible. ● 338 2009 MDX Remove frost, snow, or ice. 2. Check that any way that would with a passenger vehicle. Take corners at slower speeds than other types of gravity. Because...
Owner's Manual
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... filter according to the maintenance messages shown on the multiinformation display. The vehicle should have this service. Drain the oil into an appropriate container. 394 2009 MDX Remove the oil drain bolt and washer from underneath the vehicle. Open the...
... filter according to the maintenance messages shown on the multiinformation display. The vehicle should have this service. Drain the oil into an appropriate container. 394 2009 MDX Remove the oil drain bolt and washer from underneath the vehicle. Open the...
Owner's Manual
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... by your skin or hard objects. If a low beam headlight bulb fails, take the vehicle to your vehicle was new. Maintenance CONTINUED 2009 MDX 403 If you touch the glass, clean it about one-quarter turn counterclockwise. Main Menu Table Of Contents Lights Headlight Aiming The headlights were... in the trunk or pull a trailer, readjustment may be done by turning it with the light switch off and the key removed. Open the hood. 2. Remove the front bulkhead cover (see page 392). 3. Because of high voltage discharge tube. If you should be required. Replacing a High...
... by your skin or hard objects. If a low beam headlight bulb fails, take the vehicle to your vehicle was new. Maintenance CONTINUED 2009 MDX 403 If you touch the glass, clean it about one-quarter turn counterclockwise. Main Menu Table Of Contents Lights Headlight Aiming The headlights were... in the trunk or pull a trailer, readjustment may be done by turning it with the light switch off and the key removed. Open the hood. 2. Remove the front bulkhead cover (see page 392). 3. Because of high voltage discharge tube. If you should be required. Replacing a High...
Owner's Manual
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...Light Bulbs FRONT TURN SIGNAL LIGHT BULB PARKING LIGHT BULB SOCKET SOCKET 5. Insert the socket back into the socket until it in place. 6. Open the hood. 2. Remove the front bulkhead cover (see page 392). 3. Remove the socket by turning it clockwise to make sure the new bulb is working. 1.... Lights 5. Turn on the headlights to lock it one -quarter turn it in place. 7. Pull the bulb straight out of its socket. 404 2009 MDX Insert the new bulb into the hole, and turn counterclockwise. 4. Push the new bulb straight into the headlight assembly. Turn on the lights to ...
...Light Bulbs FRONT TURN SIGNAL LIGHT BULB PARKING LIGHT BULB SOCKET SOCKET 5. Insert the socket back into the socket until it in place. 6. Open the hood. 2. Remove the front bulkhead cover (see page 392). 3. Remove the socket by turning it clockwise to make sure the new bulb is working. 1.... Lights 5. Turn on the headlights to lock it one -quarter turn it in place. 7. Pull the bulb straight out of its socket. 404 2009 MDX Insert the new bulb into the hole, and turn counterclockwise. 4. Push the new bulb straight into the headlight assembly. Turn on the lights to ...
Owner's Manual
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WIPER ARMS LOCK TAB To replace the front wiper blades: 1. CONTINUED 2009 MDX 411 Replace them if you will damage the hood and the wiper arms. When replacing a wiper blade, make sure not to drop the wiper blade or wiper arm down on the windshield. Disconnect the ...blade assembly from the wiper arm. ● Do not open the hood when the wiper arms are getting hard or if they leave streaks and unwiped areas when used. Slide the blade assembly toward the lock tab...
WIPER ARMS LOCK TAB To replace the front wiper blades: 1. CONTINUED 2009 MDX 411 Replace them if you will damage the hood and the wiper arms. When replacing a wiper blade, make sure not to drop the wiper blade or wiper arm down on the windshield. Disconnect the ...blade assembly from the wiper arm. ● Do not open the hood when the wiper arms are getting hard or if they leave streaks and unwiped areas when used. Slide the blade assembly toward the lock tab...
Owner's Manual
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...'t Start, Jump Starting ● Are you should take several precautions. Check the fuel gauge; To Jump Start Your Vehicle: 1. Open the hood, and check the physical condition of the electrolyte. If it seems slushy or frozen, do not try jump starting procedure? Keep all the electrical... In very cold weather, check the condition of the battery. If a battery sits in neutral or Park, and set the parking brake. 432 2009 MDX You cannot start with a frozen battery can freeze. Attempting to jump start your vehicle by pushing or pulling it thaws. ● A battery can...
...'t Start, Jump Starting ● Are you should take several precautions. Check the fuel gauge; To Jump Start Your Vehicle: 1. Open the hood, and check the physical condition of the electrolyte. If it seems slushy or frozen, do not try jump starting procedure? Keep all the electrical... In very cold weather, check the condition of the battery. If a battery sits in neutral or Park, and set the parking brake. 432 2009 MDX You cannot start with a frozen battery can freeze. Attempting to jump start your vehicle by pushing or pulling it thaws. ● A battery can...
Owner's Manual
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...(hot day, driving up a steep hill, etc.). Do not open the hood. 3. Or you see steam or spray coming out. If you may be ...it does, wait until you . Put the transmission in the midrange under the hood, turn on the hazard warning indicators. 2. Driving with the temperature gauge pointer.... The only indication may see steam and/or spray coming from under the hood. 1. Main Menu Table Of Contents If the Engine Overheats The pointer of...do not see no more signs of steam or spray, then open the hood if steam is due to overloading, the engine should start to or above...
...(hot day, driving up a steep hill, etc.). Do not open the hood. 3. Or you see steam or spray coming out. If you may be ...it does, wait until you . Put the transmission in the midrange under the hood, turn on the hazard warning indicators. 2. Driving with the temperature gauge pointer.... The only indication may see steam and/or spray coming from under the hood. 1. Main Menu Table Of Contents If the Engine Overheats The pointer of...do not see no more signs of steam or spray, then open the hood if steam is due to overloading, the engine should start to or above...
Owner's Manual
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...shut off the engine. If necessary, add oil to bring the level back to be repaired before you can get the vehicle stopped. 436 2009 MDX starting the engine will also see a ''CHECK CHARGING SYSTEM'' message on the multi-information display (see page 81). Go to use other driving... or garage where you can continue driving (see page 393). 4. Turn off all electrical accessories. You will discharge the battery rapidly. Open the hood, and check the oil level (see a ''CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL'' message on the multi-information display when this indicator comes on. 1. Main...
...shut off the engine. If necessary, add oil to bring the level back to be repaired before you can get the vehicle stopped. 436 2009 MDX starting the engine will also see a ''CHECK CHARGING SYSTEM'' message on the multi-information display (see page 81). Go to use other driving... or garage where you can continue driving (see page 393). 4. Turn off all electrical accessories. You will discharge the battery rapidly. Open the hood, and check the oil level (see a ''CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL'' message on the multi-information display when this indicator comes on. 1. Main...
Owner's Manual
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The interior fuse box is located next to the battery. The primary under-hood fuse box is underneath the dashboard on the driver's side. UNDER-HOOD (SECONDARY) Taking Care of its hinges. The rear fuse box is on the passenger's side. The secondary fuse box is located at the left side ...of cargo area. Main Menu Table Of Contents Fuses INTERIOR LID REAR LID UNDER-HOOD (PRIMARY) TAB The vehicle's fuses are located in the notch on the lid, pull it toward you, and take it , push the tabs as shown...
The interior fuse box is located next to the battery. The primary under-hood fuse box is underneath the dashboard on the driver's side. UNDER-HOOD (SECONDARY) Taking Care of its hinges. The rear fuse box is on the passenger's side. The secondary fuse box is located at the left side ...of cargo area. Main Menu Table Of Contents Fuses INTERIOR LID REAR LID UNDER-HOOD (PRIMARY) TAB The vehicle's fuses are located in the notch on the lid, pull it toward you, and take it , push the tabs as shown...
Owner's Manual
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.... Determine from the fuse box. Make sure the headlights and all the fuses before deciding that device. Removing these fuses requires a Phillips-head screwdriver. 440 2009 MDX Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (0) position. Main Menu Table Of Contents Fuses Checking and Replacing Fuses If something electrical in the under...
.... Determine from the fuse box. Make sure the headlights and all the fuses before deciding that device. Removing these fuses requires a Phillips-head screwdriver. 440 2009 MDX Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (0) position. Main Menu Table Of Contents Fuses Checking and Replacing Fuses If something electrical in the under...
Owner's Manual
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CONTINUED 2009 MDX 441 Taking Care of the other circuits. If it is burned out, replace it might blow out again. This does not indicate anything wrong. If ... have a spare fuse, take a fuse of the same rating or lower. Check the smaller fuses in the under-hood fuse boxes and rear fuse box, and all the fuses in the primary under-hood fuse box. 5. Main Menu Table Of Contents Fuses BLOWN If you cannot drive the vehicle without that has...
CONTINUED 2009 MDX 441 Taking Care of the other circuits. If it is burned out, replace it might blow out again. This does not indicate anything wrong. If ... have a spare fuse, take a fuse of the same rating or lower. Check the smaller fuses in the under-hood fuse boxes and rear fuse box, and all the fuses in the primary under-hood fuse box. 5. Main Menu Table Of Contents Fuses BLOWN If you cannot drive the vehicle without that has...
Owner's Manual
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Main Menu Table Of Contents Fuse Locations PRIMARY UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOX No. 1 2-1 2-2 2-3 2-4 2-5 2-6 2-7 2-8 3-1 3-2 3-3 3-4 Amps. 120 A 30 A 40 A 40 A 40 A 40 A - 60 A 40 A ... 13 14 15 30 A - 40 A - - 30 A 30 A 7.5 A 15 A 15 A 20 A 20 A 20 A 20 A Taking Care of the Unexpected ꭧ: Canadian model CONTINUED 2009 MDX 443
Main Menu Table Of Contents Fuse Locations PRIMARY UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOX No. 1 2-1 2-2 2-3 2-4 2-5 2-6 2-7 2-8 3-1 3-2 3-3 3-4 Amps. 120 A 30 A 40 A 40 A 40 A 40 A - 60 A 40 A ... 13 14 15 30 A - 40 A - - 30 A 30 A 7.5 A 15 A 15 A 20 A 20 A 20 A 20 A Taking Care of the Unexpected ꭧ: Canadian model CONTINUED 2009 MDX 443