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...or killed. ● Make sure any unused seat belt that a child can accidentally get trapped inside. A child left alone with the key in the ignition switch can accidentally set the vehicle in motion, possibly injuring themselves or others. ● Driver and Passenger Saf ety .... Never put a seat belt over yourself and a child. Even very young Use the childproof door locks to accidental injury or death. 2009 MDX 41 Leaving children without children from your lap. This can lead to prevent children from heatstroke. Main Menu Table Of Contents Protecting Children ...
...or killed. ● Make sure any unused seat belt that a child can accidentally get trapped inside. A child left alone with the key in the ignition switch can accidentally set the vehicle in motion, possibly injuring themselves or others. ● Driver and Passenger Saf ety .... Never put a seat belt over yourself and a child. Even very young Use the childproof door locks to accidental injury or death. 2009 MDX 41 Leaving children without children from your lap. This can lead to prevent children from heatstroke. Main Menu Table Of Contents Protecting Children ...
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...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 System ...128 Ignition Switch ...129 Door Locks ...130 Childproof Door Locks ...131 Tailgate ...131 Power Tailgate ...132 Remote...140 146 148 149 152 153 154 157 159 162 163 164 164 164 165 165 166 166 166 167 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 ...
...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 System ...128 Ignition Switch ...129 Door Locks ...130 Childproof Door Locks ...131 Tailgate ...131 Power Tailgate ...132 Remote...140 146 148 149 152 153 154 157 159 162 163 164 164 164 165 165 166 166 166 167 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 ...
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If it is not a properly coded key, the indicator will blink, and the engine's fuel system will also sound when you open the driver's door. A reminder chime ... AUTO and the lights turn on when you turn on . High Beam Indicator This indicator comes on operating the cruise control. 70 2009 MDX See page 270 for information on with the high beam headlights. Main Menu Table Of Contents Instrument Panel Indicators Immobilizer System Indicator This... indicator comes on the fog lights. Fog Light Indicator This indicator comes on when you have inserted a properly coded ignition key.
If it is not a properly coded key, the indicator will blink, and the engine's fuel system will also sound when you open the driver's door. A reminder chime ... AUTO and the lights turn on when you turn on . High Beam Indicator This indicator comes on operating the cruise control. 70 2009 MDX See page 270 for information on with the high beam headlights. Main Menu Table Of Contents Instrument Panel Indicators Immobilizer System Indicator This... indicator comes on the fog lights. Fog Light Indicator This indicator comes on when you have inserted a properly coded ignition key.
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... Table Of Contents Multi-Information Display Group Setup METER SETUP (P.89) Menu Item LANGUAGE SELECTION Description Changes the language used in and up when the key is removed. 84 2009 MDX
... Table Of Contents Multi-Information Display Group Setup METER SETUP (P.89) Menu Item LANGUAGE SELECTION Description Changes the language used in and up when the key is removed. 84 2009 MDX
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... 60 sec 30 secꭧ INTERMITTENT WITH VEH SPDꭧ SET CANCEL Page 101 102 Instruments and Controls 103 106 AUTO DOOR UNLOCK 107 109 KEY AND REMOTE UNLOCK MODE KEYLESS LOCK ACKNOWLEDGMENT SECURITY RELOCK TIMER 110 111 113 86 WIPER SETUP (P.113) DEFAULT ALL (P.86) ꭧ: Default setting WIPER ACTION...
... 60 sec 30 secꭧ INTERMITTENT WITH VEH SPDꭧ SET CANCEL Page 101 102 Instruments and Controls 103 106 AUTO DOOR UNLOCK 107 109 KEY AND REMOTE UNLOCK MODE KEYLESS LOCK ACKNOWLEDGMENT SECURITY RELOCK TIMER 110 111 113 86 WIPER SETUP (P.113) DEFAULT ALL (P.86) ꭧ: Default setting WIPER ACTION...
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...TILT & TELESCOPE STEERING WHEEL'' is successfully completed, the display changes as shown above, and then goes back to the customize item screen. CONTINUED 2009 MDX 99 You can choose this customize item from ''POSITION SETUP'' by pressing the SEL/ RESET button. Press the SEL/RESET button to ''AUTO...the steering wheel automatically moves fully in and up when you turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (0) position and remove the key. When your selection by pressing the INFO (▲/▼) button repeatedly. If the ''SETTING INCOMPLETE'' message appears, go back to see the...
...TILT & TELESCOPE STEERING WHEEL'' is successfully completed, the display changes as shown above, and then goes back to the customize item screen. CONTINUED 2009 MDX 99 You can choose this customize item from ''POSITION SETUP'' by pressing the SEL/ RESET button. Press the SEL/RESET button to ''AUTO...the steering wheel automatically moves fully in and up when you turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (0) position and remove the key. When your selection by pressing the INFO (▲/▼) button repeatedly. If the ''SETTING INCOMPLETE'' message appears, go back to see the...
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... 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 SETUP'' by pressing the SEL/RESET button. 102 2009 MDX
... 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 SETUP'' by pressing the SEL/RESET button. 102 2009 MDX
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... customize, then press the SEL/RESET button to enter the customize mode. SEL/RESET BUTTON INFO (▲or▼) BUTTON CONTINUED 2009 MDX 105 Main Menu Table Of Contents Multi-Information Display Door/Window Setup Here are the five custom settings for the door/window setup: ...9679; AUTO DOOR LOCK AUTO DOOR UNLOCK KEY AND REMOTE UNLOCK MODE KEYLESS LOCK ACKNOWLEDGMENT SECURITY RELOCK TIMER Instruments and Controls ● ● ● ● While ''DOOR/WINDOW SETUP...
... customize, then press the SEL/RESET button to enter the customize mode. SEL/RESET BUTTON INFO (▲or▼) BUTTON CONTINUED 2009 MDX 105 Main Menu Table Of Contents Multi-Information Display Door/Window Setup Here are the five custom settings for the door/window setup: ...9679; AUTO DOOR LOCK AUTO DOOR UNLOCK KEY AND REMOTE UNLOCK MODE KEYLESS LOCK ACKNOWLEDGMENT SECURITY RELOCK TIMER Instruments and Controls ● ● ● ● While ''DOOR/WINDOW SETUP...
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Press the SEL/RESET button to ''KEY AND REMOTE UNLOCK MODE'' and repeat the procedure again. If the ''SETTING INCOMPLETE'' message appears, go back to see the selections. You can choose this ... successfully completed, the display changes as shown above, and then goes back to the customize item screen. Main Menu Table Of Contents Multi-Information Display Key and Remote Unlock Mode Instruments and Controls To select whether the driver's door unlocks or all the doors unlock when you unlock the doors with...
Press the SEL/RESET button to ''KEY AND REMOTE UNLOCK MODE'' and repeat the procedure again. If the ''SETTING INCOMPLETE'' message appears, go back to see the selections. You can choose this ... successfully completed, the display changes as shown above, and then goes back to the customize item screen. Main Menu Table Of Contents Multi-Information Display Key and Remote Unlock Mode Instruments and Controls To select whether the driver's door unlocks or all the doors unlock when you unlock the doors with...
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... Signal and Headlights 3. When you turn the wiper switch to the ''OFF'' position, the wiper will return to the reverse position with the key removed from the ignition switch, you will hear a reminder chime when you release it is INT, the rear wiper operates intermittently. When you ...shift the transmission to center when you open the driver's door. 118 2009 MDX The rear window washer uses the same fluid reservoir as the windshield washer. 1. AUTO 5. Headlights on the lever to signal a left turn and...
... Signal and Headlights 3. When you turn the wiper switch to the ''OFF'' position, the wiper will return to the reverse position with the key removed from the ignition switch, you will hear a reminder chime when you release it is INT, the rear wiper operates intermittently. When you ...shift the transmission to center when you open the driver's door. 118 2009 MDX The rear window washer uses the same fluid reservoir as the windshield washer. 1. AUTO 5. Headlights on the lever to signal a left turn and...
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... more). The lights on indicator comes on as you turn the light switch to leave the engine idling or off automatically when you remove the key and open the driver's door. AUTO - The automatic lighting feature turns on the lights manually when driving at any time. They will turn them... back. To turn off for a long time. Even with the automatic lighting feature turned on as long tunnels or parking facilities. Instruments and Controls CONTINUED 2009 MDX 119
... more). The lights on indicator comes on as you turn the light switch to leave the engine idling or off automatically when you remove the key and open the driver's door. AUTO - The automatic lighting feature turns on the lights manually when driving at any time. They will turn them... back. To turn off for a long time. Even with the automatic lighting feature turned on as long tunnels or parking facilities. Instruments and Controls CONTINUED 2009 MDX 119
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... light system. Follow the procedure in the left column to turn them on by setting the switch in the ''AUTO'' position, and you remove the key, then open the door and get out, the lights turn off . The automatic lighting off feature activates if you leave the headlight switch in the... with the headlight switch on the multi-information display, there is in the or position or if the lights are off after you remove the key and close the driver's door. With the driver's door open, you will hear a lights-on again when you turn on reminder chime. Instruments and Controls...
... light system. Follow the procedure in the left column to turn them on by setting the switch in the ''AUTO'' position, and you remove the key, then open the door and get out, the lights turn off . The automatic lighting off feature activates if you leave the headlight switch in the... with the headlight switch on the multi-information display, there is in the or position or if the lights are off after you remove the key and close the driver's door. With the driver's door open, you will hear a lights-on again when you turn on reminder chime. Instruments and Controls...
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...tilt and telescopic steering wheel system needs to be reset when you insert the key back in and up to its original position when you reconnect the battery or install the fuse. Instruments and Controls 2009 MDX 125 To change the ''AUTO TILT & TELESCOPE STEERING WHEEL'' setting, see ...page 157). Main Menu Table Of Contents Steering Wheel Adjustments When you know the system is reset. Insert the key into the ignition switch, and remove it....
...tilt and telescopic steering wheel system needs to be reset when you insert the key back in and up to its original position when you reconnect the battery or install the fuse. Instruments and Controls 2009 MDX 125 To change the ''AUTO TILT & TELESCOPE STEERING WHEEL'' setting, see ...page 157). Main Menu Table Of Contents Steering Wheel Adjustments When you know the system is reset. Insert the key into the ignition switch, and remove it....
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...● Models without power tailgate Models with your vehicle and the valet key at a parking facility. Use only Acura-approved key blanks. ● The valet key does not contain a battery. Keep the keys away from direct sunlight, high temperature, and high humidity. Do not ...Keys and Locks MASTER KEY VALET KEY KEY NUMBER WITH REMOTE (Light Gray) TRANSMITTER TAG KEY MASTER KEY VALET KEY NUMBER WITH REMOTE (Light Gray) TAG TRANSMITTER These keys contain electronic circuits that are damaged. ● Protect the keys from liquids. You will not work to take it apart. 126 2009 MDX...
...● Models without power tailgate Models with your vehicle and the valet key at a parking facility. Use only Acura-approved key blanks. ● The valet key does not contain a battery. Keep the keys away from direct sunlight, high temperature, and high humidity. Do not ...Keys and Locks MASTER KEY VALET KEY KEY NUMBER WITH REMOTE (Light Gray) TRANSMITTER TAG KEY MASTER KEY VALET KEY NUMBER WITH REMOTE (Light Gray) TAG TRANSMITTER These keys contain electronic circuits that are damaged. ● Protect the keys from liquids. You will not work to take it apart. 126 2009 MDX...
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...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 The key may not operate properly and prevents from the transmitter. To retract the key, push the release button and at the ...same time push the key into the remote transmitter. The key should be retracted into ...
...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 The key may not operate properly and prevents from the transmitter. To retract the key, push the release button and at the ...same time push the key into the remote transmitter. The key should be retracted into ...
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...other metal object (i.e. If the system repeatedly does not recognize the coding of the device. If you have lost your key and you leave the vehicle alone. 128 2009 MDX Operation is subject to blink, it . Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the FCC: This device complies with ...Part 15 of the key. This device complies with you whenever you cannot start the engine, contact your vehicle inoperable. If the...
...other metal object (i.e. If the system repeatedly does not recognize the coding of the device. If you have lost your key and you leave the vehicle alone. 128 2009 MDX Operation is subject to blink, it . Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the FCC: This device complies with ...Part 15 of the key. This device complies with you whenever you cannot start the engine, contact your vehicle inoperable. If the...
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... the driver's door. You will hear a reminder beeper if you must push the key in slightly. Remove the key to turn the key. START (III) - Use this position. Instruments and Controls 2009 MDX 129 Main Menu Table Of Contents Ignition Switch ACCESSORY (I) - You can operate... the audio system and the accessory power sockets in this position only to start the engine. LOCK (0) - You can remove the key from the ACCESSORY (I)...
... the driver's door. You will hear a reminder beeper if you must push the key in slightly. Remove the key to turn the key. START (III) - Use this position. Instruments and Controls 2009 MDX 129 Main Menu Table Of Contents Ignition Switch ACCESSORY (I) - You can operate... the audio system and the accessory power sockets in this position only to start the engine. LOCK (0) - You can remove the key from the ACCESSORY (I)...
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... of the master door lock switch on either front door, pull the lock tab above the driver's door handle, or use the key on the outside by using the key in the driver's door lock. The remaining doors and the tailgate unlock when you shift to P after driving, the driver's door unlocks... release it. Main Menu Table Of Contents Door Locks UNLOCK LOCK To change the ''KEY AND REMOTE UNLOCK MODE'' setting, see page 107. 130 2009 MDX To change the ''AUTO DOOR LOCK'' setting, see page 106. LOCK UNLOCK To lock all doors and the tailgate. When the vehicle speed reaches about ...
... of the master door lock switch on either front door, pull the lock tab above the driver's door handle, or use the key on the outside by using the key in the driver's door lock. The remaining doors and the tailgate unlock when you shift to P after driving, the driver's door unlocks... release it. Main Menu Table Of Contents Door Locks UNLOCK LOCK To change the ''KEY AND REMOTE UNLOCK MODE'' setting, see page 107. 130 2009 MDX To change the ''AUTO DOOR LOCK'' setting, see page 106. LOCK UNLOCK To lock all doors and the tailgate. When the vehicle speed reaches about ...
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... gas from getting into the interior. Main Menu Table Of Contents Door Locks, Tailgate Lockout Prevention With any door and the tailgate open and the key in the rear from accidentally opening the rear doors. To open the tailgate, push up . They are not disabled if all times while driving to... children seated in the ignition, both master door lock switches are closed. With the lever in the LOCK position (lever is down on page 58. 2009 MDX 131 Keep the tailgate closed at all the doors and the tailgate are disabled.
... gas from getting into the interior. Main Menu Table Of Contents Door Locks, Tailgate Lockout Prevention With any door and the tailgate open and the key in the rear from accidentally opening the rear doors. To open the tailgate, push up . They are not disabled if all times while driving to... children seated in the ignition, both master door lock switches are closed. With the lever in the LOCK position (lever is down on page 58. 2009 MDX 131 Keep the tailgate closed at all the doors and the tailgate are disabled.
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... Transmitter UNLOCK - Press this button for about 1 second to move, you will hear a beep, and some front and rear lights will flash. 136 2009 MDX If you relock the doors and the tailgate with power tailgate TAILGATE - Press and hold this button once to the ON (II) position. To... cancel panic mode, press any other doors. If you do not open or close the power tailgate. Panic mode does not work when the key is opening or closing, three beeps sound, the tailgate stops moving, reverses direction and stops in the ignition switch. Some exterior lights will come ...
... Transmitter UNLOCK - Press this button for about 1 second to move, you will hear a beep, and some front and rear lights will flash. 136 2009 MDX If you relock the doors and the tailgate with power tailgate TAILGATE - Press and hold this button once to the ON (II) position. To... cancel panic mode, press any other doors. If you do not open or close the power tailgate. Panic mode does not work when the key is opening or closing, three beeps sound, the tailgate stops moving, reverses direction and stops in the ignition switch. Some exterior lights will come ...