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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) 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 WARNING BUTTON (P. 122) REAR WINDOW...) (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
... 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 WARNING BUTTON (P. 122) REAR WINDOW...) (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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......132 Remote Transmitter ...135 Seats ...Detachable Anchor ...Seat Heaters...Power Windows ...Moonroof ...Parking Brake ...Mirrors ...Driving Position Memory System ...Interior Lights ...Interior Convenience Items ...Beverage Holders ...Console Compartment ...Storage Compartment ...Glove Box ...Sunglasses Holder ...Cargo Hooks ...Sun Visor ...Vanity Mirror ......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 ...
......132 Remote Transmitter ...135 Seats ...Detachable Anchor ...Seat Heaters...Power Windows ...Moonroof ...Parking Brake ...Mirrors ...Driving Position Memory System ...Interior Lights ...Interior Convenience Items ...Beverage Holders ...Console Compartment ...Storage Compartment ...Glove Box ...Sunglasses Holder ...Cargo Hooks ...Sun Visor ...Vanity Mirror ......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 ...
Owner's Manual
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...Menu Table Of Contents Instrument Panel MESSAGE INDICATOR MULTI-INFORMATION DISPLAY (P. 73) (P. 69) SEAT BELT REMINDER INDICATOR (P. 64) HIGH BEAM INDICATOR LIGHTS ON INDICATOR (P. 70) (P. 70) ACTIVE DAMPER SYSTEM SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT INDICATORꭧ (P. 71) SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 66) SIDE AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR...BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 65) VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 67) LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR (P. 65) FOG LIGHT INDICATOR (P. 70) VSA ACTIVATION INDICATOR (P. 67) ꭧ: If equipped The U.S. Differences for the Canadian models are noted in the text...
...Menu Table Of Contents Instrument Panel MESSAGE INDICATOR MULTI-INFORMATION DISPLAY (P. 73) (P. 69) SEAT BELT REMINDER INDICATOR (P. 64) HIGH BEAM INDICATOR LIGHTS ON INDICATOR (P. 70) (P. 70) ACTIVE DAMPER SYSTEM SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT INDICATORꭧ (P. 71) SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 66) SIDE AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR...BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 65) VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 67) LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR (P. 65) FOG LIGHT INDICATOR (P. 70) VSA ACTIVATION INDICATOR (P. 67) ꭧ: If equipped The U.S. Differences for the Canadian models are noted in the text...
Owner's Manual
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...this indicator will be disabled (see page 270). Cruise Main Indicator This indicator comes on when you that the exterior lights are on the fog lights. This indicator will also come on automatically. High Beam Indicator This indicator comes on the cruise control system by pressing ...LOCK (0) position without turning off if you set the cruise control. Cruise Control Indicator This indicator comes on operating the cruise control. 70 2009 MDX See page 270 for information on when you have inserted a properly coded ignition key. For more information, see page 120. Main Menu...
...this indicator will be disabled (see page 270). Cruise Main Indicator This indicator comes on when you that the exterior lights are on the fog lights. This indicator will also come on automatically. High Beam Indicator This indicator comes on the cruise control system by pressing ...LOCK (0) position without turning off if you set the cruise control. Cruise Control Indicator This indicator comes on operating the cruise control. 70 2009 MDX See page 270 for information on when you have inserted a properly coded ignition key. For more information, see page 120. Main Menu...
Owner's Manual
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... 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 Changes the indicator alarm volumes into three levels. 91 92 93 Resets the elapsed time of your current trip. 94 AUTO INTERIOR ILLUMINATION... POSITION SETUP (P.97) MEMORY POSITION LINK AUTO TILT & TELESCOPE STEERING WHEEL ꭧ: Default setting Changes the interior light sensitivity to your liking. 95 98 99 Changes the driver's seat, the steering wheel, and the outside temperature reading above or below its...
... 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 Changes the indicator alarm volumes into three levels. 91 92 93 Resets the elapsed time of your current trip. 94 AUTO INTERIOR ILLUMINATION... POSITION SETUP (P.97) MEMORY POSITION LINK AUTO TILT & TELESCOPE STEERING WHEEL ꭧ: Default setting Changes the interior light sensitivity to your liking. 95 98 99 Changes the driver's seat, the steering wheel, and the outside temperature reading above or below its...
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... KEYLESS LOCK ACKNOWLEDGMENT SECURITY RELOCK TIMER 110 111 113 86 WIPER SETUP (P.113) DEFAULT ALL (P.86) ꭧ: Default setting WIPER ACTION CONTINUED 2009 MDX 85 Set/Cancel all the doors. Changes the timing of when to set after you close the doors and the tailgate. Changes the setting ...of when the headlights come on after you close the driver's door. Changes how long it takes (in seconds) the exterior lights stay on . Changes how long (in seconds) for the doors to relock and the security system to automatically unlock the driver's/all the ...
... KEYLESS LOCK ACKNOWLEDGMENT SECURITY RELOCK TIMER 110 111 113 86 WIPER SETUP (P.113) DEFAULT ALL (P.86) ꭧ: Default setting WIPER ACTION CONTINUED 2009 MDX 85 Set/Cancel all the doors. Changes the timing of when to set after you close the doors and the tailgate. Changes the setting ...of when the headlights come on after you close the driver's door. Changes how long it takes (in seconds) the exterior lights stay on . Changes how long (in seconds) for the doors to relock and the security system to automatically unlock the driver's/all the ...
Owner's Manual
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... SETTING, then press the SEL/ RESET button. Main Menu Table Of Contents Multi-Information Display Customize Settings You can customize: ● METER SETUP POSITION SETUP LIGHTING SETUP DOOR/WINDOW SETUP WIPER SETUP When you want to customize, then press the SEL/RESET button to enter your preference. Instruments and Controls ●...
... SETTING, then press the SEL/ RESET button. Main Menu Table Of Contents Multi-Information Display Customize Settings You can customize: ● METER SETUP POSITION SETUP LIGHTING SETUP DOOR/WINDOW SETUP WIPER SETUP When you want to customize, then press the SEL/RESET button to enter your preference. Instruments and Controls ●...
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Main Menu Table Of Contents Multi-Information Display METER SETUP see page 89 POSITION SETUP see page 97 Select ''EXIT'' LIGHTING SETUP see page 100 Select ''DEFAULT ALL'' Select ''CANCEL'' DOOR/WINDOW SETUP see page 105 WIPER SETUP see page 113 SEL/RESET BUTTON INFO (▲/▼) BUTTON 88 2009 MDX
Main Menu Table Of Contents Multi-Information Display METER SETUP see page 89 POSITION SETUP see page 97 Select ''EXIT'' LIGHTING SETUP see page 100 Select ''DEFAULT ALL'' Select ''CANCEL'' DOOR/WINDOW SETUP see page 105 WIPER SETUP see page 113 SEL/RESET BUTTON INFO (▲/▼) BUTTON 88 2009 MDX
Owner's Manual
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... as possible, select MIN. Instruments and Controls When your selection is turned on, the interior lights gradually dim, as the outside light level the lights start to dim. To disable the auto interior illumination function, select OFF. CONTINUED 2009 MDX 95 You can choose this customize item from ''METER SETUP'' by pressing the INFO (▲... ''ELAPSED TIME RESET'' and repeat the procedure again. Choose HIGH, MID, or LOW for the auto interior illumination settings. You can customize at which outside light level gets low.
... as possible, select MIN. Instruments and Controls When your selection is turned on, the interior lights gradually dim, as the outside light level the lights start to dim. To disable the auto interior illumination function, select OFF. CONTINUED 2009 MDX 95 You can choose this customize item from ''METER SETUP'' by pressing the INFO (▲... ''ELAPSED TIME RESET'' and repeat the procedure again. Choose HIGH, MID, or LOW for the auto interior illumination settings. You can customize at which outside light level gets low.
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SEL/RESET BUTTON INFO (▲or▼) BUTTON 100 2009 MDX Each time you want to customize, then press the SEL/RESET button to enter the customize mode. Press the INFO (▲/▼) button until you ... screen changes as shown in the illustration. 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 selection.
SEL/RESET BUTTON INFO (▲or▼) BUTTON 100 2009 MDX Each time you want to customize, then press the SEL/RESET button to enter the customize mode. Press the INFO (▲/▼) button until you ... screen changes as shown in the illustration. 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 selection.
Owner's Manual
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...can choose this customize item from ''LIGHTING SETUP'' by pressing the SEL/RESET button. When your selection by pressing the INFO (▲/▼) button repeatedly. Press the SEL/RESET button to the customize item screen. CONTINUED 2009 MDX 101 Main Menu Table Of Contents ...Multi-Information Display Interior Light Dimming Time Instruments and Controls The interior lights fade out when you close all doors and tailgate. Select the desired ...
...can choose this customize item from ''LIGHTING SETUP'' by pressing the SEL/RESET button. When your selection by pressing the INFO (▲/▼) button repeatedly. Press the SEL/RESET button to the customize item screen. CONTINUED 2009 MDX 101 Main Menu Table Of Contents ...Multi-Information Display Interior Light Dimming Time Instruments and Controls The interior lights fade out when you close all doors and tailgate. Select the desired ...
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... 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 SETUP'' by pressing the SEL/RESET button. 102 2009 MDX Select the desired setting by pressing the INFO (▲/▼) button, then...
... 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 SETUP'' by pressing the SEL/RESET button. 102 2009 MDX Select the desired setting by pressing the INFO (▲/▼) button, then...
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You can select the auto light sensitivity from ''LIGHTING SETUP'' by pressing the INFO (▲/▼) button repeatedly. Instruments and Controls CONTINUED 2009 MDX 103 You can choose this customize item from the following five levels: MAX - The headlights come on when it is ...and then goes back to ''HEADLIGHT AUTO OFF TIMER'' and repeat the procedure again. Main Menu Table Of Contents Multi-Information Display Auto Light Sensitivity The headlights automatically come on when it is somewhat bright. LOW - The headlights come on when the headlight switch is in...
You can select the auto light sensitivity from ''LIGHTING SETUP'' by pressing the INFO (▲/▼) button repeatedly. Instruments and Controls CONTINUED 2009 MDX 103 You can choose this customize item from the following five levels: MAX - The headlights come on when it is ...and then goes back to ''HEADLIGHT AUTO OFF TIMER'' and repeat the procedure again. Main Menu Table Of Contents Multi-Information Display Auto Light Sensitivity The headlights automatically come on when it is somewhat bright. LOW - The headlights come on when the headlight switch is in...
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Main Menu Table Of Contents Multi-Information Display Press the SEL/RESET button to ''AUTO LIGHT SENSITIVITY'' and repeat the procedure again. 104 2009 MDX If the ''SETTING INCOMPLETE'' message appears, go back to see the selections. When your selection by pressing the INFO (▲/▼) button, then enter your selection is successfully completed, the display changes as shown above, and then goes back to the customize item screen. Select the desired setting by pressing the SEL/RESET button.
Main Menu Table Of Contents Multi-Information Display Press the SEL/RESET button to ''AUTO LIGHT SENSITIVITY'' and repeat the procedure again. 104 2009 MDX If the ''SETTING INCOMPLETE'' message appears, go back to see the selections. When your selection by pressing the INFO (▲/▼) button, then enter your selection is successfully completed, the display changes as shown above, and then goes back to the customize item screen. Select the desired setting by pressing the SEL/RESET button.
Owner's Manual
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Press the SEL/RESET button to sound. You can customize the exterior lights not to flash and the beeper not to see page 269). You can choose this customize item from ''DOOR/WINDOW SETUP'' by pressing the SEL/ RESET button. 110 2009 MDX Select ON or OFF by pressing the INFO (▲/▼) button...
Press the SEL/RESET button to sound. You can customize the exterior lights not to flash and the beeper not to see page 269). You can choose this customize item from ''DOOR/WINDOW SETUP'' by pressing the SEL/ RESET button. 110 2009 MDX Select ON or OFF by pressing the INFO (▲/▼) button...
Owner's Manual
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Main Menu Table Of Contents Controls Near the Steering Wheel HEADLIGHT/TURN 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 ... (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
Main Menu Table Of Contents Controls Near the Steering Wheel HEADLIGHT/TURN 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 ... (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
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...you turn . When the wiper control lever position is LO or HI, the rear wiper operates continuously. High beams 7. Fog lights off 9. Fog lights on Turn Signal and Headlights Turn Signal - Push down on the lever, and hold it is INT, the rear wiper...beams 8. Rotate the switch counterclockwise to the position turns on the parking lights, taillights, instrument panel lights, side-marker lights, and rear license plate lights. When it . When you open the driver's door. 118 2009 MDX If you leave the lights on 6. Main Menu Table Of Contents Windshield Wipers and Washers, Turn...
...you turn . When the wiper control lever position is LO or HI, the rear wiper operates continuously. High beams 7. Fog lights off 9. Fog lights on Turn Signal and Headlights Turn Signal - Push down on the lever, and hold it is INT, the rear wiper...beams 8. Rotate the switch counterclockwise to the position turns on the parking lights, taillights, instrument panel lights, side-marker lights, and rear license plate lights. When it . When you open the driver's door. 118 2009 MDX If you leave the lights on 6. Main Menu Table Of Contents Windshield Wipers and Washers, Turn...
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...dark areas such as you turn off automatically when the system senses high ambient light. The lights will turn the light switch to AUTO at any time. They will come on (see page 103. Instruments and Controls CONTINUED 2009 MDX 119 High Beams - To switch from low beams to low beams.... To flash the high beams, pull the lever back lightly, then release it senses low ambient light. The blue high beam indicator will not be driving the...
...dark areas such as you turn off automatically when the system senses high ambient light. The lights will turn the light switch to AUTO at any time. They will come on (see page 103. Instruments and Controls CONTINUED 2009 MDX 119 High Beams - To switch from low beams to low beams.... To flash the high beams, pull the lever back lightly, then release it senses low ambient light. The blue high beam indicator will not be driving the...
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...ignition switch to the headlight switch. When the headlights are on, the daytime running lights come on when you can use the fog lights when the headlights turn off. They remain on it. 120 2009 MDX They will go off when the headlights turn on automatically. You can also use the... fog lights only when the headlights are off. Main Menu Table Of Contents Turn Signal and Headlights LIGHT SENSOR Fog Lights Turn the fog lights on and off by a sensor...
...ignition switch to the headlight switch. When the headlights are on, the daytime running lights come on when you can use the fog lights when the headlights turn off. They remain on it. 120 2009 MDX They will go off when the headlights turn on automatically. You can also use the... fog lights only when the headlights are off. Main Menu Table Of Contents Turn Signal and Headlights LIGHT SENSOR Fog Lights Turn the fog lights on and off by a sensor...
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...Of Contents Turn Signal and Headlights If you see page 102. When the multi-information display shows a ''DRL OFF'' message, the daytime running light system. To change the ''HEADLIGHT AUTO OFF TIMER'' setting, see a ''CHECK DRL SYSTEM'' message on the multi-information display, there is... in the ''AUTO'' position). Instruments and Controls 2009 MDX 121 With the driver's door open, you unlock or open it checked. The automatic lighting off feature activates if you leave the headlight switch in the or position or if the...
...Of Contents Turn Signal and Headlights If you see page 102. When the multi-information display shows a ''DRL OFF'' message, the daytime running light system. To change the ''HEADLIGHT AUTO OFF TIMER'' setting, see a ''CHECK DRL SYSTEM'' message on the multi-information display, there is... in the ''AUTO'' position). Instruments and Controls 2009 MDX 121 With the driver's door open, you unlock or open it checked. The automatic lighting off feature activates if you leave the headlight switch in the or position or if the...