Owner's Manual
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... you read this manual. In it, you can refer to operate its driving controls and convenience items. Afterwards, keep your vehicle needs maintenance, keep in mind that is preceded by a symbol. One of the best ways to enhance the enjoyment of your new vehicle is ... is specially trained in the instrument panel helps to keep this manual, you will give you understand the coverages and are aware of a 2009 Acura MDX was a wise investment. As you avoid damage to answer any time. Main Menu Introduction Congratulations! It will find information that your dealer's...
... you read this manual. In it, you can refer to operate its driving controls and convenience items. Afterwards, keep your vehicle needs maintenance, keep in mind that is preceded by a symbol. One of the best ways to enhance the enjoyment of your new vehicle is ... is specially trained in the instrument panel helps to keep this manual, you will give you understand the coverages and are aware of a 2009 Acura MDX was a wise investment. As you avoid damage to answer any time. Main Menu Introduction Congratulations! It will find information that your dealer's...
Owner's Manual
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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 a Glance (main controls) ...3 Driver...wheel,security,cruise control,and other convenience items) ...169 Before Driving (fuel, vehicle break- in, and cargo loading) ...321 Driving (engine and transmission operation) ...337 Maintenance (minder, fluid checking, minor services, and vehicle storage)...381 Taking Care of the Unexpected (flat tire, dead battery, overheating, and fuses) ...423 Technical Information (vehicle...
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 a Glance (main controls) ...3 Driver...wheel,security,cruise control,and other convenience items) ...169 Before Driving (fuel, vehicle break- in, and cargo loading) ...321 Driving (engine and transmission operation) ...337 Maintenance (minder, fluid checking, minor services, and vehicle storage)...381 Taking Care of the Unexpected (flat tire, dead battery, overheating, and fuses) ...423 Technical Information (vehicle...
Owner's Manual
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...Unexpected This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and details how to handle them . Refer to your warranty manual for maintenance service. Instruments and Controls Explains the purpose of each instrument panel indicator and gauge, and how to use , how to ... and how to load luggage and other convenience features. plus what you need when you pull up to the fuel pump. 2 2009 MDX Maintenance The maintenance minder shows you when you 're planning to tow a trailer. Technical Information ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information. Warranty...
...Unexpected This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and details how to handle them . Refer to your warranty manual for maintenance service. Instruments and Controls Explains the purpose of each instrument panel indicator and gauge, and how to use , how to ... and how to load luggage and other convenience features. plus what you need when you pull up to the fuel pump. 2 2009 MDX Maintenance The maintenance minder shows you when you 're planning to tow a trailer. Technical Information ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information. Warranty...
Owner's Manual
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... Precautions ...19 Additional Information About Your Seat Belts ...20 Seat Belt System Components ...20 Lap/Shoulder Belt ...21 Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ...22 Seat Belt Maintenance ...23 Additional Information About Your Airbags ...24 Airbag System Components ...24 How Your Front Airbags Work ...27 How Your Side Airbags Work ...30 How Your... to properly restrain infants and children in Front ...56 Additional Safety Precautions ...57 Carbon Monoxide Hazard ...58 Safety Labels ...59 Driver and Passenger Saf ety 2009 MDX 5 It explains how your passengers.
... Precautions ...19 Additional Information About Your Seat Belts ...20 Seat Belt System Components ...20 Lap/Shoulder Belt ...21 Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ...22 Seat Belt Maintenance ...23 Additional Information About Your Airbags ...24 Airbag System Components ...24 How Your Front Airbags Work ...27 How Your Side Airbags Work ...30 How Your... to properly restrain infants and children in Front ...56 Additional Safety Precautions ...57 Carbon Monoxide Hazard ...58 Safety Labels ...59 Driver and Passenger Saf ety 2009 MDX 5 It explains how your passengers.
Owner's Manual
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... friends drink and drive, either. So don't drink and drive, and don't let your tire pressures and condition frequently, and perform all regularly scheduled maintenance (see page 415). 6 2009 MDX Keep Your Vehicle in this manual. So even though your vehicle is a major factor in a back seat, not the front seat. To reduce...
... friends drink and drive, either. So don't drink and drive, and don't let your tire pressures and condition frequently, and perform all regularly scheduled maintenance (see page 415). 6 2009 MDX Keep Your Vehicle in this manual. So even though your vehicle is a major factor in a back seat, not the front seat. To reduce...
Owner's Manual
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...seat belts regularly. Any belt that has been worn during a crash may correct the problem (see page 409). Driver and Passenger Saf ety 2009 MDX 23 A belt that is worn during a crash, they must be replaced. The dealer should check the condition of protection in serious injury... for details. Main Menu Table Of Contents Additional Information About Your Seat Belts Seat Belt Maintenance For safety, you should also inspect the anchors for damage and replace them if needed . Acura provides a limited warranty on seat belts. See your seat belts regularly and have any ...
...seat belts regularly. Any belt that has been worn during a crash may correct the problem (see page 409). Driver and Passenger Saf ety 2009 MDX 23 A belt that is worn during a crash, they must be replaced. The dealer should check the condition of protection in serious injury... for details. Main Menu Table Of Contents Additional Information About Your Seat Belts Seat Belt Maintenance For safety, you should also inspect the anchors for damage and replace them if needed . Acura provides a limited warranty on seat belts. See your seat belts regularly and have any ...
Owner's Manual
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...belts and their anchors worn during a crash to liquid. The SRS indicator alerts you can prevent the side airbag cutoff system from working properly. CONTINUED 2009 MDX 35 Any seat belt tensioner that has deployed must also be done by yourself. This must have your vehicle serviced if: ● ● ... Precautions ● An airbag ever inflates. Main Menu Table Of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags Airbag Service Your airbag systems are virtually maintenance free, and there are operating properly. Together, airbags and seat belts provide the best protection.
...belts and their anchors worn during a crash to liquid. The SRS indicator alerts you can prevent the side airbag cutoff system from working properly. CONTINUED 2009 MDX 35 Any seat belt tensioner that has deployed must also be done by yourself. This must have your vehicle serviced if: ● ● ... Precautions ● An airbag ever inflates. Main Menu Table Of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags Airbag Service Your airbag systems are virtually maintenance free, and there are operating properly. Together, airbags and seat belts provide the best protection.
Owner's Manual
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... (I) position, a ''Goodbye'' message is shown on the display. INFO (▲/▼) BUTTON With the ignition switch in the ON (II) position. Some of the periodic maintenance your vehicle control settings (see page 74). In the multi-information display, the system message is also displayed (see page 80) and you aware of... the messages help you operate your vehicle more comfortably.Others help to keep you can customize your vehicle needs for continued trouble-free driving. CONTINUED 2009 MDX 73
... (I) position, a ''Goodbye'' message is shown on the display. INFO (▲/▼) BUTTON With the ignition switch in the ON (II) position. Some of the periodic maintenance your vehicle control settings (see page 74). In the multi-information display, the system message is also displayed (see page 80) and you aware of... the messages help you operate your vehicle more comfortably.Others help to keep you can customize your vehicle needs for continued trouble-free driving. CONTINUED 2009 MDX 73
Owner's Manual
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CONTINUED 2009 MDX 307 The interface dial has two parts, a knob and a selector. KNOB ENTER The selector can be pushed left and right. Maintenance information to that selection. models only) U.S. Working through lists, to select menus, and to highlight menu items. When you make ... (HFL), and audio system in . It displays and receives several kinds of the selector (ENTER) to go to keep your vehicle and the Acura Server. Use the selector to scroll through the XM radio satellite, AcuraLink works in conjunction with your vehicle. SELECTOR ● ● ● ...
CONTINUED 2009 MDX 307 The interface dial has two parts, a knob and a selector. KNOB ENTER The selector can be pushed left and right. Maintenance information to that selection. models only) U.S. Working through lists, to select menus, and to highlight menu items. When you make ... (HFL), and audio system in . It displays and receives several kinds of the selector (ENTER) to go to keep your vehicle and the Acura Server. Use the selector to scroll through the XM radio satellite, AcuraLink works in conjunction with your vehicle. SELECTOR ● ● ● ...
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... Select the button again to receive. When you select Call, the Bluetooth®HandsFreeLink®(HFL) dials the number for you. 310 2009 MDX Diagnostic Info - Select this button to this button to call a phone number embedded in the message. Message Preferences To set your... your AcuraLink preferences (the types of messages you want to receive, if any), visit the My Acura website at www.owners.acura.com, and choose what you can schedule a maintenance appointment or receive information about the current diagnostic message. In addition, the paired phone must be paired...
... Select the button again to receive. When you select Call, the Bluetooth®HandsFreeLink®(HFL) dials the number for you. 310 2009 MDX Diagnostic Info - Select this button to this button to call a phone number embedded in the message. Message Preferences To set your... your AcuraLink preferences (the types of messages you want to receive, if any), visit the My Acura website at www.owners.acura.com, and choose what you can schedule a maintenance appointment or receive information about the current diagnostic message. In addition, the paired phone must be paired...
Owner's Manual
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...For additional information, call Acura Client Services directly through broadcast messages from other MDX owners, supplement your vehicle. models only) Message Categories There are six message categories in AcuraLink: Quick Tips, Feature Guides, Maintenance Minders, Recalls/Campaigns,...Acura. These messages help you with relevant information for a safe and enjoyable ownership experience. Main Menu ® Table Of Contents AcuraLink (U.S. They provide you to use and understand the features of up to 32 different messages appears each day. Quick Tips Feature Guide 312 2009 MDX...
...For additional information, call Acura Client Services directly through broadcast messages from other MDX owners, supplement your vehicle. models only) Message Categories There are six message categories in AcuraLink: Quick Tips, Feature Guides, Maintenance Minders, Recalls/Campaigns,...Acura. These messages help you with relevant information for a safe and enjoyable ownership experience. Main Menu ® Table Of Contents AcuraLink (U.S. They provide you to use and understand the features of up to 32 different messages appears each day. Quick Tips Feature Guide 312 2009 MDX...
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...vehicle fixed, you to find the nearest dealer. These messages tell you the exact maintenance needed for your dealer for an appointment or to avoid unnecessary maintenance costs. models only) Maintenance Minder You can then use the message options to call your vehicle. You can ...then use the message options to call your vehicle is provided through AcuraLink. If your dealer for an appointment or to fix it. CONTINUED 2009 MDX ...
...vehicle fixed, you to find the nearest dealer. These messages tell you the exact maintenance needed for your dealer for an appointment or to avoid unnecessary maintenance costs. models only) Maintenance Minder You can then use the message options to call your vehicle. You can ...then use the message options to call your vehicle is provided through AcuraLink. If your dealer for an appointment or to fix it. CONTINUED 2009 MDX ...
Owner's Manual
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... it is below the lower mark, see Adding Engine Coolant on page 396 for information about checking other items on page 393. Refer to Owner's Maintenance Checks on page 389 for information on adding the proper coolant. Wipe off before you check the oil. 1. Remove the dipstick again, and check the... and lower marks. Remove the dipstick (orange loop). 2. If it is near or below the MIN line, see Adding Engine Oil on your vehicle. 326 2009 MDX
... it is below the lower mark, see Adding Engine Coolant on page 396 for information about checking other items on page 393. Refer to Owner's Maintenance Checks on page 389 for information on adding the proper coolant. Wipe off before you check the oil. 1. Remove the dipstick again, and check the... and lower marks. Remove the dipstick (orange loop). 2. If it is near or below the MIN line, see Adding Engine Oil on your vehicle. 326 2009 MDX
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... abrupt cornering, and hard braking increase fuel consumption. 328 2009 MDX Avoid excessive idling - Idling results in stop-and-go traffic Cold engine operation (engines are also big contributors to the maintenance messages displayed on the information display (see page 393)....vehicle's fuel economy: ● ● Use the recommended viscosity motor oil, displaying the API Certification Seal (see Owner's Maintenance Checks on the engine, increasing fuel consumption. Frequent cleaning helps your fuel economy. ● Aggressive driving (hard acceleration and braking...
... abrupt cornering, and hard braking increase fuel consumption. 328 2009 MDX Avoid excessive idling - Idling results in stop-and-go traffic Cold engine operation (engines are also big contributors to the maintenance messages displayed on the information display (see page 393)....vehicle's fuel economy: ● ● Use the recommended viscosity motor oil, displaying the API Certification Seal (see Owner's Maintenance Checks on the engine, increasing fuel consumption. Frequent cleaning helps your fuel economy. ● Aggressive driving (hard acceleration and braking...
Owner's Manual
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.... Because your vehicle has a high center of the tires and the tire pressures. If you have limits (driving skill and comfort). CONTINUED 2009 MDX 379 Do not ''pump'' the brakes; Find another route. After you return to the pavement, carefully inspect your vehicle to make driving it...Out Your Vehicle Before you leave the pavement, be able to restart your engine. Driving on the slope, don't do all scheduled maintenance and service, and inspect your vehicle for you. Driving off-highway can 't clearly see all surfaces, accelerate slowly and gradually build up the...
.... Because your vehicle has a high center of the tires and the tire pressures. If you have limits (driving skill and comfort). CONTINUED 2009 MDX 379 Do not ''pump'' the brakes; Find another route. After you return to the pavement, carefully inspect your vehicle to make driving it...Out Your Vehicle Before you leave the pavement, be able to restart your engine. Driving on the slope, don't do all scheduled maintenance and service, and inspect your vehicle for you. Driving off-highway can 't clearly see all surfaces, accelerate slowly and gradually build up the...
Owner's Manual
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If you have the skills and tools to perform more complex maintenance tasks on your dealer. Maintenance Safety ...Maintenance Minder ...Fluid Locations ...Engine Compartment Cover...Adding Engine Oil ...Changing the Engine Oil and Filter ...Engine Coolant ...Windshield Washers ...Automatic ... 401 402 402 403 409 409 410 411 415 421 422 Maintenance 2009 MDX 381 This section also includes instructions on how to read the maintenance minder messages on how to follow basic maintenance safety precautions. Main Menu Maintenance This section explains why it is important to keep your vehicle ...
If you have the skills and tools to perform more complex maintenance tasks on your dealer. Maintenance Safety ...Maintenance Minder ...Fluid Locations ...Engine Compartment Cover...Adding Engine Oil ...Changing the Engine Oil and Filter ...Engine Coolant ...Windshield Washers ...Automatic ... 401 402 402 403 409 409 410 411 415 421 422 Maintenance 2009 MDX 381 This section also includes instructions on how to read the maintenance minder messages on how to follow basic maintenance safety precautions. Main Menu Maintenance This section explains why it is important to keep your vehicle ...
Owner's Manual
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.... Do not run the engine unless instructed to properly follow the inspection and maintenance recommendations and schedules in this section should perform a given task. ● ● 382 2009 MDX Always follow maintenance instructions and precautions can cause you can arise in performing maintenance. Potential Vehicle Hazards Carbon Monoxide poison from moving parts. Main Menu Table...
.... Do not run the engine unless instructed to properly follow the inspection and maintenance recommendations and schedules in this section should perform a given task. ● ● 382 2009 MDX Always follow maintenance instructions and precautions can cause you can arise in performing maintenance. Potential Vehicle Hazards Carbon Monoxide poison from moving parts. Main Menu Table...
Owner's Manual
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The remaining engine oil life is the maintenance minder. Make sure the display shows blank, SH-AWD and tire pressure, and then press the SEL/ RESET button on the steering wheel repeatedly until ...% 30% - 21% 30% 20% - 16% 20% 15% - 11% 15% 10% - 6% 10% 5% - 1% 5% 0% 0% Maintenance 2009 MDX 383 The system also displays the code for other scheduled maintenance items needing service. Main Menu Table Of Contents Maintenance Minder One of the most convenient and important features of the multiinformation display on your vehicle...
The remaining engine oil life is the maintenance minder. Make sure the display shows blank, SH-AWD and tire pressure, and then press the SEL/ RESET button on the steering wheel repeatedly until ...% 30% - 21% 30% 20% - 16% 20% 15% - 11% 15% 10% - 6% 10% 5% - 1% 5% 0% 0% Maintenance 2009 MDX 383 The system also displays the code for other scheduled maintenance items needing service. Main Menu Table Of Contents Maintenance Minder One of the most convenient and important features of the multiinformation display on your vehicle...
Owner's Manual
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...the lower part of the oil change. The message ''SERVICE'', along with the maintenance schedule code indicating the main and sub items required at the time of the ...15 to select the engine oil life. Refer to page 390 for a complete list of the maintenance main items and sub items. When the remaining oil life is 1 to 5 percent, the multi...-information display shows a ''SERVICE DUE NOW'' message with the same maintenance items ''SERVICE DUE SOON'' was displayed with ''5%'', and the maintenance item code are displayed on the steering wheel repeatedly to 6 percent, the ...
...the lower part of the oil change. The message ''SERVICE'', along with the maintenance schedule code indicating the main and sub items required at the time of the ...15 to select the engine oil life. Refer to page 390 for a complete list of the maintenance main items and sub items. When the remaining oil life is 1 to 5 percent, the multi...-information display shows a ''SERVICE DUE NOW'' message with the same maintenance items ''SERVICE DUE SOON'' was displayed with ''5%'', and the maintenance item code are displayed on the steering wheel repeatedly to 6 percent, the ...
Owner's Manual
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If the indicated maintenance service is 0-1%. Maintenance CONTINUED 2009 MDX 385 models) or 10 km (for U.S. Press the ▼ or ▲ button to reset the oil life minder as previously described. Main Menu Table Of Contents Maintenance Minder These messages will come on the steering wheel is pressed. The message will show the message ''SERVICE...
If the indicated maintenance service is 0-1%. Maintenance CONTINUED 2009 MDX 385 models) or 10 km (for U.S. Press the ▼ or ▲ button to reset the oil life minder as previously described. Main Menu Table Of Contents Maintenance Minder These messages will come on the steering wheel is pressed. The message will show the message ''SERVICE...