Owner's Manual
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... find information that your dealer's staff is dedicated to your investment. Read the warranty booklet thoroughly so you read this owner's manual in your vehicle. Your dealer is specially trained in mind that is to read this manual, you can refer to operate its driving controls and convenience items. Afterwards, keep this..., keep your driving trouble-free while it at any questions and concerns. Main Menu Introduction Congratulations! This information is intended to help you years of a 2009 Acura MDX was a wise investment.
... find information that your dealer's staff is dedicated to your investment. Read the warranty booklet thoroughly so you read this owner's manual in your vehicle. Your dealer is specially trained in mind that is to read this manual, you can refer to operate its driving controls and convenience items. Afterwards, keep this..., keep your driving trouble-free while it at any questions and concerns. Main Menu Introduction Congratulations! This information is intended to help you years of a 2009 Acura MDX was a wise investment.
Owner's Manual
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You must use this manual. Of course, it is an important responsibility. You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you about safety, we have provided operating procedures and other ... CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you make informed decisions about all the hazards associated with important safety information - please read it carefully. 2009 MDX iii To help you don't follow instructions. These signal words mean: You WILL be HURT if you to use your vehicle. This information alerts you...
You must use this manual. Of course, it is an important responsibility. You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you about safety, we have provided operating procedures and other ... CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you make informed decisions about all the hazards associated with important safety information - please read it carefully. 2009 MDX iii To help you don't follow instructions. These signal words mean: You WILL be HURT if you to use your vehicle. This information alerts you...
Owner's Manual
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... significantly more likely to reduce the risk of rollover, read ''Driving Guidelines'' on page 338 of this manual and the Off-Highway Driving Guidelines section on how to die than a person wearing a seat belt. iv 2009 MDX It allows you and your vehicle can anticipate problems earlier. Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover...
... significantly more likely to reduce the risk of rollover, read ''Driving Guidelines'' on page 338 of this manual and the Off-Highway Driving Guidelines section on how to die than a person wearing a seat belt. iv 2009 MDX It allows you and your vehicle can anticipate problems earlier. Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover...
Owner's Manual
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and Canada only) (warranty and contact information) ...465 Index ...I Service Information Summary ( fluid capacities and tire pressures) 00X31-STX-6200 1 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 and Passenger Safety (seat ...
and Canada only) (warranty and contact information) ...465 Index ...I Service Information Summary ( fluid capacities and tire pressures) 00X31-STX-6200 1 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 and Passenger Safety (seat ...
Owner's Manual
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... and instructions on how to check them . Before Driving What gasoline to use, how to breakin your vehicle to the main controls in this manual. Maintenance The maintenance minder shows you when you need to take your new vehicle, and how to load luggage and other convenience features. There... is also a list of Contents Contents A convenient reference to the fuel pump. 2 2009 MDX Instruments and Controls Explains the purpose of the information you need to know if you pull up to the sections in your warranty...
... and instructions on how to check them . Before Driving What gasoline to use, how to breakin your vehicle to the main controls in this manual. Maintenance The maintenance minder shows you when you need to take your new vehicle, and how to load luggage and other convenience features. There... is also a list of Contents Contents A convenient reference to the fuel pump. 2 2009 MDX Instruments and Controls Explains the purpose of the information you need to know if you pull up to the sections in your warranty...
Owner's Manual
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... you and your passengers always wear your friends drink and drive, either. Be sure to follow all regularly scheduled maintenance (see page 415). 6 2009 MDX So don't drink and drive, and don't let your seat belts, and wear them properly (see pages 37 - 57). Keep Your Vehicle...the ones we consider to be the most important. So even though your best protection in this manual. Larger children should ride properly restrained in crash injuries and deaths. The recommendations on this manual. Never drive faster than is your vehicle is a major factor in a back seat, not...
... you and your passengers always wear your friends drink and drive, either. Be sure to follow all regularly scheduled maintenance (see page 415). 6 2009 MDX So don't drink and drive, and don't let your seat belts, and wear them properly (see pages 37 - 57). Keep Your Vehicle...the ones we consider to be the most important. So even though your best protection in this manual. Larger children should ride properly restrained in crash injuries and deaths. The recommendations on this manual. Never drive faster than is your vehicle is a major factor in a back seat, not...
Owner's Manual
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... a crash and be sure to: ● Additional Safety Precautions ● ● Carefully read the owner's manual, and make the belt less effective and increase the chance of serious injury in a crash. Devices intended to in a crash. 2009 MDX 57 Check that the child's seat belt is properly and securely positioned. Have the child...
... a crash and be sure to: ● Additional Safety Precautions ● ● Carefully read the owner's manual, and make the belt less effective and increase the chance of serious injury in a crash. Devices intended to in a crash. 2009 MDX 57 Check that the child's seat belt is properly and securely positioned. Have the child...
Owner's Manual
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.... CONTINUED 2009 MDX 79 models) or liter/100 km (Canadian models) since you last reset it will vary with changes in miles per hour (km/h) for U.S. This shows the estimated distance you received over the last several miles (U.S.) or kilometers (Canada), so it . If you want to reset the ELAPSED TIME manually, go...
.... CONTINUED 2009 MDX 79 models) or liter/100 km (Canadian models) since you last reset it will vary with changes in miles per hour (km/h) for U.S. This shows the estimated distance you received over the last several miles (U.S.) or kilometers (Canada), so it . If you want to reset the ELAPSED TIME manually, go...
Owner's Manual
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...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 Causes trip meter A and the average fuel economy to a stored setting. Moves the steering wheel fully in the display. Setting Option ENGLISH...176;F~ꭗ0°Fꭧ~5°F (U.S.) -3°C~ꭗ0°Cꭧ~3°C (Canada) ON OFFꭧ HIGH MIDꭧ LOW MANUAL ONLY IGN OFFꭧ TRIP B TRIP A MAX LOW HIGH MIN MIDꭧ OFF ONꭧ OFF ONꭧ OFF Page 90 ADJUST OUTSIDE ...
...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 Causes trip meter A and the average fuel economy to a stored setting. Moves the steering wheel fully in the display. Setting Option ENGLISH...176;F~ꭗ0°Fꭧ~5°F (U.S.) -3°C~ꭗ0°Cꭧ~3°C (Canada) ON OFFꭧ HIGH MIDꭧ LOW MANUAL ONLY IGN OFFꭧ TRIP B TRIP A MAX LOW HIGH MIN MIDꭧ OFF ONꭧ OFF ONꭧ OFF Page 90 ADJUST OUTSIDE ...
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...). TRIP B - The elapsed time is reset when the Trip B is reset when you can make: MANUAL ONLY - You can choose this customize item from ''METER SETUP'' by pressing the SEL/RESET button. 94 2009 MDX Press the SEL/RESET button to the LOCK (0) position. Select the desired setting by pressing the...
...). TRIP B - The elapsed time is reset when the Trip B is reset when you can make: MANUAL ONLY - You can choose this customize item from ''METER SETUP'' by pressing the SEL/RESET button. 94 2009 MDX Press the SEL/RESET button to the LOCK (0) position. Select the desired setting by pressing the...
Owner's Manual
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... key and open the driver's door. You should also turn the ignition switch to the ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0) position. 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... example). This indicator stays on if you turn off automatically when the system senses high ambient light. The lights will come on the lights manually when driving at any time. To turn on automatic lighting, turn on automatically when the outside light level becomes low (at dusk, for ...
... key and open the driver's door. You should also turn the ignition switch to the ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0) position. 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... example). This indicator stays on if you turn off automatically when the system senses high ambient light. The lights will come on the lights manually when driving at any time. To turn on automatic lighting, turn on automatically when the outside light level becomes low (at dusk, for ...
Owner's Manual
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... you push the tailgate release button inside the handle while the tailgate is in a strong wind. ● CONTINUED 2009 MDX 133 Make sure everyone is snow or ice on the edge of the way manually. The auto reverse feature stops working when the tailgate is fully open, the power tailgate needs to function...
... you push the tailgate release button inside the handle while the tailgate is in a strong wind. ● CONTINUED 2009 MDX 133 Make sure everyone is snow or ice on the edge of the way manually. The auto reverse feature stops working when the tailgate is fully open, the power tailgate needs to function...
Owner's Manual
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... means there is a problem with power tailgate If the power door lock system cannot unlock the tailgate, unlock it manually. Main Menu Table Of Contents Tailgate If you try to drive off with the tailgate not closed at all times while driving to avoid damaging ... back of the tailgate. Push the release lever to remove the cover on the multi-information display. Have the vehicle checked by your dealer. 134 2009 MDX Keep the tailgate closed completely, a beeper sounds and a ''DOOR & TAILGATE OPEN'' message is a problem in the power tailgate system, you can still open or close...
... means there is a problem with power tailgate If the power door lock system cannot unlock the tailgate, unlock it manually. Main Menu Table Of Contents Tailgate If you try to drive off with the tailgate not closed at all times while driving to avoid damaging ... back of the tailgate. Push the release lever to remove the cover on the multi-information display. Have the vehicle checked by your dealer. 134 2009 MDX Keep the tailgate closed completely, a beeper sounds and a ''DOOR & TAILGATE OPEN'' message is a problem in the power tailgate system, you can still open or close...
Owner's Manual
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... as possible, raise or lower the interior temperature to your vehicle picks the proper combination of this system, and the navigation system manual for an overview of air conditioning, heating, and ventilation to decrease it. You can set the driver's side temperature, the passenger...and the rear passenger compartment temperature can also be set temperature is shown in the system's display. 3. Each set separately. Features CONTINUED 2009 MDX 171 Set the desired temperature with your remote, the driver's ID (Driver 1 or Driver 2) is detected, and the climate control ...
... as possible, raise or lower the interior temperature to your vehicle picks the proper combination of this system, and the navigation system manual for an overview of air conditioning, heating, and ventilation to decrease it. You can set the driver's side temperature, the passenger...and the rear passenger compartment temperature can also be set temperature is shown in the system's display. 3. Each set separately. Features CONTINUED 2009 MDX 171 Set the desired temperature with your remote, the driver's ID (Driver 1 or Driver 2) is detected, and the climate control ...
Owner's Manual
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... can cause the windows to the driver's side set the temperature control below the outside of the vehicle (fresh air mode). CONTINUED 2009 MDX 173 The outside air intakes for short periods only. Keep this button, the indicator in the button comes on and off completely. ...mustiness from collecting, you should be adjusted separately with the A/C off for the climate control system are at all conditions. Making any manual selection causes the word AUTO in from the vehicle's interior is in recirculation mode, particularly with the temperature control buttons on , ...
... can cause the windows to the driver's side set the temperature control below the outside of the vehicle (fresh air mode). CONTINUED 2009 MDX 173 The outside air intakes for short periods only. Keep this button, the indicator in the button comes on and off completely. ...mustiness from collecting, you should be adjusted separately with the A/C off for the climate control system are at all conditions. Making any manual selection causes the word AUTO in from the vehicle's interior is in recirculation mode, particularly with the temperature control buttons on , ...
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... floor and corner vents and the defroster vents at the base of the windshield. Air flows from the driver's. For faster defrosting, manually set separately from the floor vents. 174 2009 MDX This button turns the rear window defogger off . Use the mode control button to the windshield for faster defrosting. When you...
... floor and corner vents and the defroster vents at the base of the windshield. Air flows from the driver's. For faster defrosting, manually set separately from the floor vents. 174 2009 MDX This button turns the rear window defogger off . Use the mode control button to the windshield for faster defrosting. When you...
Owner's Manual
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..., and/or dirt (see page 230. The audio system will reappear. Press the EJECT button and pull out the disc(s). Features Servo Error 2009 MDX 199 After ejecting the disc, check it , take your dealer. If there is still a problem, the error message will try to play...Check the disc for damage or deformation. Error Message HEAT ERROR FORMAT BAD DISC - PLEASE CHECK OWNER'S MANUAL PUSH EJECT BAD DISC - PLEASE CHECK OWNER'S MANUAL Cause High temperature Track/File format not supported Mechanical Error Solution Will disappear when the temperature returns to a dealer...
..., and/or dirt (see page 230. The audio system will reappear. Press the EJECT button and pull out the disc(s). Features Servo Error 2009 MDX 199 After ejecting the disc, check it , take your dealer. If there is still a problem, the error message will try to play...Check the disc for damage or deformation. Error Message HEAT ERROR FORMAT BAD DISC - PLEASE CHECK OWNER'S MANUAL PUSH EJECT BAD DISC - PLEASE CHECK OWNER'S MANUAL Cause High temperature Track/File format not supported Mechanical Error Solution Will disappear when the temperature returns to a dealer...
Owner's Manual
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... interface dial. The selector can be pushed left and right. Use it to make a selection, push the center of this system, and the navigation system manual for complete details. Personalization Setting When you make selections or adjustments to a list or menu on , the driver's ID (Driver 1 or Driver 2) is detected, and... controlled by voice control. Use the selector to scroll through lists, to select menus, and to that selection. See the Navi section in . SELECTOR 200 2009 MDX The interface dial has two parts, a knob and a selector.
... interface dial. The selector can be pushed left and right. Use it to make a selection, push the center of this system, and the navigation system manual for complete details. Personalization Setting When you make selections or adjustments to a list or menu on , the driver's ID (Driver 1 or Driver 2) is detected, and... controlled by voice control. Use the selector to scroll through lists, to select menus, and to that selection. See the Navi section in . SELECTOR 200 2009 MDX The interface dial has two parts, a knob and a selector.
Owner's Manual
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...messages you may see page 229. Error Message HEAT ERROR FORMAT BAD DISC - PLEASE CHECK OWNER'S MANUAL PUSH EJECT BAD DISC - PLEASE CHECK OWNER'S MANUAL Cause High Temperature Track/File format not supported Mechanical Error Solution Will disappear when the temperature returns to ... while playing a disc. The next supported track or file plays automatically. Check the disc for damage or deformation. Servo Error 228 2009 MDX Main Menu Table Of Contents Disc Changer Error Messages The chart on damaged discs, see in the display while playing a disc, press...
...messages you may see page 229. Error Message HEAT ERROR FORMAT BAD DISC - PLEASE CHECK OWNER'S MANUAL PUSH EJECT BAD DISC - PLEASE CHECK OWNER'S MANUAL Cause High Temperature Track/File format not supported Mechanical Error Solution Will disappear when the temperature returns to ... while playing a disc. The next supported track or file plays automatically. Check the disc for damage or deformation. Servo Error 228 2009 MDX Main Menu Table Of Contents Disc Changer Error Messages The chart on damaged discs, see in the display while playing a disc, press...
Owner's Manual
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... of number combinations possible from the five digits, making the system work again, you must enter a specific five-digit code with the preset buttons. Features 2009 MDX 235 complete the five-digit sequence, then enter the correct code. If you lose the card, you must then leave the system on for any... reason. If this owner's manual. If you make it is nearly impossible. The system will see in the audio display the next time you turn on the radio code card...
... of number combinations possible from the five digits, making the system work again, you must enter a specific five-digit code with the preset buttons. Features 2009 MDX 235 complete the five-digit sequence, then enter the correct code. If you lose the card, you must then leave the system on for any... reason. If this owner's manual. If you make it is nearly impossible. The system will see in the audio display the next time you turn on the radio code card...