Owner's Manual
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... reduce your ability to respond to follow all regularly scheduled maintenance (see page 15). Be sure to changing conditions, and your reaction time gets worse with airbags, make sure you and your passengers always wear your friends drink and drive, either. Keep Your Vehicle in...Infants and small children should be the most important. So don't drink and drive, and don't let your seat belts, and wear them properly (see page 415). 6 2009 MDX So even though your vehicle is your tire pressures and condition frequently, and perform all instructions and warnings in a child...
... reduce your ability to respond to follow all regularly scheduled maintenance (see page 15). Be sure to changing conditions, and your reaction time gets worse with airbags, make sure you and your passengers always wear your friends drink and drive, either. Keep Your Vehicle in...Infants and small children should be the most important. So don't drink and drive, and don't let your seat belts, and wear them properly (see page 415). 6 2009 MDX So even though your vehicle is your tire pressures and condition frequently, and perform all instructions and warnings in a child...
Owner's Manual
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This will reduce the risk of injuries to always wear a seat belt, and keep the lap part of the vehicle. If you are pregnant, the...'s okay for Pregnant Women When driving, remember to sit upright and adjust the seat as far back as possible. Each time you have a checkup, ask your unborn child that can be caused by a crash or an inflating front airbag. When... passenger, adjust the seat as far back as possible while allowing full control of the belt as low as possible across the hips. 18 2009 MDX Main Menu Table Of Contents Protecting Adults and Teens Advice for you to drive.
This will reduce the risk of injuries to always wear a seat belt, and keep the lap part of the vehicle. If you are pregnant, the...'s okay for Pregnant Women When driving, remember to sit upright and adjust the seat as far back as possible. Each time you have a checkup, ask your unborn child that can be caused by a crash or an inflating front airbag. When... passenger, adjust the seat as far back as possible while allowing full control of the belt as low as possible across the hips. 18 2009 MDX Main Menu Table Of Contents Protecting Adults and Teens Advice for you to drive.
Owner's Manual
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CONTINUED 2009 MDX 27 Only the driver's airbag can happen if the severity of a collision is high enough, the control...sensors will provide sufficient protection, and the supplemental protection offered by the airbag would be minimal. In such cases, the seat belt will detect the vehicle's rapid deceleration. Main Menu Table Of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags How Your Front Airbags Work ... whether or not the airbags will instantly inflate the driver's and front passenger's airbags, at the time and with the driver's visibility, or the ability to deploy.
CONTINUED 2009 MDX 27 Only the driver's airbag can happen if the severity of a collision is high enough, the control...sensors will provide sufficient protection, and the supplemental protection offered by the airbag would be minimal. In such cases, the seat belt will detect the vehicle's rapid deceleration. Main Menu Table Of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags How Your Front Airbags Work ... whether or not the airbags will instantly inflate the driver's and front passenger's airbags, at the time and with the driver's visibility, or the ability to deploy.
Owner's Manual
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...ignite a split second later. Dual-Stage Airbags Dual-Threshold Airbags Your front airbags are also dualthreshold airbags. This provides longer airbag inflation time with this occurs, get out of a second, so fast that most occupants are not aware that the airbags deployed until they ... inflate at a slightly lower threshold, because the occupant would be needed to supplement the protection provided by the seat belt. 28 2009 MDX If the occupant's belt is wearing a seat belt or not. After a crash, you may experience some temporary discomfort. This means they see what looks like smoke....
...ignite a split second later. Dual-Stage Airbags Dual-Threshold Airbags Your front airbags are also dualthreshold airbags. This provides longer airbag inflation time with this occurs, get out of a second, so fast that most occupants are not aware that the airbags deployed until they ... inflate at a slightly lower threshold, because the occupant would be needed to supplement the protection provided by the seat belt. 28 2009 MDX If the occupant's belt is wearing a seat belt or not. After a crash, you may experience some temporary discomfort. This means they see what looks like smoke....
Owner's Manual
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...see page 66). If the indicator comes on or flashes on the multiinformation display (see page 81). 2009 MDX 33 It does not mean there is working properly. If the indicator comes on at all, you ...as possible if the SRS indicator alerts you the system is a problem with your airbags or seat belt tensioners. If the SRS indicator does not come on briefly and then go out (see a ''PASSENGER...airbags. For example: ● If you see page 81). Have the system checked (see any other time, or does not come on, stays on, or comes on briefly then goes off . Have your vehicle...
...see page 66). If the indicator comes on or flashes on the multiinformation display (see page 81). 2009 MDX 33 It does not mean there is working properly. If the indicator comes on at all, you ...as possible if the SRS indicator alerts you the system is a problem with your airbags or seat belt tensioners. If the SRS indicator does not come on briefly and then go out (see a ''PASSENGER...airbags. For example: ● If you see page 81). Have the system checked (see any other time, or does not come on, stays on, or comes on briefly then goes off . Have your vehicle...
Owner's Manual
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... row seats. You can install up to three child seats at a time. CONTINUED 2009 MDX 47 MARKS Using the Outer LATCH Driver and Passenger Saf ety LOWER ANCHORS When you install a child seat in rear seating position, use with LATCH. Move the seat belt buckle or tongue away from the lower anchors. 2. Main Menu... objects near the anchors that could prevent a secure connection between the child seat and the anchors. Make sure there are to a single lower anchor at a time with LATCH.
... row seats. You can install up to three child seats at a time. CONTINUED 2009 MDX 47 MARKS Using the Outer LATCH Driver and Passenger Saf ety LOWER ANCHORS When you install a child seat in rear seating position, use with LATCH. Move the seat belt buckle or tongue away from the lower anchors. 2. Main Menu... objects near the anchors that could prevent a secure connection between the child seat and the anchors. Make sure there are to a single lower anchor at a time with LATCH.
Owner's Manual
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... If this happens, take the vehicle to your side airbags, passenger's side airbag automatic cutoff system, side curtain airbags, or automatic seat belt tensioners. U.S. You will also alert you to have it checked. Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Indicator This indicator normally comes on briefly... see page 81). This indicator will also see a ''PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG OFF'' message on at any other time, it comes on the multiinformation display (see page 357. 66 2009 MDX If it indicates that the passenger's side airbag has automatically shut off. You will also see a ''CHECK ...
... If this happens, take the vehicle to your side airbags, passenger's side airbag automatic cutoff system, side curtain airbags, or automatic seat belt tensioners. U.S. You will also alert you to have it checked. Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Indicator This indicator normally comes on briefly... see page 81). This indicator will also see a ''PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG OFF'' message on at any other time, it comes on the multiinformation display (see page 357. 66 2009 MDX If it indicates that the passenger's side airbag has automatically shut off. You will also see a ''CHECK ...
Owner's Manual
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...and let the engine idle until the indicator goes out. Instruments and Controls Continuing to drive with other time, there is too high. For more information, see page 82). You will also see a ''... SH-AWD SYSTEM'' message on the steering wheel (see a ''SH-AWD DIFF TEMP. CONTINUED 2009 MDX 69 If this indicator comes on at any other indicators in the SH-AWD system. Most of... it indicates the differential temperature is a problem in the instrument panel such as the seat belt reminder indicator, SRS indicator, VSA system indicator, etc. You will also see page 73)...
...and let the engine idle until the indicator goes out. Instruments and Controls Continuing to drive with other time, there is too high. For more information, see page 82). You will also see a ''... SH-AWD SYSTEM'' message on the steering wheel (see a ''SH-AWD DIFF TEMP. CONTINUED 2009 MDX 69 If this indicator comes on at any other indicators in the SH-AWD system. Most of... it indicates the differential temperature is a problem in the instrument panel such as the seat belt reminder indicator, SRS indicator, VSA system indicator, etc. You will also see page 73)...
Owner's Manual
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... ...Brake Fluid ...Power Steering Fluid ...Timing Belt ...Lights...Dust and Pollen Filter ...Cleaning the Seat Belts ...Floor Mats ...Wiper Blades ...Tires ...Checking the Battery ...Vehicle Storage ...382 383 391 392 393 394 396 398 399 401 402 402 403 409 409 410 411 415 421 422 Maintenance 2009 MDX 381 See page 469 for simple...
... ...Brake Fluid ...Power Steering Fluid ...Timing Belt ...Lights...Dust and Pollen Filter ...Cleaning the Seat Belts ...Floor Mats ...Wiper Blades ...Tires ...Checking the Battery ...Vehicle Storage ...382 383 391 392 393 394 396 398 399 401 402 402 403 409 409 410 411 415 421 422 Maintenance 2009 MDX 381 See page 469 for simple...
Owner's Manual
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... miles (256,000 km). ● Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 if they are noisy. 5 6 ● ● ● 390 2009 MDX If you regularly drive your vehicle under -20°F, - 29°C), or towing a trailer, replace every 60,000 miles (U. Replace dust and pollen... air cleaner element If you dirve in higher level of mechanical (shear) stress to fluid. Inspect drive belt Replace transmission and transfer fluid Replace spark plugs Replace timing belt and inspect water pump If you drive regularly in very high temperatures (over 110°F, 43°C), ...
... miles (256,000 km). ● Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 if they are noisy. 5 6 ● ● ● 390 2009 MDX If you regularly drive your vehicle under -20°F, - 29°C), or towing a trailer, replace every 60,000 miles (U. Replace dust and pollen... air cleaner element If you dirve in higher level of mechanical (shear) stress to fluid. Inspect drive belt Replace transmission and transfer fluid Replace spark plugs Replace timing belt and inspect water pump If you drive regularly in very high temperatures (over 110°F, 43°C), ...
Owner's Manual
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... Contents Power Steering Fluid, Timing Belt Power Steering Fluid UPPER LEVEL Always use another power steering fluid as an emergency replacement, but have the system inspected as soon as possible. You may use Acura Power Steering Fluid. A low power steering fluid level can damage the power steering pump. 402 2009 MDX In very low temperatures...
... Contents Power Steering Fluid, Timing Belt Power Steering Fluid UPPER LEVEL Always use another power steering fluid as an emergency replacement, but have the system inspected as soon as possible. You may use Acura Power Steering Fluid. A low power steering fluid level can damage the power steering pump. 402 2009 MDX In very low temperatures...
Owner's Manual
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... materials and workmanship. 2009 MDX 467 Please read your new vehicle, except for precise information on the type of the muffler owns the vehicle. Please read your warranty booklet for the specified time period with your vehicle's emissions control systems. Time, mileage, and coverage...provides prorated belt that came with your dealer. Please read your warranty booklet for as long as the purchaser of accessory and other factors. Emissions Control Systems Defects Warranty and Emissions Performance Warranty - these warranties. Please read the 2009 Acura warranty ...
... materials and workmanship. 2009 MDX 467 Please read your new vehicle, except for precise information on the type of the muffler owns the vehicle. Please read your warranty booklet for the specified time period with your vehicle's emissions control systems. Time, mileage, and coverage...provides prorated belt that came with your dealer. Please read your warranty booklet for as long as the purchaser of accessory and other factors. Emissions Control Systems Defects Warranty and Emissions Performance Warranty - these warranties. Please read the 2009 Acura warranty ...
Owner's Manual
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...2009 MDX Main Menu Index Parking Over Things that Burn ...350, 462 Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ...34 PGM-FI System ...461 Playing the AM/FM Radio ...201, 207 Pollen Filter ...409 Power Seat Adjustments ...140 Power Socket Locations ...162 Power Windows ...149 Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts ...Information Dust and Pollen Filter ...409 Engine Oil and Filter ...394 Fuses ...439 Light Bulbs ...403 Schedule ...383 Timing Belt ...402 Tires ...418 Wiper Blades ...411 Replacing Seat Belts After a Crash ...23 Reserve Tank, Engine Coolant ...326, 396 Restraint, Child ...37 Reverse Gear Position ...342 ...
...2009 MDX Main Menu Index Parking Over Things that Burn ...350, 462 Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ...34 PGM-FI System ...461 Playing the AM/FM Radio ...201, 207 Pollen Filter ...409 Power Seat Adjustments ...140 Power Socket Locations ...162 Power Windows ...149 Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts ...Information Dust and Pollen Filter ...409 Engine Oil and Filter ...394 Fuses ...439 Light Bulbs ...403 Schedule ...383 Timing Belt ...402 Tires ...418 Wiper Blades ...411 Replacing Seat Belts After a Crash ...23 Reserve Tank, Engine Coolant ...326, 396 Restraint, Child ...37 Reverse Gear Position ...342 ...
Owner's Manual
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... Tether Anchorage Points ...51 Theft Protection, Radio ...235 Three Way Catalytic Converter ...462 Tilt/Telescopic Steering Wheel ...124 Timing Belt ...402 X 2009 MDX Main Menu Index SRS, Additional Information ...24 Additional Safety Precautions ...35 Airbag Service ...35 Airbag System Components ...24 How the Side Airbag Off Indicator Works ......
... Tether Anchorage Points ...51 Theft Protection, Radio ...235 Three Way Catalytic Converter ...462 Tilt/Telescopic Steering Wheel ...124 Timing Belt ...402 X 2009 MDX Main Menu Index SRS, Additional Information ...24 Additional Safety Precautions ...35 Airbag Service ...35 Airbag System Components ...24 How the Side Airbag Off Indicator Works ......