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This is due to changes in content and specifications of the vehicle that happen throughout the model year. This manual will be formatted for printing instead of web use. All Rights Reserved P/N 00X31-STX-6501 2012 MDX Owner's Manual (Unlinked) This document does not contain hyperlinks and may be replaced with a hyperlinked version at the end of the model year. © 2011 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. -
This is due to changes in content and specifications of the vehicle that happen throughout the model year. This manual will be formatted for printing instead of web use. All Rights Reserved P/N 00X31-STX-6501 2012 MDX Owner's Manual (Unlinked) This document does not contain hyperlinks and may be replaced with a hyperlinked version at the end of the model year. © 2011 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. -
Owner's Manual
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... CITY STATE/PROVINCE/TERRITORY ZIP CODE/ POSTAL CODE V. N. _____ DELIVERY DATE _____ (Date sold . You may not have some , but not all models of the MDX. Your particular model may find descriptions of equipment and features that are not on some of these features. Honda Motor Co., Ltd. The information and... _____ This owner's manual should be considered a permanent part of the vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is sold to discontinue or change specifications or design at the time of approval for printing.
... CITY STATE/PROVINCE/TERRITORY ZIP CODE/ POSTAL CODE V. N. _____ DELIVERY DATE _____ (Date sold . You may not have some , but not all models of the MDX. Your particular model may find descriptions of equipment and features that are not on some of these features. Honda Motor Co., Ltd. The information and... _____ This owner's manual should be considered a permanent part of the vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is sold to discontinue or change specifications or design at the time of approval for printing.
Owner's Manual
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... a lap/ shoulder belt until they can reduce your best protection in all instructions and warnings in this manual. Be Aware of collisions. 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. 6 Restrain All...
... a lap/ shoulder belt until they can reduce your best protection in all instructions and warnings in this manual. Be Aware of collisions. 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. 6 Restrain All...
Owner's Manual
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... current conditions, regardless of such problems, check your tire pressures and condition frequently, and perform all regularly scheduled maintenance (see page 507). Remember, situations can change quickly, and only you from paying close attention to the road, other vehicles and pedestrians could lead to divert attention away from driving. To reduce...
... current conditions, regardless of such problems, check your tire pressures and condition frequently, and perform all regularly scheduled maintenance (see page 507). Remember, situations can change quickly, and only you from paying close attention to the road, other vehicles and pedestrians could lead to divert attention away from driving. To reduce...
Owner's Manual
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... stop can result in injuries if your mouth, can be propelled inside the vehicle and hurt someone . ● Two people should not stand up or change seats while the vehicle is not occupant comfort or reposition the shoulder part of a seat belt can prevent your could be propelled inside of the...
... stop can result in injuries if your mouth, can be propelled inside the vehicle and hurt someone . ● Two people should not stand up or change seats while the vehicle is not occupant comfort or reposition the shoulder part of a seat belt can prevent your could be propelled inside of the...
Owner's Manual
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...; ● 61 Even with the garage door closed. Select the fresh air mode. 2. Turn the fan on this page. You notice a change . Have the exhaust system inspected for an oil change in the sound of carbon monoxide can pull exhaust gas into your vehicle properly and follow the information on high speed...
...; ● 61 Even with the garage door closed. Select the fresh air mode. 2. Turn the fan on this page. You notice a change . Have the exhaust system inspected for an oil change in the sound of carbon monoxide can pull exhaust gas into your vehicle properly and follow the information on high speed...
Owner's Manual
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... with the trailer stability assist function (see page 88). For more information, see page 529). For more information, see page 473). When you signal a lane change or turn. You will not have it checked. Take your vehicle still has normal driving ability, but will also see a ''CHECK VSA SYSTEM'' message on...
... with the trailer stability assist function (see page 88). For more information, see page 529). For more information, see page 473). When you signal a lane change or turn. You will not have it checked. Take your vehicle still has normal driving ability, but will also see a ''CHECK VSA SYSTEM'' message on...
Owner's Manual
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...page 90). When you turn the ignition switch to keep you can customize your vehicle more comfortably. Instruments and Controls SEL/ RESET BUTTON To change the display, press the INFO ( / ) button on the multi-information display. Multi-Information Display The multi-information display in the instrument ...panel displays various information and messages when the ignition switch is in the ON (II) position, the multi-information display changes as shown on the next page each time you open the driver's door, a ''Welcome'' message is shown on the steering wheel ...
...page 90). When you turn the ignition switch to keep you can customize your vehicle more comfortably. Instruments and Controls SEL/ RESET BUTTON To change the display, press the INFO ( / ) button on the multi-information display. Multi-Information Display The multi-information display in the instrument ...panel displays various information and messages when the ignition switch is in the ON (II) position, the multi-information display changes as shown on the next page each time you open the driver's door, a ''Welcome'' message is shown on the steering wheel ...
Owner's Manual
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.... There are two trip meters: Trip A and Trip B. It is blank, SH-AWD or TIRE PRESSURE, pressing the SEL/RESET button changes the display to ''0.0.'' CONTINUED 81 ODOMETER The odometer shows the total distance your vehicle has been driven. This meter shows the number of miles... a trip meter, display it . federal law and Canadian provincial/ territorial regulations to disconnect, reset, or alter the odometer with the intent to change the number of miles (U.S.) or kilometers (Canada) driven since you can keep track of two different distances. Each trip meter works independently, so ...
.... There are two trip meters: Trip A and Trip B. It is blank, SH-AWD or TIRE PRESSURE, pressing the SEL/RESET button changes the display to ''0.0.'' CONTINUED 81 ODOMETER The odometer shows the total distance your vehicle has been driven. This meter shows the number of miles... a trip meter, display it . federal law and Canadian provincial/ territorial regulations to disconnect, reset, or alter the odometer with the intent to change the number of miles (U.S.) or kilometers (Canada) driven since you can keep track of two different distances. Each trip meter works independently, so ...
Owner's Manual
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... shows how much torque is calculated based on the multi-information display, press the SEL/RESET button. For more information, see page 452. The display changes as shown. For more tires are low, inflate them to each tire in this monitor. You can see page 507. When the tire pressure monitor...
... shows how much torque is calculated based on the multi-information display, press the SEL/RESET button. For more information, see page 452. The display changes as shown. For more tires are low, inflate them to each tire in this monitor. You can see page 507. When the tire pressure monitor...
Owner's Manual
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When the main menu displays ''TRIP COMPUTER'', pressing the SEL/ RESET button changes the display to ''AVERAGE FUEL A/RANGE'' to ''AVERAGE FUEL B/RANGE'' and to ''AVERAGE SPEED/ELAPSED TIME''. 84 Multi-Information Display HandsFreeLink™ Trip Computer AVERAGE ...
When the main menu displays ''TRIP COMPUTER'', pressing the SEL/ RESET button changes the display to ''AVERAGE FUEL A/RANGE'' to ''AVERAGE FUEL B/RANGE'' and to ''AVERAGE SPEED/ELAPSED TIME''. 84 Multi-Information Display HandsFreeLink™ Trip Computer AVERAGE ...
Owner's Manual
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... shows the time passed traveled since you are traveling in the fuel tank. This shows the average speed you last reset it will vary with changes in speed, traffic, etc. models or kilometers per hour (mph) for Canadian models. Multi-Information Display RANGE AVERAGE SPEED ELAPSED TIME This shows the estimated...
... shows the time passed traveled since you are traveling in the fuel tank. This shows the average speed you last reset it will vary with changes in speed, traffic, etc. models or kilometers per hour (mph) for Canadian models. Multi-Information Display RANGE AVERAGE SPEED ELAPSED TIME This shows the estimated...
Owner's Manual
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...Settings If you turn the ignition switch to the ACCESSORY (I) or the LOCK (0) position, or move the shift lever out of Park, the display will change to the system (see Keyless Memory Settings™ on page 148). When the main menu displays ''Keyless Memory Settings™,'' you can customize some vehicle... settings as they were when the vehicle left the factory, select DEFAULT ALL, as described on the following pages about the settings you want to change the settings, the ignition switch must be in the ON (II) position, and the vehicle must be stopped with the transmission in Park. 90...
...Settings If you turn the ignition switch to the ACCESSORY (I) or the LOCK (0) position, or move the shift lever out of Park, the display will change to the system (see Keyless Memory Settings™ on page 148). When the main menu displays ''Keyless Memory Settings™,'' you can customize some vehicle... settings as they were when the vehicle left the factory, select DEFAULT ALL, as described on the following pages about the settings you want to change the settings, the ignition switch must be in the ON (II) position, and the vehicle must be stopped with the transmission in Park. 90...
Owner's Manual
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... Page 97 98 Instruments and Controls 100 101 102 ADJUST OUTSIDE TEMP. FUEL RESET with REFUEL ADJUST ALARM VOLUME ELAPSED TIME RESET Changes the outside mirror positions to beep when a vehicle ahead of your current trip. 104 AUTO INTERIOR ILLUMINATION POSITION SETUP (P. 107...) MEMORY POSITION LINK AUTO TILT & TELESCOPE STEERING WHEEL ᤳ1: Default setting ᤳ2: Default setting for U.S. Changes the indicator alarm volumes into three levels. 103 Resets the elapsed time of you refuel. Multi-Information Display Group Setup ACC SETUP (P. 96...
... Page 97 98 Instruments and Controls 100 101 102 ADJUST OUTSIDE TEMP. FUEL RESET with REFUEL ADJUST ALARM VOLUME ELAPSED TIME RESET Changes the outside mirror positions to beep when a vehicle ahead of your current trip. 104 AUTO INTERIOR ILLUMINATION POSITION SETUP (P. 107...) MEMORY POSITION LINK AUTO TILT & TELESCOPE STEERING WHEEL ᤳ1: Default setting ᤳ2: Default setting for U.S. Changes the indicator alarm volumes into three levels. 103 Resets the elapsed time of you refuel. Multi-Information Display Group Setup ACC SETUP (P. 96...
Owner's Manual
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...117 119 KEY AND REMOTE UNLOCK MODE KEYLESS LOCK ACKNOWLEDGMENT SECURITY RELOCK TIMER Changes which doors unlock with the remote transmitter on . The exterior lights flash each time you press the... LOCK button twice. Changes the wiper operation between two settings when the wiper switch is in seconds) the exterior lights...HEADLIGHT AUTO OFF TIMER AUTO LIGHT SENSITIVITY DOOR/WINDOW SETUP (P. 115) AUTO DOOR LOCK Description Changes how long (in seconds) the interior lights stay on after you close the doors and the tailgate. Set...
...117 119 KEY AND REMOTE UNLOCK MODE KEYLESS LOCK ACKNOWLEDGMENT SECURITY RELOCK TIMER Changes which doors unlock with the remote transmitter on . The exterior lights flash each time you press the... LOCK button twice. Changes the wiper operation between two settings when the wiper switch is in seconds) the exterior lights...HEADLIGHT AUTO OFF TIMER AUTO LIGHT SENSITIVITY DOOR/WINDOW SETUP (P. 115) AUTO DOOR LOCK Description Changes how long (in seconds) the interior lights stay on after you close the doors and the tailgate. Set...
Owner's Manual
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... DOOR/WINDOW SETUP WIPER SETUP When you want to customize, then press the SEL/RESET button to enter your preference. Each time you want to change the vehicle control settings, press the INFO ( / ) button to select CHG SETTING, then press the SEL/ RESET button. Press the INFO ( / ) button, until you see...
... DOOR/WINDOW SETUP WIPER SETUP When you want to customize, then press the SEL/RESET button to enter your preference. Each time you want to change the vehicle control settings, press the INFO ( / ) button to select CHG SETTING, then press the SEL/ RESET button. Press the INFO ( / ) button, until you see...
Owner's Manual
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Multi-Information Display Adaptive Cruise Control Setup If equipped There are two custom settings for adaptive cruise control (ACC): ● PRE-RUNNING CAR DETECT BEEP ACC DISPLAY SPEED UNIT ● To enter customize mode, press the SEL/RESET button while ''ACC SETUP'' is displayed. SEL/RESET BUTTON INFO (▲/▼) BUTTON 96 Each time you want to customize, then press the SEL/RESET button to enter your selection. Press the INFO ( / ) button until you see the setting you press the INFO ( / ) button, the screen changes as shown in the illustration.
Multi-Information Display Adaptive Cruise Control Setup If equipped There are two custom settings for adaptive cruise control (ACC): ● PRE-RUNNING CAR DETECT BEEP ACC DISPLAY SPEED UNIT ● To enter customize mode, press the SEL/RESET button while ''ACC SETUP'' is displayed. SEL/RESET BUTTON INFO (▲/▼) BUTTON 96 Each time you want to customize, then press the SEL/RESET button to enter your selection. Press the INFO ( / ) button until you see the setting you press the INFO ( / ) button, the screen changes as shown in the illustration.
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... BEEP'' is displayed. If the ''SETTING INCOMPLETE'' message appears, return to the customize item screen. CONTINUED 97 When your selection is successfully completed, the display changes as shown above, and then returns to ''PRERUNNING CAR DETECT BEEP'' and repeat the procedure again. Multi-Information Display Pre-Running Car Detect Beep Instruments...
... BEEP'' is displayed. If the ''SETTING INCOMPLETE'' message appears, return to the customize item screen. CONTINUED 97 When your selection is successfully completed, the display changes as shown above, and then returns to ''PRERUNNING CAR DETECT BEEP'' and repeat the procedure again. Multi-Information Display Pre-Running Car Detect Beep Instruments...
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... setting, press the INFO ( / ) button until ''ACC DISPLAY SPEED UNIT'' is displayed. To change the unit of measurement from ''ACC SETUP'' by pressing the INFO ( / ) button repeatedly until the unit you want is the current setting. The highlighted unit, ...mph or km/h, is highlighted, then press the SEL/ RESET button. When your selection is successfully completed, the display changes as shown above, and then returns to km/h, follow these instructions: Select this item from mph to the customize item screen. Press the SEL/RESET...
... setting, press the INFO ( / ) button until ''ACC DISPLAY SPEED UNIT'' is displayed. To change the unit of measurement from ''ACC SETUP'' by pressing the INFO ( / ) button repeatedly until the unit you want is the current setting. The highlighted unit, ...mph or km/h, is highlighted, then press the SEL/ RESET button. When your selection is successfully completed, the display changes as shown above, and then returns to km/h, follow these instructions: Select this item from mph to the customize item screen. Press the SEL/RESET...
Owner's Manual
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... INFO (▲/▼) BUTTON CONTINUED 99 DISPLAY TRIP A & AVG. Press the INFO ( / ) button until you see the setting you press the INFO ( / ) button, the screen changes as shown in the illustration. Each time you want to customize, then press the SEL/RESET button to enter the customize mode. FUEL RESET with...
... INFO (▲/▼) BUTTON CONTINUED 99 DISPLAY TRIP A & AVG. Press the INFO ( / ) button until you see the setting you press the INFO ( / ) button, the screen changes as shown in the illustration. Each time you want to customize, then press the SEL/RESET button to enter the customize mode. FUEL RESET with...