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This is due to changes in content and specifications of the model year. © 2011 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. - This manual will be formatted for printing instead of web use. 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 vehicle that happen throughout the model year. All Rights Reserved P/N 00X31-STX-6501
This is due to changes in content and specifications of the model year. © 2011 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. - This manual will be formatted for printing instead of web use. 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 vehicle that happen throughout the model year. All Rights Reserved P/N 00X31-STX-6501
Owner's Manual
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...information and specifications included in this owner's manual (including the front cover) represent features and equipment that are available on your particular model. POUR CLIENTS CANADIEN AVIS IMPORTANT: Si vous avez besoin d'un Manuel du Conducteur en français, veuillez demander à ...POSTAL CODE OWNER'S SIGNATURE _____ DEALER'S SIGNATURE _____ Honda Motor Co., Ltd. You may not have some , but not all models of the MDX. Images throughout this publication were in effect at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation whatsoever. This Owner's Manual...
...information and specifications included in this owner's manual (including the front cover) represent features and equipment that are available on your particular model. POUR CLIENTS CANADIEN AVIS IMPORTANT: Si vous avez besoin d'un Manuel du Conducteur en français, veuillez demander à ...POSTAL CODE OWNER'S SIGNATURE _____ DEALER'S SIGNATURE _____ Honda Motor Co., Ltd. You may not have some , but not all models of the MDX. Images throughout this publication were in effect at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation whatsoever. This Owner's Manual...
Owner's Manual
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... compartment, front and rear crush zones, a collapsible steering column, and tensioners that tighten the front seat belts in protecting yourself and your passengers. (2) (1) (2) ᤳ: On models with many features that work together to injuries if they are not used properly. The following pages explain how you can contribute to protect you...
... compartment, front and rear crush zones, a collapsible steering column, and tensioners that tighten the front seat belts in protecting yourself and your passengers. (2) (1) (2) ᤳ: On models with many features that work together to injuries if they are not used properly. The following pages explain how you can contribute to protect you...
Owner's Manual
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... your seat belt is fastened, the beeper will sound and the indicator will also see a ''FASTEN SEAT BELT'' or ''FASTEN PASSENGER SEAT BELT'' message on models with automatic seat belt tensioners and, on the multiinformation display (see page 87).
... your seat belt is fastened, the beeper will sound and the indicator will also see a ''FASTEN SEAT BELT'' or ''FASTEN PASSENGER SEAT BELT'' message on models with automatic seat belt tensioners and, on the multiinformation display (see page 87).
Owner's Manual
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... it in your seats and wear your lane, the driver's e-pretensioner slightly retracts the seat belt to the vehicle ahead of the approaching vehicle. On models with Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™) For added safety, the front seat belts are equipped with e-pretensioners that work in combination with enough...
... it in your seats and wear your lane, the driver's e-pretensioner slightly retracts the seat belt to the vehicle ahead of the approaching vehicle. On models with Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™) For added safety, the front seat belts are equipped with e-pretensioners that work in combination with enough...
Owner's Manual
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... (15) Side Impact Sensors (First) (16) Side Impact Sensors (Second) (17) Safing Sensor Driver and Passenger Safety (4) (14) (16) (4) (12) (16) (14) (17) ᤳ: On models with CMBS CONTINUED 27
... (15) Side Impact Sensors (First) (16) Side Impact Sensors (Second) (17) Safing Sensor Driver and Passenger Safety (4) (14) (16) (4) (12) (16) (14) (17) ᤳ: On models with CMBS CONTINUED 27
Owner's Manual
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... monitors the distance of the seatbacks. Both are stored in the center of the vehicle. The airbags are marked ''SIDE AIRBAG'' (see page 21). On models with less force (see page 35). A driver's seat position sensor that can detect whether a child is too far forward, the airbag will inflate with CMBS...
... monitors the distance of the seatbacks. Both are stored in the center of the vehicle. The airbags are marked ''SIDE AIRBAG'' (see page 21). On models with less force (see page 35). A driver's seat position sensor that can detect whether a child is too far forward, the airbag will inflate with CMBS...
Owner's Manual
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U.S. models) and on these labels. Models SUN VISORS DASHBOARD Canadian Models SUN VISORS 42 Please read and follow the instructions on the front visors. Protecting Children - General Guidelines To remind you of the passenger's front airbag hazards, and that children must be properly restrained in a back seat, your vehicle has warning labels on the dashboard (U.S.
U.S. models) and on these labels. Models SUN VISORS DASHBOARD Canadian Models SUN VISORS 42 Please read and follow the instructions on the front visors. Protecting Children - General Guidelines To remind you of the passenger's front airbag hazards, and that children must be properly restrained in a back seat, your vehicle has warning labels on the dashboard (U.S.
Owner's Manual
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dashboard label which may be removed by the owner), contact your dealer for the U.S. DASHBOARD U.S. Safety Labels These labels are in the locations shown. They warn you of potential hazards that could cause serious injury or death. Read these labels carefully. models only RADIATOR CAP BATTERY LABEL 62 If a label comes off or becomes hard to read (except for a replacement.
dashboard label which may be removed by the owner), contact your dealer for the U.S. DASHBOARD U.S. Safety Labels These labels are in the locations shown. They warn you of potential hazards that could cause serious injury or death. Read these labels carefully. models only RADIATOR CAP BATTERY LABEL 62 If a label comes off or becomes hard to read (except for a replacement.
Owner's Manual
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... DAMPER SYSTEM INDICATORᤳ (P. 77) FOG LIGHT INDICATOR (P. 74) BLIND SPOT INFORMATION SYSTEM INDICATORᤳ (P. 76) ᤳ ᤳ: If equipped The U.S. Differences for the Canadian models are noted in the text. 67 instrument panel is shown.
... DAMPER SYSTEM INDICATORᤳ (P. 77) FOG LIGHT INDICATOR (P. 74) BLIND SPOT INFORMATION SYSTEM INDICATORᤳ (P. 76) ᤳ ᤳ: If equipped The U.S. Differences for the Canadian models are noted in the text. 67 instrument panel is shown.
Owner's Manual
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... cruise control. This indicator comes on when you have it checked. Instrument Panel Indicators Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Indicator On models with adaptive cruise control (ACC) Cruise Main Indicator On models without adaptive cruise control (ACC) This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to...348. See page 345 for information on if dirt or other debris blocks the radar sensor in the front grille. Cruise Control Indicator On models without adaptive cruise control (ACC) Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™) Indicator On...
... cruise control. This indicator comes on when you have it checked. Instrument Panel Indicators Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Indicator On models with adaptive cruise control (ACC) Cruise Main Indicator On models without adaptive cruise control (ACC) This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to...348. See page 345 for information on if dirt or other debris blocks the radar sensor in the front grille. Cruise Control Indicator On models without adaptive cruise control (ACC) Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™) Indicator On...
Owner's Manual
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... this happens, take your dealer, and have it checked. When this indicator is on, BSI is not working . Blind Spot Information System (BSI) Indicator On models with blind spot information system (BSI) This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn off after you begin driving again. You will...
... this happens, take your dealer, and have it checked. When this indicator is on, BSI is not working . Blind Spot Information System (BSI) Indicator On models with blind spot information system (BSI) This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn off after you begin driving again. You will...
Owner's Manual
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.... Fuel Gauge This shows how much fuel you have. In severe driving conditions, the pointer may show slightly more or less than the actual amount. model is shown. 78 TACHOMETER TEMPERATURE GAUGE SPEEDOMETER FUEL GAUGE Avoid driving with an extremely low fuel level. U.S.
.... Fuel Gauge This shows how much fuel you have. In severe driving conditions, the pointer may show slightly more or less than the actual amount. model is shown. 78 TACHOMETER TEMPERATURE GAUGE SPEEDOMETER FUEL GAUGE Avoid driving with an extremely low fuel level. U.S.
Owner's Manual
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... regulations to disconnect, reset, or alter the odometer with the intent to change the number of two different distances. It measures miles in Canadian models. Each trip meter works independently, so you last reset it , and then press and hold the SEL/RESET button until the number resets to... Display Odometer Trip Meter TRIP METER Instruments and Controls When the main menu is illegal under U.S. To reset a trip meter, display it . models and kilometers in U.S. It is blank, SH-AWD or TIRE PRESSURE, pressing the SEL/RESET button changes the display to ''0.0.'' CONTINUED 81
... regulations to disconnect, reset, or alter the odometer with the intent to change the number of two different distances. It measures miles in Canadian models. Each trip meter works independently, so you last reset it , and then press and hold the SEL/RESET button until the number resets to... Display Odometer Trip Meter TRIP METER Instruments and Controls When the main menu is illegal under U.S. To reset a trip meter, display it . models and kilometers in U.S. It is blank, SH-AWD or TIRE PRESSURE, pressing the SEL/RESET button changes the display to ''0.0.'' CONTINUED 81
Owner's Manual
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... temperature in Canadian models. 82 When you reset Trip B, average fuel economy B is under 19 mph (30 km/h). You can cause an incorrect temperature reading when your vehicle speed ...
... temperature in Canadian models. 82 When you reset Trip B, average fuel economy B is under 19 mph (30 km/h). You can cause an incorrect temperature reading when your vehicle speed ...
Owner's Manual
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... calls from your cell phone through your vehicle's Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (HFL) system without touching your vehicle's average fuel economy in mpg (U.S. models) or liter/100 km (Canadian models) since you last reset the Trip A or Trip B. You can customize the Trip A and AVERAGE FUEL A reset condition on the multi-information...
... calls from your cell phone through your vehicle's Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (HFL) system without touching your vehicle's average fuel economy in mpg (U.S. models) or liter/100 km (Canadian models) since you last reset the Trip A or Trip B. You can customize the Trip A and AVERAGE FUEL A reset condition on the multi-information...
Owner's Manual
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... ignition switch to the trip computer's ELAPSED TIME display, and press and hold the SEL/RESET button until the number resets. models or kilometers per hour (mph) for Canadian models. Instruments and Controls If you are traveling in the fuel tank. This shows the average speed you want to reset the ELAPSED...
... ignition switch to the trip computer's ELAPSED TIME display, and press and hold the SEL/RESET button until the number resets. models or kilometers per hour (mph) for Canadian models. Instruments and Controls If you are traveling in the fuel tank. This shows the average speed you want to reset the ELAPSED...
Owner's Manual
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... the elapsed time of you refuel. Changes the language used in and up when the key is removed. DISPLAY TRIP A & AVG. models ᤳ3: Default setting for U.S. Setting Option ONᤳ1 OFF previous mphᤳ2 setting km/hᤳ3 ENGLISHᤳ1 FRENCH SPANISH -5...ILLUMINATION POSITION SETUP (P. 107) MEMORY POSITION LINK AUTO TILT & TELESCOPE STEERING WHEEL ᤳ1: Default setting ᤳ2: Default setting for Canadian models Changes the interior light sensitivity to your liking. 105 108 109 Changes the driver's seat, the steering wheel, and the outside temperature ...
... the elapsed time of you refuel. Changes the language used in and up when the key is removed. DISPLAY TRIP A & AVG. models ᤳ3: Default setting for U.S. Setting Option ONᤳ1 OFF previous mphᤳ2 setting km/hᤳ3 ENGLISHᤳ1 FRENCH SPANISH -5...ILLUMINATION POSITION SETUP (P. 107) MEMORY POSITION LINK AUTO TILT & TELESCOPE STEERING WHEEL ᤳ1: Default setting ᤳ2: Default setting for Canadian models Changes the interior light sensitivity to your liking. 105 108 109 Changes the driver's seat, the steering wheel, and the outside temperature ...
Owner's Manual
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... temperature value by pressing the INFO ( / ) button repeatedly. DISPLAY'' and repeat the procedure again. models Instruments and Controls Canadian models Canadian models If you sometimes find that the temperature reading is successfully completed, the display changes as shown above or below...''METER SETUP'' by pressing the INFO ( / ) button repeatedly. Press the SEL/RESET button to ''ADJUST OUTSIDE TEMP. CONTINUED 101 models U.S. If the ''SETTING INCOMPLETE'' message appears, go back to set the desired value. Multi-Information Display Adjust Outside Temp. When your...
... temperature value by pressing the INFO ( / ) button repeatedly. DISPLAY'' and repeat the procedure again. models Instruments and Controls Canadian models Canadian models If you sometimes find that the temperature reading is successfully completed, the display changes as shown above or below...''METER SETUP'' by pressing the INFO ( / ) button repeatedly. Press the SEL/RESET button to ''ADJUST OUTSIDE TEMP. CONTINUED 101 models U.S. If the ''SETTING INCOMPLETE'' message appears, go back to set the desired value. Multi-Information Display Adjust Outside Temp. When your...
Owner's Manual
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... rear window wiper ON. 2. Rotate the switch clockwise to turn on and to the steering wheel column. Windshield Wipers and Washers Headlight Washers (On Canadian models) The headlight washers use this button.
... rear window wiper ON. 2. Rotate the switch clockwise to turn on and to the steering wheel column. Windshield Wipers and Washers Headlight Washers (On Canadian models) The headlight washers use this button.