Owner's Manual
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Differences for the Canadian models are noted in the text. 67 2013 MDX Instrument Panel MULTI-INFORMATION DISPLAY (P. 79) MESSAGE INDICATOR (P. 73) HIGH BEAM INDICATOR (P. 74) SH-AWD INDICATOR (P. 73) MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (P. 69) ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 70) DOOR/TAILGATE OPEN INDICATOR (P. 76) IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 74) CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 69) ...
Differences for the Canadian models are noted in the text. 67 2013 MDX Instrument Panel MULTI-INFORMATION DISPLAY (P. 79) MESSAGE INDICATOR (P. 73) HIGH BEAM INDICATOR (P. 74) SH-AWD INDICATOR (P. 73) MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (P. 69) ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 70) DOOR/TAILGATE OPEN INDICATOR (P. 76) IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 74) CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 69) ...
Owner's Manual
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... a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. CONTINUED 73 2013 MDX You will also see a ''CHECK SH-AWD SYSTEM'' message on at any other indicators in the SH-AWD system. For more information, see a ''SH-AWD DIFF TEMP. Press the INFO button on along with the SH...-AWD indicator blinking may cause serious damage to have it is too high. Take your vehicle to a dealer to the system. Most of...
... a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. CONTINUED 73 2013 MDX You will also see a ''CHECK SH-AWD SYSTEM'' message on at any other indicators in the SH-AWD system. For more information, see a ''SH-AWD DIFF TEMP. Press the INFO button on along with the SH...-AWD indicator blinking may cause serious damage to have it is too high. Take your vehicle to a dealer to the system. Most of...
Owner's Manual
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... you can keep track of miles or kilometers indicated. models and kilometers in U.S. 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 ''trip meter/ odometer'' ''outside temperature/ odometer'' and ''engine oil life/ odometer''. Each trip... your vehicle has been driven. federal law and Canadian provincial/ territorial regulations to disconnect, reset, or alter the odometer with the intent to ''0.0.'' CONTINUED 81 2013 MDX
... you can keep track of miles or kilometers indicated. models and kilometers in U.S. 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 ''trip meter/ odometer'' ''outside temperature/ odometer'' and ''engine oil life/ odometer''. Each trip... your vehicle has been driven. federal law and Canadian provincial/ territorial regulations to disconnect, reset, or alter the odometer with the intent to ''0.0.'' CONTINUED 81 2013 MDX
Owner's Manual
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Multi-Information Display Engine Oil Life ENGINE OIL LIFE SH-AWD Torque Distribution Monitor Tire Pressure Monitor Instruments and Controls U.S. It shows 100% after the engine oil is replaced and the display is being delivered to ... conditions and accumulated engine revolutions. If one or more information, see the pressure of the engine oil. For more information, see page 455. CONTINUED 83 2013 MDX For more information, see page 507.
Multi-Information Display Engine Oil Life ENGINE OIL LIFE SH-AWD Torque Distribution Monitor Tire Pressure Monitor Instruments and Controls U.S. It shows 100% after the engine oil is replaced and the display is being delivered to ... conditions and accumulated engine revolutions. If one or more information, see the pressure of the engine oil. For more information, see page 455. CONTINUED 83 2013 MDX For more information, see page 507.
Owner's Manual
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...(BSI) ...476 Active Damper System ...484 Towing a Trailer...487 Trailer Stability Assist ...498 Off-Highway Driving Guidelines...500 Driving 439 2013 MDX It also includes important information on starting the engine under various conditions, and how to operate the automatic transmission. Driving This section... gives you tips on parking your vehicle, the braking system, the Super Handling-All Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD®) system, the vehicle stability assist (VSA®) system, active damper system (If equipped), the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS...
...(BSI) ...476 Active Damper System ...484 Towing a Trailer...487 Trailer Stability Assist ...498 Off-Highway Driving Guidelines...500 Driving 439 2013 MDX It also includes important information on starting the engine under various conditions, and how to operate the automatic transmission. Driving This section... gives you tips on parking your vehicle, the braking system, the Super Handling-All Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD®) system, the vehicle stability assist (VSA®) system, active damper system (If equipped), the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS...
Owner's Manual
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...corners at slower speeds than other wheels. Do not modify your vehicle rides higher off -highway driving guidelines. ● Driving ● 440 2013 MDX See page 500 for off the ground, it has a high center of gravity that can anticipate problems earlier. Avoid sharp turns and abrupt ... of vehicles. It also provides good visibility so you would in any way that would with a super handling-all wheel drive (SH-AWD) system. Utility vehicles have a significantly higher roll over bumps, obstacles, and rough terrain. Driving Guidelines Your vehicle has higher ground clearance...
...corners at slower speeds than other wheels. Do not modify your vehicle rides higher off -highway driving guidelines. ● Driving ● 440 2013 MDX See page 500 for off the ground, it has a high center of gravity that can anticipate problems earlier. Avoid sharp turns and abrupt ... of vehicles. It also provides good visibility so you would in any way that would with a super handling-all wheel drive (SH-AWD) system. Utility vehicles have a significantly higher roll over bumps, obstacles, and rough terrain. Driving Guidelines Your vehicle has higher ground clearance...
Owner's Manual
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... change in all wheels independently, according to each wheel. Super Handling-All Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD®) System The super handling-all wheel drive (SH-AWD) system is a full time allwheel-drive system that automatically controls and transfers varying amounts of torque being...front (RF), left front (LF), right rear (RR), and left rear (LR)-has its own torque indicator. 452 2013 MDX Driving TORQUE INDICATOR The SH-AWD torque distribution monitor on level roads at reasonable speeds and to leave a sufficient margin of torque distributed to the driving conditions...
... change in all wheels independently, according to each wheel. Super Handling-All Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD®) System The super handling-all wheel drive (SH-AWD) system is a full time allwheel-drive system that automatically controls and transfers varying amounts of torque being...front (RF), left front (LF), right rear (RR), and left rear (LR)-has its own torque indicator. 452 2013 MDX Driving TORQUE INDICATOR The SH-AWD torque distribution monitor on level roads at reasonable speeds and to leave a sufficient margin of torque distributed to the driving conditions...
Owner's Manual
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... is too high. If this happens, pull to the side of SH-AWD. Super Handling-All Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD®) System Your vehicle still has normal frontwheel drive with the SH-AWD system. 453 2013 MDX Driving If the SH-AWD indicator blinks while driving, it indicates the differential temperature is problem with vehicle...
... is too high. If this happens, pull to the side of SH-AWD. Super Handling-All Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD®) System Your vehicle still has normal frontwheel drive with the SH-AWD system. 453 2013 MDX Driving If the SH-AWD indicator blinks while driving, it indicates the differential temperature is problem with vehicle...
Owner's Manual
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... come on along with the VSA system indicator. The VSA off . But its higher ground clearance and super handling-all wheel drive (SH-AWD) system allow you to occasionally travel on pavement. Be sure to pay extra attention to campgrounds, picnic sites, and similar locations. Your vehicle...hold the switch again to drive on every time you will not have your vehicle checked at your vehicle before leaving the pavement. 500 2013 MDX The ABS indicator and the brake system indicator may also come on as possible. Trailer Stability Assist, Off-Highway Driving Guidelines In this...
... come on along with the VSA system indicator. The VSA off . But its higher ground clearance and super handling-all wheel drive (SH-AWD) system allow you to occasionally travel on pavement. Be sure to pay extra attention to campgrounds, picnic sites, and similar locations. Your vehicle...hold the switch again to drive on every time you will not have your vehicle checked at your vehicle before leaving the pavement. 500 2013 MDX The ABS indicator and the brake system indicator may also come on as possible. Trailer Stability Assist, Off-Highway Driving Guidelines In this...
Owner's Manual
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... equipped with front and rear tow hooks designed for starting, stopping, and turning. Allow extra room for this purpose. Driving ● ● ● 503 2013 MDX Your vehicle could easily slip off the jack and hurt you encounter bumps or other obstacles. Towing a Trailer Off-Road You may cause damage to... get out and may be required. It will get you get stuck, carefully try to the transmission or SH-AWD system. Remember that you think will not help you follow these guidelines: ● Do not exceed 1,000 lbs (450 kg) or a tongue weight ...
... equipped with front and rear tow hooks designed for starting, stopping, and turning. Allow extra room for this purpose. Driving ● ● ● 503 2013 MDX Your vehicle could easily slip off the jack and hurt you encounter bumps or other obstacles. Towing a Trailer Off-Road You may cause damage to... get out and may be required. It will get you get stuck, carefully try to the transmission or SH-AWD system. Remember that you think will not help you follow these guidelines: ● Do not exceed 1,000 lbs (450 kg) or a tongue weight ...
Owner's Manual
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...% 30% - 21% 30% 20% - 16% 20% 15% - 11% 15% 10% - 6% 10% 5% - 1% 5% 0% 0% Maintenance CONTINUED 507 2013 MDX To see page 79). Make sure the display shows blank, SH-AWD and tire pressure, and then press the SEL/RESET button on the steering wheel repeatedly until the engine oil life...
...% 30% - 21% 30% 20% - 16% 20% 15% - 11% 15% 10% - 6% 10% 5% - 1% 5% 0% 0% Maintenance CONTINUED 507 2013 MDX To see page 79). Make sure the display shows blank, SH-AWD and tire pressure, and then press the SEL/RESET button on the steering wheel repeatedly until the engine oil life...
Owner's Manual
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...) position. 2. For an explanation of the maintenance codes, see ''OIL LIFE 100%'' on the steering wheel repeatedly until the multi-information display shows blank, SH-AWD and tire pressure. 3. Turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. You will reset the display after completing the required maintenance service. If the... life is done by pressing the INFO ( / ) button, then press the SEL/ RESET button to cancel the oil life reset mode, select ''CANCEL.'' Maintenance 511 2013 MDX
...) position. 2. For an explanation of the maintenance codes, see ''OIL LIFE 100%'' on the steering wheel repeatedly until the multi-information display shows blank, SH-AWD and tire pressure. 3. Turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. You will reset the display after completing the required maintenance service. If the... life is done by pressing the INFO ( / ) button, then press the SEL/ RESET button to cancel the oil life reset mode, select ''CANCEL.'' Maintenance 511 2013 MDX
Owner's Manual
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...;3 3-4 Amps. 120 A - 30 A 30 A 30 A 40 A 40 A 40 A 40 A - 60 A 40 A 60 A 50 A Circuits Protected Main fuse Not Used ADSᤳ2 SH-AWD Rear Blower Motor ABS VSA Trailer Main Power Seats, Driver's Position Memory System, Subwoofer, Telescopic Steering Wheel Front Heated Seat, TPMS, Moonroof, Driver's Lumbar Support... A 30 A 40 A 30 A 30 A 30 A 30 A 7.5 A 15 A 15 A 20 A 20 A 20 A 20 A Taking Care of the Unexpected ᤳ 1: Canadian model ᤳ 2: If equipped CONTINUED 569 2013 MDX
...;3 3-4 Amps. 120 A - 30 A 30 A 30 A 40 A 40 A 40 A 40 A - 60 A 40 A 60 A 50 A Circuits Protected Main fuse Not Used ADSᤳ2 SH-AWD Rear Blower Motor ABS VSA Trailer Main Power Seats, Driver's Position Memory System, Subwoofer, Telescopic Steering Wheel Front Heated Seat, TPMS, Moonroof, Driver's Lumbar Support... A 30 A 40 A 30 A 30 A 30 A 30 A 7.5 A 15 A 15 A 20 A 20 A 20 A 20 A Taking Care of the Unexpected ᤳ 1: Canadian model ᤳ 2: If equipped CONTINUED 569 2013 MDX
Owner's Manual
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...; Circuits Protected Driver's Power Slide Telescopic Steering Wheel Driver's Power Recline Passenger's Power Slide Alternator Fuel Pump SH-AWD, ODS Gauges SRS Not Used Left Rear Power Window Right Rear Power Window Passenger's Power Window Driver's Power Window... Tilt Steering Wheel ABS VSA A/C Washer ACC Not Used Auxiliary (Holder1) No. 1 2 No. 1 2 Amps. 7.5 A 7.5 A Amps. 7.5 A 7.5 A Circuits Protected Starter DIAG SH-AWD Circuits Protected STS ODS Auxiliary (Holder2) Auxiliary (Holder1) No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Amps. 7.5 A 10 A 15 A 20 A 10 A...Care of the Unexpected 571 2013 MDX
...; Circuits Protected Driver's Power Slide Telescopic Steering Wheel Driver's Power Recline Passenger's Power Slide Alternator Fuel Pump SH-AWD, ODS Gauges SRS Not Used Left Rear Power Window Right Rear Power Window Passenger's Power Window Driver's Power Window... Tilt Steering Wheel ABS VSA A/C Washer ACC Not Used Auxiliary (Holder1) No. 1 2 No. 1 2 Amps. 7.5 A 7.5 A Amps. 7.5 A 7.5 A Circuits Protected Starter DIAG SH-AWD Circuits Protected STS ODS Auxiliary (Holder2) Auxiliary (Holder1) No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Amps. 7.5 A 10 A 15 A 20 A 10 A...Care of the Unexpected 571 2013 MDX
Owner's Manual
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... Low Tire Pressure ...72 Maintenance MinderTM ...507 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...69, 563 Passenger Airbag Off ...37 Seat Belt Reminder ...21, 68 Security System ...77 SH-AWD® ...73 Side Airbag Off ...36, 70 SRS ...36, 70 System Message ...73, 86 Tire Pressure Monitor ...72 Turn Signal and Hazard Warning ...71 VSA... up the Vehicle ...551 Jack, Tire ...551 Jump Starting ...558 K Keys ...136 L Label, Certification ...576 Lane Change, Signaling ...128 Lap/Shoulder Belt ...16, 22 VI 2013 MDX
... Low Tire Pressure ...72 Maintenance MinderTM ...507 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...69, 563 Passenger Airbag Off ...37 Seat Belt Reminder ...21, 68 Security System ...77 SH-AWD® ...73 Side Airbag Off ...36, 70 SRS ...36, 70 System Message ...73, 86 Tire Pressure Monitor ...72 Turn Signal and Hazard Warning ...71 VSA... up the Vehicle ...551 Jack, Tire ...551 Jump Starting ...558 K Keys ...136 L Label, Certification ...576 Lane Change, Signaling ...128 Lap/Shoulder Belt ...16, 22 VI 2013 MDX
Owner's Manual
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... Sensors Driver's Seat Position Sensor ...31 Front Passenger's Weight Sensors ...31 Impact Sensors ...27 Serial Number ...576 Service Intervals ...507 Service Station Procedures ...424 SH-AWD® ...452 Indicator ...73 Shifting the Automatic Transmission ...444 Shift Lever Position Indicators ...443 Shift Lock Release ...446 Side Airbags ...33 How the Side Airbag...
... Sensors Driver's Seat Position Sensor ...31 Front Passenger's Weight Sensors ...31 Impact Sensors ...27 Serial Number ...576 Service Intervals ...507 Service Station Procedures ...424 SH-AWD® ...452 Indicator ...73 Shifting the Automatic Transmission ...444 Shift Lever Position Indicators ...443 Shift Lock Release ...446 Side Airbags ...33 How the Side Airbag...
Owner's Manual
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Vehicles) ...581 Emissions Control Systems ...587 Three Way Catalytic Converter ...589 Tire Labeling ...583 X 2013 MDX INDEX A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Side Curtain Airbags ...35 How Your Side Curtain Airbags Work ...35 Side Marker Lights, Bulb ...192, 212 Storage Compartment ...175 Storing Your Vehicle ...548 Sunglasses Holder ...176 Sun Visor ...176 Super Handling-All Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD®) System ...452 Supplemental Restraint System ...10, 27 Servicing ...38 SRS Indicator ...36, 70 System Components ...27 Synthetic Oil ...518 ...
Vehicles) ...581 Emissions Control Systems ...587 Three Way Catalytic Converter ...589 Tire Labeling ...583 X 2013 MDX INDEX A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Side Curtain Airbags ...35 How Your Side Curtain Airbags Work ...35 Side Marker Lights, Bulb ...192, 212 Storage Compartment ...175 Storing Your Vehicle ...548 Sunglasses Holder ...176 Sun Visor ...176 Super Handling-All Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD®) System ...452 Supplemental Restraint System ...10, 27 Servicing ...38 SRS Indicator ...36, 70 System Components ...27 Synthetic Oil ...518 ...
Owner's Manual
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..., 2.2 kgf/cm2) Compact Spare Tire: 60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm2) 2013 MDX Oil change capacity (including filter): 4.5 US qt (4.3 L) Automatic Transmission Fluid: Acura ATF DW-1 (automatic transmission fluid) (see page 517). Capacity: SH-AWD differential case 2.6 US qt (2.5 L) Transfer Assembly Fluid: Acura Hypoid Gear Oil (HGO-1). Service Information Summary Gasoline: Premium unleaded gasoline, pump...
..., 2.2 kgf/cm2) Compact Spare Tire: 60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm2) 2013 MDX Oil change capacity (including filter): 4.5 US qt (4.3 L) Automatic Transmission Fluid: Acura ATF DW-1 (automatic transmission fluid) (see page 517). Capacity: SH-AWD differential case 2.6 US qt (2.5 L) Transfer Assembly Fluid: Acura Hypoid Gear Oil (HGO-1). Service Information Summary Gasoline: Premium unleaded gasoline, pump...