Owner's Manual
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...controls) ...3 Driver and Passenger Safety (seat belts, SRS, and child protection) ...5 Instruments and Controls (indicators, gauges, multi-information display, dashboard, and steering column) ...65 Features (climate control, audio, rear entertainment, steering wheel, security, cruise control, and other convenience items) .. 181 Before Driving (fuel, vehicle break-in, and cargo loading) ...... tire, Jump starting, overheating, and fuses)...549 Technical Information (vehicle specifications, tires, and emissions controls) ...575 Warranty and Client Relations (U.S. All Rights Reserved 1 2013 MDX
...controls) ...3 Driver and Passenger Safety (seat belts, SRS, and child protection) ...5 Instruments and Controls (indicators, gauges, multi-information display, dashboard, and steering column) ...65 Features (climate control, audio, rear entertainment, steering wheel, security, cruise control, and other convenience items) .. 181 Before Driving (fuel, vehicle break-in, and cargo loading) ...... tire, Jump starting, overheating, and fuses)...549 Technical Information (vehicle specifications, tires, and emissions controls) ...575 Warranty and Client Relations (U.S. All Rights Reserved 1 2013 MDX
Owner's Manual
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...Features How to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park; Warranty and Client Relations (U.S. Driving The proper way to operate the climate control system, the audio system, rear entertainment system, and other cargo. There is also a list of the information you need when you pull up to the fuel pump. 2 2013 MDX... dimensions, capacities, and technical information. Before Driving What gasoline to use, how to load luggage and other convenience features. Your Vehicle at a Glance A quick reference to the main controls in this manual. Taking Care of the supplemental...
...Features How to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park; Warranty and Client Relations (U.S. Driving The proper way to operate the climate control system, the audio system, rear entertainment system, and other cargo. There is also a list of the information you need when you pull up to the fuel pump. 2 2013 MDX... dimensions, capacities, and technical information. Before Driving What gasoline to use, how to load luggage and other convenience features. Your Vehicle at a Glance A quick reference to the main controls in this manual. Taking Care of the supplemental...
Owner's Manual
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... This section gives you how to use seat belts. It explains how your vehicle. Adjust the Seat-Backs ...15 4. Important Safety Precautions ...6 Your Vehicle's Safety Features...8 Seat Belts ...9 Airbags ...10 Protecting Adults and Teens...12 1. Adjust the Front Seats ...14 3. Fasten and Position the Seat Belts ...16 6. And it tells you... how to properly restrain infants and children in Front...59 Additional Safety Precautions ...60 Carbon Monoxide Hazard ...61 Safety Labels ...62 Driver and Passenger Safety 5 2013 MDX Close and Lock the Doors ...12 2.
... This section gives you how to use seat belts. It explains how your vehicle. Adjust the Seat-Backs ...15 4. Important Safety Precautions ...6 Your Vehicle's Safety Features...8 Seat Belts ...9 Airbags ...10 Protecting Adults and Teens...12 1. Adjust the Front Seats ...14 3. Fasten and Position the Seat Belts ...16 6. And it tells you... how to properly restrain infants and children in Front...59 Additional Safety Precautions ...60 Carbon Monoxide Hazard ...61 Safety Labels ...62 Driver and Passenger Safety 5 2013 MDX Close and Lock the Doors ...12 2.
Owner's Manual
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... (OPDS) Sensor (11) Driver and Passenger Safety (8) Your vehicle is equipped with many features that tighten the front seat belts in protecting yourself and your passengers. (2) (1) (2) ᤳ : On models with Collision Mitigation Braking System ™ (CMBS ™) 8 2013 MDX These include a strong steel framework that forms a safety cage around the passenger compartment, front...
... (OPDS) Sensor (11) Driver and Passenger Safety (8) Your vehicle is equipped with many features that tighten the front seat belts in protecting yourself and your passengers. (2) (1) (2) ᤳ : On models with Collision Mitigation Braking System ™ (CMBS ™) 8 2013 MDX These include a strong steel framework that forms a safety cage around the passenger compartment, front...
Owner's Manual
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...you and your seat belt, and make sure you wear it properly. 9 2013 MDX Driver and Passenger Safety ● Keep you from the airbag. ●...should the airbags ever deploy. Help protect you in almost every type of the vehicle's built-in safety features. side impacts - rollovers ● Of course, seat belts cannot completely protect you in most states and...to fasten your risk of the vehicle and against the inside of serious injury. Your Vehicle's Safety Features Seat Belts Your vehicle is equipped with seat belts in all Canadian provinces and territories require you to...
...you and your seat belt, and make sure you wear it properly. 9 2013 MDX Driver and Passenger Safety ● Keep you from the airbag. ●...should the airbags ever deploy. Help protect you in almost every type of the vehicle's built-in safety features. side impacts - rollovers ● Of course, seat belts cannot completely protect you in most states and...to fasten your risk of the vehicle and against the inside of serious injury. Your Vehicle's Safety Features Seat Belts Your vehicle is equipped with seat belts in all Canadian provinces and territories require you to...
Owner's Manual
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Your Vehicle's Safety Features Airbags Driver and Passenger Safety Your vehicle has a supplemental restraint system (SRS) with front airbags to help protect the heads and chests of the driver ... on how your vehicle has side curtain airbags to severe frontal collision (see page 33 for additional information on how your front airbags work ). 10 2013 MDX
Your Vehicle's Safety Features Airbags Driver and Passenger Safety Your vehicle has a supplemental restraint system (SRS) with front airbags to help protect the heads and chests of the driver ... on how your vehicle has side curtain airbags to severe frontal collision (see page 33 for additional information on how your front airbags work ). 10 2013 MDX
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... Passenger Safety Remember, however, that no protection in a severe crash, even when seat belts are not properly restrained or sitting properly. 11 2013 MDX They are : ● What you can maximize your airbags are designed to know about how you should move their job, airbags must inflate...tremendous force. The rest of the vehicle. Airbags can cause minor injuries or more detailed information about your safety. Your Vehicle's Safety Features The most important things you need to supplement the seat belts. ● Airbags offer no safety system can prevent all injuries or ...
... Passenger Safety Remember, however, that no protection in a severe crash, even when seat belts are not properly restrained or sitting properly. 11 2013 MDX They are : ● What you can maximize your airbags are designed to know about how you should move their job, airbags must inflate...tremendous force. The rest of the vehicle. Airbags can cause minor injuries or more detailed information about your safety. Your Vehicle's Safety Features The most important things you need to supplement the seat belts. ● Airbags offer no safety system can prevent all injuries or ...
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... tightly closed , the ''DOOR & TAILGATE OPEN'' message will come on . Driver and Passenger Safety 13 2013 MDX When both tailgate and one or more information, see page 140. Your vehicle has the auto door locking/unlocking feature. Locking the doors also helps prevent an outsider from accidentally opening a door when you come to...
... tightly closed , the ''DOOR & TAILGATE OPEN'' message will come on . Driver and Passenger Safety 13 2013 MDX When both tailgate and one or more information, see page 140. Your vehicle has the auto door locking/unlocking feature. Locking the doors also helps prevent an outsider from accidentally opening a door when you come to...
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.... Do not spill any objects or metal items under the front passenger's seat may see them from the airbag's surface. If this feature is to do so. CONTINUED 31 2013 MDX Additional Information About Your Airbags The total time for inflation and deflation is less than of a second, so fast that the airbags...
.... Do not spill any objects or metal items under the front passenger's seat may see them from the airbag's surface. If this feature is to do so. CONTINUED 31 2013 MDX Additional Information About Your Airbags The total time for inflation and deflation is less than of a second, so fast that the airbags...
Owner's Manual
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...tunnels or parking facilities. To turn them on automatically when the outside light level becomes low (at any time. Even with the automatic lighting feature turned on, we recommend that you remove the key and open the driver's door. Pull it back to return to low beams. To...other exterior lights, when it . To change the ''AUTO LIGHT SENSITIVITY'' setting, see page 74). Instruments and Controls CONTINUED 129 2013 MDX AUTO - The automatic lighting feature turns on as you leave the lights on as long as a reminder. This indicator stays on if you hold the lever back....
...tunnels or parking facilities. To turn them on automatically when the outside light level becomes low (at any time. Even with the automatic lighting feature turned on, we recommend that you remove the key and open the driver's door. Pull it back to return to low beams. To...other exterior lights, when it . To change the ''AUTO LIGHT SENSITIVITY'' setting, see page 74). Instruments and Controls CONTINUED 129 2013 MDX AUTO - The automatic lighting feature turns on as you leave the lights on as long as a reminder. This indicator stays on if you hold the lever back....
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... With the headlight switch off, the daytime running lights are on low beam. Do not cover this sensor or spill liquids on it. 130 2013 MDX With the light switch in the AUTO position, you can use the fog lights when the headlights turn on automatically. When the headlights are on..., the daytime running lights come on when you set the parking brake. Instruments and Controls The automatic lighting feature is controlled by turning the switch next to the ON (II) position and release the parking brake. You can also use the fog lights ...
... With the headlight switch off, the daytime running lights are on low beam. Do not cover this sensor or spill liquids on it. 130 2013 MDX With the light switch in the AUTO position, you can use the fog lights when the headlights turn on automatically. When the headlights are on..., the daytime running lights come on when you set the parking brake. Instruments and Controls The automatic lighting feature is controlled by turning the switch next to the ON (II) position and release the parking brake. You can also use the fog lights ...
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...the headlight switch on again when you unlock or open , you remove the key and close the driver's door. Automatic Lighting Off Feature This feature turns off the headlights, all other exterior lights, and the instrument panel lights within 15 seconds, the lights go off after you... will hear a lightson reminder chime. If you turn off . Instruments and Controls 131 2013 MDX When the multi-information display shows a ''DRL OFF'' ...
...the headlight switch on again when you unlock or open , you remove the key and close the driver's door. Automatic Lighting Off Feature This feature turns off the headlights, all other exterior lights, and the instrument panel lights within 15 seconds, the lights go off after you... will hear a lightson reminder chime. If you turn off . Instruments and Controls 131 2013 MDX When the multi-information display shows a ''DRL OFF'' ...
Owner's Manual
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... close under the these conditions: ● Do not install any accessories on a steep hill. Tailgate Auto-Reverse The power tailgate has an autoreverse feature. The auto reverse feature stops working when the tailgate is about to remove it before you push the tailgate release button inside the handle while the tailgate is... the tailgate sill. If it will stop moving. However, the tailgate may not open or close the tailgate fully by hand. CONTINUED ● ● 143 2013 MDX
... close under the these conditions: ● Do not install any accessories on a steep hill. Tailgate Auto-Reverse The power tailgate has an autoreverse feature. The auto reverse feature stops working when the tailgate is about to remove it before you push the tailgate release button inside the handle while the tailgate is... the tailgate sill. If it will stop moving. However, the tailgate may not open or close the tailgate fully by hand. CONTINUED ● ● 143 2013 MDX
Owner's Manual
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... a Memorized Driving Position Here are the settings activated with the remote transmitter, the driver's seat (except the power lumbar feature) and outside mirrors start to move to the remote comes on. 148 2013 MDX The steering wheel will also see the ''WELCOME DRIVER 1'' or ''WELCOME DRIVER 2'' message on the multi-information display, depending...
... a Memorized Driving Position Here are the settings activated with the remote transmitter, the driver's seat (except the power lumbar feature) and outside mirrors start to move to the remote comes on. 148 2013 MDX The steering wheel will also see the ''WELCOME DRIVER 1'' or ''WELCOME DRIVER 2'' message on the multi-information display, depending...
Owner's Manual
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... for up to 10 minutes after you turn off , and the passengers' windows cannot be raised or lowered. To open either front door cancels this feature, push on the window switch briefly. 160 2013 MDX
... for up to 10 minutes after you turn off , and the passengers' windows cannot be raised or lowered. To open either front door cancels this feature, push on the window switch briefly. 160 2013 MDX
Owner's Manual
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... glare. Be sure to adjust the mirrors before you , then returns to turn on the bottom of the mirror. To turn off this feature, press the button on this feature. The AUTO indicator comes on the mirror may block this sensor and affect its performance. When it is also a sensor on , the... without navigation system There is on the back of a vehicle behind you. The inside and outside mirrors clean and adjusted for best visibility. CONTINUED 165 2013 MDX
... glare. Be sure to adjust the mirrors before you , then returns to turn on the bottom of the mirror. To turn off this feature, press the button on this feature. The AUTO indicator comes on the mirror may block this sensor and affect its performance. When it is also a sensor on , the... without navigation system There is on the back of a vehicle behind you. The inside and outside mirrors clean and adjusted for best visibility. CONTINUED 165 2013 MDX
Owner's Manual
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... selector switch to the center (off) position. When you parallel park. Reverse Tilt Door Mirror Both outside door mirrors have a reverse tilt feature. To tilt the passenger's mirror, place the switch in the center position. ● 1. Push the appropriate edge of reverse will tilt ...driver's side) or R (passenger's side). ● Outside mirror positions can be stored in the driving position memory system (see page 168). 166 2013 MDX When in the left , up, or down. 4. Shifting out of the adjustment switch to improve your settings. Turn the ignition switch to its original ...
... selector switch to the center (off) position. When you parallel park. Reverse Tilt Door Mirror Both outside door mirrors have a reverse tilt feature. To tilt the passenger's mirror, place the switch in the center position. ● 1. Push the appropriate edge of reverse will tilt ...driver's side) or R (passenger's side). ● Outside mirror positions can be stored in the driving position memory system (see page 168). 166 2013 MDX When in the left , up, or down. 4. Shifting out of the adjustment switch to improve your settings. Turn the ignition switch to its original ...
Owner's Manual
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...pushing the appropriate button or using the appropriate remote transmitter (Driver 1 or Driver 2). Driving Position Memory System Your vehicle has a memory feature for power lumbar, steering wheel and outside mirrors for best visibility (see page 148. Seat, except for the steering wheel, driver's ...seat, and outside mirrors folded. Instruments and Controls 168 2013 MDX Storing a Driving Position in Memory Store a driving position only when the vehicle is in separate memories. You can be stored in ...
...pushing the appropriate button or using the appropriate remote transmitter (Driver 1 or Driver 2). Driving Position Memory System Your vehicle has a memory feature for power lumbar, steering wheel and outside mirrors for best visibility (see page 148. Seat, except for the steering wheel, driver's ...seat, and outside mirrors folded. Instruments and Controls 168 2013 MDX Storing a Driving Position in Memory Store a driving position only when the vehicle is in separate memories. You can be stored in ...
Owner's Manual
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...system) ...193 Playing the XM® Radio (Models without navigation system) ...197 Playing Discs (Models without navigation system) ...203 181 2013 MDX The security system helps do discourage vandalism and theft to your vehicle provides a comfortable driving environment in your vehicle. Your vehicle has an... anti-theft audio system that requires a code number to use them. Features The climate control system in all weather conditions. models only) ...Rearview Mirror with navigation system) ...AcuraLink® (U.S. This section describes ...
...system) ...193 Playing the XM® Radio (Models without navigation system) ...197 Playing Discs (Models without navigation system) ...203 181 2013 MDX The security system helps do discourage vandalism and theft to your vehicle provides a comfortable driving environment in your vehicle. Your vehicle has an... anti-theft audio system that requires a code number to use them. Features The climate control system in all weather conditions. models only) ...Rearview Mirror with navigation system) ...AcuraLink® (U.S. This section describes ...
Owner's Manual
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...'S SIDE TEMPERATURE CONTROL BUTTONS FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE TEMPERATURE REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER/HEATED MIRROR BUTTON WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER BUTTON FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE TEMPERATURE CONTROL BUTTONS REAR BUTTON Features FAN CONTROL BUTTONS DUAL BUTTON RECIRCULATION BUTTON MODE BUTTON AIR CONDITIONING BUTTON AUTO SYNC INDICATOR REAR CONTROL PANEL REAR PASSENGER COMPARTMENT TEMPERATURE REAR PASSENGER COMPARTMENT...
...'S SIDE TEMPERATURE CONTROL BUTTONS FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE TEMPERATURE REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER/HEATED MIRROR BUTTON WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER BUTTON FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE TEMPERATURE CONTROL BUTTONS REAR BUTTON Features FAN CONTROL BUTTONS DUAL BUTTON RECIRCULATION BUTTON MODE BUTTON AIR CONDITIONING BUTTON AUTO SYNC INDICATOR REAR CONTROL PANEL REAR PASSENGER COMPARTMENT TEMPERATURE REAR PASSENGER COMPARTMENT...