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...; (CMBS™) OFF BUTTONᤳ2 (P.467) MIRROR CONTROLS (P. 166) VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST SYSTEM OFF BUTTON (P. 474) BLIND SPOT INFORMATION SYSTEM (BSI) OFF BUTTONᤳ2 (P. 482) HEADLIGHT WASHER BUTTONᤳ2 (P. 127) ᤳ4 INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS (P. 133) PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR (P. 37) HAZARD WARNING BUTTON (P. 132) REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER (P. 132) ACCESSORY POWER SOCKETS... 383. ᤳ 4: Switch location varies on models. SEAT HEATER SWITCHES (P. 157) / SEAT HEATER AND SEAT VENTILATION BUTTONSᤳ2 (P. 158) ACTIVE DAMPER SYSTEM BUTTONᤳ2 (P. 484) 4 2013 MDX
...; (CMBS™) OFF BUTTONᤳ2 (P.467) MIRROR CONTROLS (P. 166) VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST SYSTEM OFF BUTTON (P. 474) BLIND SPOT INFORMATION SYSTEM (BSI) OFF BUTTONᤳ2 (P. 482) HEADLIGHT WASHER BUTTONᤳ2 (P. 127) ᤳ4 INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS (P. 133) PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR (P. 37) HAZARD WARNING BUTTON (P. 132) REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER (P. 132) ACCESSORY POWER SOCKETS... 383. ᤳ 4: Switch location varies on models. SEAT HEATER SWITCHES (P. 157) / SEAT HEATER AND SEAT VENTILATION BUTTONSᤳ2 (P. 158) ACTIVE DAMPER SYSTEM BUTTONᤳ2 (P. 484) 4 2013 MDX
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......78 Multi-Information Display ...79 Controls Near the Steering Wheel ...125 Windshield Wipers and Washers ...126 Rear Window Wiper and Washer ...127 Turn Signal and Headlights ...128 Hazard Warning Button ...132 Rear Window Defogger ...132 Instrument Panel Brightness ...133 Steering Wheel Adjustments ...134 Keys and Locks ...136 Immobilizer System ...138 Ignition... Outlet ...149 155 157 158 160 163 164 165 168 170 173 174 175 175 175 176 176 177 177 178 Instruments and Controls 65 2013 MDX
......78 Multi-Information Display ...79 Controls Near the Steering Wheel ...125 Windshield Wipers and Washers ...126 Rear Window Wiper and Washer ...127 Turn Signal and Headlights ...128 Hazard Warning Button ...132 Rear Window Defogger ...132 Instrument Panel Brightness ...133 Steering Wheel Adjustments ...134 Keys and Locks ...136 Immobilizer System ...138 Ignition... Outlet ...149 155 157 158 160 163 164 165 168 170 173 174 175 175 175 176 176 177 177 178 Instruments and Controls 65 2013 MDX
Owner's Manual
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... ignition switch to the ACCESSORY (I) or the LOCK (0) position without turning off if you open the driver's door. Instruments and Controls 74 2013 MDX A reminder chime will remain on automatically. High Beam Indicator This indicator comes on the fog lights. It will then go off the light ... sound when you have inserted a properly coded ignition key. If it is in AUTO and the lights turn on with the high beam headlights. For more information, see page 130. Lights On Indicator This indicator reminds you turn on . Fog Light Indicator This indicator comes on...
... ignition switch to the ACCESSORY (I) or the LOCK (0) position without turning off if you open the driver's door. Instruments and Controls 74 2013 MDX A reminder chime will remain on automatically. High Beam Indicator This indicator comes on the fog lights. It will then go off the light ... sound when you have inserted a properly coded ignition key. If it is in AUTO and the lights turn on with the high beam headlights. For more information, see page 130. Lights On Indicator This indicator reminds you turn on . Fog Light Indicator This indicator comes on...
Owner's Manual
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... customized settings as default. 120 121 123 93 WIPER SETUP (P. 123) DEFAULT ALL (P. 93) ᤳ: Default setting WIPER ACTION 92 2013 MDX The exterior lights flash each time you press the LOCK button twice. Multi-Information Display Group Setup LIGHTING SETUP (P. 110) Menu Item INTERIOR... LIGHT DIMMING TIME HEADLIGHT AUTO OFF TIMER Description Changes how long (in seconds) the interior lights stay on after you close the doors and the tailgate....
... customized settings as default. 120 121 123 93 WIPER SETUP (P. 123) DEFAULT ALL (P. 93) ᤳ: Default setting WIPER ACTION 92 2013 MDX The exterior lights flash each time you press the LOCK button twice. Multi-Information Display Group Setup LIGHTING SETUP (P. 110) Menu Item INTERIOR... LIGHT DIMMING TIME HEADLIGHT AUTO OFF TIMER Description Changes how long (in seconds) the interior lights stay on after you close the doors and the tailgate....
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... MIN levels and OFF for levels in between. Choose HIGH, MID, or LOW for the auto interior illumination settings. CONTINUED 105 2013 MDX Multi-Information Display Auto Interior Illumination While the headlight switch is successfully completed, the display changes as shown above, and then goes back to start dimming as late as possible...
... MIN levels and OFF for levels in between. Choose HIGH, MID, or LOW for the auto interior illumination settings. CONTINUED 105 2013 MDX Multi-Information Display Auto Interior Illumination While the headlight switch is successfully completed, the display changes as shown above, and then goes back to start dimming as late as possible...
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Multi-Information Display Lighting Setup Here are the three custom settings for the lighting setup: ● INTERIOR LIGHT DIMMING TIME HEADLIGHT AUTO OFF TIMER AUTO LIGHT SENSITIVITY Instruments and Controls ● ● While ''LIGHTING SETUP'' is shown, press the SEL/RESET button to enter your selection. ... see the setting you press the INFO ( / ) button, the screen changes as shown in the illustration. SEL/RESET BUTTON INFO (▲or▼) BUTTON 110 2013 MDX Each time you want to customize, then press the SEL/RESET button to enter the customize mode.
Multi-Information Display Lighting Setup Here are the three custom settings for the lighting setup: ● INTERIOR LIGHT DIMMING TIME HEADLIGHT AUTO OFF TIMER AUTO LIGHT SENSITIVITY Instruments and Controls ● ● While ''LIGHTING SETUP'' is shown, press the SEL/RESET button to enter your selection. ... see the setting you press the INFO ( / ) button, the screen changes as shown in the illustration. SEL/RESET BUTTON INFO (▲or▼) BUTTON 110 2013 MDX Each time you want to customize, then press the SEL/RESET button to enter the customize mode.
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...by pressing the INFO ( / ) button, then enter your selection by pressing the INFO ( / ) button repeatedly. Multi-Information Display Headlight Auto Off Timer The headlights, parking lights, side marker lights, taillights, and license plate lights go off after the selected time when you remove the key from ...''LIGHTING SETUP'' by pressing the SEL/RESET button. 112 2013 MDX To change how long the lights stay on before they ...
...by pressing the INFO ( / ) button, then enter your selection by pressing the INFO ( / ) button repeatedly. Multi-Information Display Headlight Auto Off Timer The headlights, parking lights, side marker lights, taillights, and license plate lights go off after the selected time when you remove the key from ...''LIGHTING SETUP'' by pressing the SEL/RESET button. 112 2013 MDX To change how long the lights stay on before they ...
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... ''SETTING INCOMPLETE'' message appears, go back to the customize item screen. MIN - The headlights come on when it is somewhat dark. LOW- The headlights come on when it is successfully completed, the display changes as sunset or sunrise. You can choose...SETUP'' by pressing the INFO ( / ) button repeatedly. 113 2013 MDX Multi-Information Display Auto Light Sensitivity The headlights automatically come on when the headlight switch is as bright as shown above, and then goes back to ''HEADLIGHT AUTO OFF TIMER'' and repeat the procedure again. MID -...
... ''SETTING INCOMPLETE'' message appears, go back to the customize item screen. MIN - The headlights come on when it is somewhat dark. LOW- The headlights come on when it is successfully completed, the display changes as sunset or sunrise. You can choose...SETUP'' by pressing the INFO ( / ) button repeatedly. 113 2013 MDX Multi-Information Display Auto Light Sensitivity The headlights automatically come on when the headlight switch is as bright as shown above, and then goes back to ''HEADLIGHT AUTO OFF TIMER'' and repeat the procedure again. MID -...
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.... For how to operate B lu e to the navigation system m anual. Switch location varies on m odels. 125 2013 MDX Controls Near the Steering Wheel HEADLIGHT/TURN SIGNAL/ WINDSHIELD FRONT FOG LIGHTS WIPERS/WASHERS (P. 128) PADDLE SHIFTERS (P. 126) (P. 447) BSI ALERT INDICATORᤳ...467) MIRROR CONTROLS (P. 166) VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST SYSTEM OFF BUTTON (P. 474) BLIND SPOT INFORMATION SYSTEM (BSI) OFF BUTTONᤳ1 (P. 482) HEADLIGHT WASHER BUTTONᤳ1 (P. 127) STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS (P. 305) ᤳ4 INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS (P. 133) PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR (P. 37) ...
.... For how to operate B lu e to the navigation system m anual. Switch location varies on m odels. 125 2013 MDX Controls Near the Steering Wheel HEADLIGHT/TURN SIGNAL/ WINDSHIELD FRONT FOG LIGHTS WIPERS/WASHERS (P. 128) PADDLE SHIFTERS (P. 126) (P. 447) BSI ALERT INDICATORᤳ...467) MIRROR CONTROLS (P. 166) VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST SYSTEM OFF BUTTON (P. 474) BLIND SPOT INFORMATION SYSTEM (BSI) OFF BUTTONᤳ1 (P. 482) HEADLIGHT WASHER BUTTONᤳ1 (P. 127) STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS (P. 305) ᤳ4 INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS (P. 133) PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR (P. 37) ...
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...For more sweep after you , and hold it to the shortest delay ( position), the wipers change the ''WIPER ACTION'' setting, see following Headlight Washers section. 1. Vary the delay by turning the adjustment ring. HI - The wipers run at high speed. LO - Low speed... 5. Windshield washers 126 2013 MDX If you release the lever. INT - Intermittent 4. MIST 2. OFF 3. Windshield Wipers and Washers Push the right lever up or down to...
...For more sweep after you , and hold it to the shortest delay ( position), the wipers change the ''WIPER ACTION'' setting, see following Headlight Washers section. 1. Vary the delay by turning the adjustment ring. HI - The wipers run at high speed. LO - Low speed... 5. Windshield washers 126 2013 MDX If you release the lever. INT - Intermittent 4. MIST 2. OFF 3. Windshield Wipers and Washers Push the right lever up or down to...
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...) position. CONTINUED 127 2013 MDX In addition, the headlight washer operates without pressing the button the first time you turn the rear window wiper ON. 2. The headlight washers use this button. The headlights must be operated at any time by pressing the headlight washer button located next to... to spray the rear window washer. Windshield Wipers and Washers Headlight Washers (On Canadian models) MDX model Technology Package and Elite Package models Rear Window Wiper and Washer Instruments and Controls The headlight washers can be turned on to use the same fluid reservoir...
...) position. CONTINUED 127 2013 MDX In addition, the headlight washer operates without pressing the button the first time you turn the rear window wiper ON. 2. The headlight washers use this button. The headlights must be operated at any time by pressing the headlight washer button located next to... to spray the rear window washer. Windshield Wipers and Washers Headlight Washers (On Canadian models) MDX model Technology Package and Elite Package models Rear Window Wiper and Washer Instruments and Controls The headlight washers can be turned on to use the same fluid reservoir...
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Windshield Wipers and Washers, Turn Signal and Headlights 3. When you open the driver's door. 128 2013 MDX Off 3. Fog lights on Instruments and Controls Turn Signal and Headlights Turn Signal - Push down on the lever to signal a left turn and up to the ''OFF'' position, the wiper will hear a reminder chime when ...
Windshield Wipers and Washers, Turn Signal and Headlights 3. When you open the driver's door. 128 2013 MDX Off 3. Fog lights on Instruments and Controls Turn Signal and Headlights Turn Signal - Push down on the lever to signal a left turn and up to the ''OFF'' position, the wiper will hear a reminder chime when ...
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...to the position. To turn them on automatically when the outside light level becomes low (at any time. Instruments and Controls CONTINUED 129 2013 MDX Turn Signal and Headlights When the light switch is in a dense fog, or when you enter dark areas such as long tunnels or parking facilities. AUTO ...you turn the light switch to leave the engine idling or off automatically when the system senses high ambient light. They will remain on the headlights and all other exterior lights, when it . Even with the automatic lighting feature turned on as a reminder. You should also turn off ...
...to the position. To turn them on automatically when the outside light level becomes low (at any time. Instruments and Controls CONTINUED 129 2013 MDX Turn Signal and Headlights When the light switch is in a dense fog, or when you enter dark areas such as long tunnels or parking facilities. AUTO ...you turn the light switch to leave the engine idling or off automatically when the system senses high ambient light. They will remain on the headlights and all other exterior lights, when it . Even with the automatic lighting feature turned on as a reminder. You should also turn off ...
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They will go off when the headlights turn on automatically. Instruments and Controls The automatic lighting feature is controlled by turning the switch next to the ON (II) position and release the parking brake. Do not cover this sensor or spill liquids on it. 130 2013 MDX You can also use the fog lights... only when the headlights are off. With the light switch in the AUTO position, you can use the fog lights when the...
They will go off when the headlights turn on automatically. Instruments and Controls The automatic lighting feature is controlled by turning the switch next to the ON (II) position and release the parking brake. Do not cover this sensor or spill liquids on it. 130 2013 MDX You can also use the fog lights... only when the headlights are off. With the light switch in the AUTO position, you can use the fog lights when the...
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... , you will hear a lightson reminder chime. Instruments and Controls 131 2013 MDX When the multi-information display shows a ''DRL OFF'' message, the daytime running light system. The automatic lighting off feature activates if you leave the headlight switch in the '' '' or '' '' position or if the lights...the LOCK (0) position with the daytime running lights are turned on , but do not open and close the driver's door. To change the ''HEADLIGHT AUTO OFF TIMER'' setting, see a ''CHECK DRL SYSTEM'' message on the multi-information display, there is in the ''AUTO'' position, and...
... , you will hear a lightson reminder chime. Instruments and Controls 131 2013 MDX When the multi-information display shows a ''DRL OFF'' message, the daytime running light system. The automatic lighting off feature activates if you leave the headlight switch in the '' '' or '' '' position or if the lights...the LOCK (0) position with the daytime running lights are turned on , but do not open and close the driver's door. To change the ''HEADLIGHT AUTO OFF TIMER'' setting, see a ''CHECK DRL SYSTEM'' message on the multi-information display, there is in the ''AUTO'' position, and...
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... the + or - button. Instrument Panel Brightness To reduce glare at night, the instrument panel illumination dims when you finish adjusting. 133 2013 MDX You will hear a beep when it is shown on , and when they are off. It goes out 5 seconds after you turn the light... switch to or . To change ''AUTO INTERIOR ILLUMINATION'', see page 105 for when the headlights are on the multi-information display while you adjust it . The brightness can customize when the glare reduction function starts. Instruments and Controls Adjust...
... the + or - button. Instrument Panel Brightness To reduce glare at night, the instrument panel illumination dims when you finish adjusting. 133 2013 MDX You will hear a beep when it is shown on , and when they are off. It goes out 5 seconds after you turn the light... switch to or . To change ''AUTO INTERIOR ILLUMINATION'', see page 105 for when the headlights are on the multi-information display while you adjust it . The brightness can customize when the glare reduction function starts. Instruments and Controls Adjust...
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... affect its performance. Press the button again to normal visibility when the lights are gone. CONTINUED 165 2013 MDX Be sure to reduce glare. When it senses the headlights of a vehicle behind you. Instruments and Controls SENSOR INDICATOR AUTO BUTTON SENSOR When driving after dark,... the automatic dimming rearview mirror always reduces the glare from headlights behind you, then returns to turn on this feature, press the button on the back of the mirror. The AUTO indicator comes...
... affect its performance. Press the button again to normal visibility when the lights are gone. CONTINUED 165 2013 MDX Be sure to reduce glare. When it senses the headlights of a vehicle behind you. Instruments and Controls SENSOR INDICATOR AUTO BUTTON SENSOR When driving after dark,... the automatic dimming rearview mirror always reduces the glare from headlights behind you, then returns to turn on this feature, press the button on the back of the mirror. The AUTO indicator comes...
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... security system helps to protect your vehicle or remove the audio unit. The horn sounds and a combination of headlights, position lights, side marker lights and taillights flashes if someone attempts to it. 341 2013 MDX Before you lock the doors, hood, and tailgate. This alarm continues for two minutes, then the system resets...
... security system helps to protect your vehicle or remove the audio unit. The horn sounds and a combination of headlights, position lights, side marker lights and taillights flashes if someone attempts to it. 341 2013 MDX Before you lock the doors, hood, and tailgate. This alarm continues for two minutes, then the system resets...
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... even with your dealer or another qualified technician. Because of high voltage discharge tube. Maintenance CONTINUED 527 2013 MDX Adjustments should not attempt to your vehicle was new. Low Beam Headlight Bulb Replacement The low beam headlight bulbs are a type of this, you touch the glass, clean it with denatured alcohol and a clean cloth...
... even with your dealer or another qualified technician. Because of high voltage discharge tube. Maintenance CONTINUED 527 2013 MDX Adjustments should not attempt to your vehicle was new. Low Beam Headlight Bulb Replacement The low beam headlight bulbs are a type of this, you touch the glass, clean it with denatured alcohol and a clean cloth...
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... tank and power steering reserve tank. Remove the cap from the engine coolant reserve tank, and then remove the engine coolant reserve tank. Maintenance 528 2013 MDX Lights HOLDING CLIP CAP BULB 5. Turn on the engine coolant reserve tank. 3. ENGINE COOLANT RESERVOIR CONNECTOR (Passenger's side) Use a flat-tip screwdriver to remove the... new bulb. Remove the bulb by pushing on the tab and pulling the connector down. 4. Remove the electrical connector from the stay brackets on the headlights to wipe fluid).
... tank and power steering reserve tank. Remove the cap from the engine coolant reserve tank, and then remove the engine coolant reserve tank. Maintenance 528 2013 MDX Lights HOLDING CLIP CAP BULB 5. Turn on the engine coolant reserve tank. 3. ENGINE COOLANT RESERVOIR CONNECTOR (Passenger's side) Use a flat-tip screwdriver to remove the... new bulb. Remove the bulb by pushing on the tab and pulling the connector down. 4. Remove the electrical connector from the stay brackets on the headlights to wipe fluid).