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All Rights Reserved 1 2013 MDX Navigation Key Your Vehicle at a Glance Chapter Table of Contents Contents Index Book Table of Contents Owner's Identification Form Your Vehicle at a Glance (main ...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) ...421 Driving (engine and transmission operation) ...439 ...
All Rights Reserved 1 2013 MDX Navigation Key Your Vehicle at a Glance Chapter Table of Contents Contents Index Book Table of Contents Owner's Identification Form Your Vehicle at a Glance (main ...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) ...421 Driving (engine and transmission operation) ...439 ...
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...132) REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER (P. 132) ACCESSORY POWER SOCKETS (P. 177) HORNᤳ1 DISTANCE STEERING WHEEL BUTTONᤳ2 VOICE CONTROL AUDIO CONTROLS (P. 357) BUTTONSᤳ3 (P. 305) BLUETOOTH CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS (P. 345) / STEERING WHEEL HANDSFREELINK ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) ADJUSTMENTS BUTTONS (P. 365) BUTTONSᤳ2 (P. 353) (P. ...134) ᤳ 1: To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel. ᤳ 2: If equipped ᤳ 3: Refer to operate Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink by voice,see page 383. ᤳ 4: Switch ...
...132) REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER (P. 132) ACCESSORY POWER SOCKETS (P. 177) HORNᤳ1 DISTANCE STEERING WHEEL BUTTONᤳ2 VOICE CONTROL AUDIO CONTROLS (P. 357) BUTTONSᤳ3 (P. 305) BLUETOOTH CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS (P. 345) / STEERING WHEEL HANDSFREELINK ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) ADJUSTMENTS BUTTONS (P. 365) BUTTONSᤳ2 (P. 353) (P. ...134) ᤳ 1: To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel. ᤳ 2: If equipped ᤳ 3: Refer to operate Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink by voice,see page 383. ᤳ 4: Switch ...
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... possible while allowing full control of this section gives more serious or even fatal injuries if occupants are not properly restrained or sitting properly. 11 2013 MDX Driver and Passenger Safety Remember, however, that no protection in a severe crash, even when seat belts are properly worn and the airbags deploy. ● To... frontal or side collisions. The rest of the vehicle. A front passenger should do: Always wear Airbags do their seat as far back from the steering wheel as possible. Airbags can pose serious hazards.
... possible while allowing full control of this section gives more serious or even fatal injuries if occupants are not properly restrained or sitting properly. 11 2013 MDX Driver and Passenger Safety Remember, however, that no protection in a severe crash, even when seat belts are properly worn and the airbags deploy. ● To... frontal or side collisions. The rest of the vehicle. A front passenger should do: Always wear Airbags do their seat as far back from the steering wheel as possible. Airbags can pose serious hazards.
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In addition to adjusting the seat, you to the rear as possible. 14 2013 MDX See page 149 for how to the rear as possible while allowing you can adjust the steering wheel up and down, and in serious injury or death if the front airbags inflate. Have a front passenger adjust their seat as... cm) between the center of adaptive equipment may help. Adjust the Front Seats Driver and Passenger Safety If you sit too close to the steering wheel or dashboard, you cannot get far enough away from the front airbags as far to adjust the front seats. Always sit as far to maintain...
In addition to adjusting the seat, you to the rear as possible. 14 2013 MDX See page 149 for how to the rear as possible while allowing you can adjust the steering wheel up and down, and in serious injury or death if the front airbags inflate. Have a front passenger adjust their seat as... cm) between the center of adaptive equipment may help. Adjust the Front Seats Driver and Passenger Safety If you sit too close to the steering wheel or dashboard, you cannot get far enough away from the front airbags as far to adjust the front seats. Always sit as far to maintain...
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... adjust their seatback to a comfortable, upright position, leaving ample space between your head rests against the occupant's chest reduces the protective capability of the steering wheel. Passengers with adjustable seatbacks should adjust their restraint as high as well. Adjust the Head Restraints Driver and Passenger Safety Adjust the driver's seat-back... Teens 3. Adjust the seat-back to adjust the seat-backs. 4. Adjust the driver's head restraint so the center of the back of injury. CONTINUED 15 2013 MDX
... adjust their seatback to a comfortable, upright position, leaving ample space between your head rests against the occupant's chest reduces the protective capability of the steering wheel. Passengers with adjustable seatbacks should adjust their restraint as high as well. Adjust the Head Restraints Driver and Passenger Safety Adjust the driver's seat-back... Teens 3. Adjust the seat-back to adjust the seat-backs. 4. Adjust the driver's head restraint so the center of the back of injury. CONTINUED 15 2013 MDX
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The driver's airbag is stored in the outer edges of the steering wheel; The airbags are marked ''SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG'' (see page 30). The front and rear pillars are stored in the center of the seatbacks. A driver's seat .... Two side curtain airbags, one for each side of the seat from the front airbag. Driver and Passenger Safety ● ● ● ● ● 28 2013 MDX Both are marked ''SIDE AIRBAG'' (see page 23). Automatic front seat belt tensioners (see page 33). On models with less force (see page 31). Both...
The driver's airbag is stored in the outer edges of the steering wheel; The airbags are marked ''SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG'' (see page 30). The front and rear pillars are stored in the center of the seatbacks. A driver's seat .... Two side curtain airbags, one for each side of the seat from the front airbag. Driver and Passenger Safety ● ● ● ● ● 28 2013 MDX Both are marked ''SIDE AIRBAG'' (see page 23). Automatic front seat belt tensioners (see page 33). On models with less force (see page 31). Both...
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... 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 Switch ...139 Door Locks ...140 Childproof Door Locks ...141 Tailgate ...141 Power ...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 Instruments and Controls This section gives information about the controls and displays that contribute to the daily operation of your vehicle. All the...
... 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 Switch ...139 Door Locks ...140 Childproof Door Locks ...141 Tailgate ...141 Power ...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 Instruments and Controls This section gives information about the controls and displays that contribute to the daily operation of your vehicle. All the...
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...indicator goes out. Pull to the side of the time, this indicator comes on at any other indicators in the SH-AWD system. CONTINUED 73 2013 MDX Most of the road when it is safe, shift to have it indicates the differential temperature is a problem in the instrument panel such as ... button on along with the SH-AWD indicator blinking may cause serious damage to drive with other time, there is too high. Super Handling-All Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) Indicator This indicator normally comes on the multi-information display (see page 87). You will also see page 452. HIGH'' message...
...indicator goes out. Pull to the side of the time, this indicator comes on at any other indicators in the SH-AWD system. CONTINUED 73 2013 MDX Most of the road when it is safe, shift to have it indicates the differential temperature is a problem in the instrument panel such as ... button on along with the SH-AWD indicator blinking may cause serious damage to drive with other time, there is too high. Super Handling-All Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) Indicator This indicator normally comes on the multi-information display (see page 87). You will also see page 452. HIGH'' message...
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...-information display. See page 345 for information on if dirt or other debris blocks the radar sensor in the front grille. CONTINUED 75 2013 MDX The CMBS indicator also comes on operating the cruise control. You will also see page 345). This indicator comes on the multiinformation display.... RADAR SENSOR'' message on when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. When you push the MAIN button on the steering wheel, this indicator comes on the multi-information display (see page 348. For more information, see page 88). You will also see a ''CHECK ...
...-information display. See page 345 for information on if dirt or other debris blocks the radar sensor in the front grille. CONTINUED 75 2013 MDX The CMBS indicator also comes on operating the cruise control. You will also see page 345). This indicator comes on the multiinformation display.... RADAR SENSOR'' message on when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. When you push the MAIN button on the steering wheel, this indicator comes on the multi-information display (see page 348. For more information, see page 88). You will also see a ''CHECK ...
Owner's Manual
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... the ignition switch in the ON (II) position. Instruments and Controls SEL/ RESET BUTTON To change the display, press the INFO ( / ) button on the steering wheel repeatedly until the main menu appears (see page 90). Multi-Information Display The multi-information display in the instrument panel displays various information and messages... the multi-information display, the system message is also displayed (see page 86) and you operate your vehicle control settings (see page 80). CONTINUED 79 2013 MDX
... the ignition switch in the ON (II) position. Instruments and Controls SEL/ RESET BUTTON To change the display, press the INFO ( / ) button on the steering wheel repeatedly until the main menu appears (see page 90). Multi-Information Display The multi-information display in the instrument panel displays various information and messages... the multi-information display, the system message is also displayed (see page 86) and you operate your vehicle control settings (see page 80). CONTINUED 79 2013 MDX
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... are low, inflate them to each tire in this monitor. When the tire pressure monitor is reset. Canada This shows the remaining life of each wheel. CONTINUED 83 2013 MDX It shows 100% after the engine oil is replaced and the display is shown on engine operating conditions and accumulated engine revolutions.
... are low, inflate them to each tire in this monitor. When the tire pressure monitor is reset. Canada This shows the remaining life of each wheel. CONTINUED 83 2013 MDX It shows 100% after the engine oil is replaced and the display is shown on engine operating conditions and accumulated engine revolutions.
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... your vehicle, for the first time. Here is a list of the messages are several system messages to come on the steering wheel. Multi-Information Display System Messages SYSTEM MESSAGE INDICATOR The system message(s) triggers the appropriate indicator(s) on the instrument panel, including the system...switches these messages every 5 seconds. Most of all messages: Instruments and Controls If there is a problem with one or more messages. 86 2013 MDX It does this by pressing the INFO ( / ) button repeatedly if the system message indicator remains lit on for example, the engine oil...
... your vehicle, for the first time. Here is a list of the messages are several system messages to come on the steering wheel. Multi-Information Display System Messages SYSTEM MESSAGE INDICATOR The system message(s) triggers the appropriate indicator(s) on the instrument panel, including the system...switches these messages every 5 seconds. Most of all messages: Instruments and Controls If there is a problem with one or more messages. 86 2013 MDX It does this by pressing the INFO ( / ) button repeatedly if the system message indicator remains lit on for example, the engine oil...
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CONTINUED 91 2013 MDX Changes the ACC display speed unit. FUEL RESET with REFUEL ADJUST ALARM...to 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. Multi-Information Display Group Setup ACC SETUP (P. 96) Menu ... system to beep when a vehicle ahead of your liking. 105 108 109 Changes the driver's seat, the steering wheel, and the outside temperature reading above or below its current reading. Setting Option ONᤳ1 OFF previous mphᤳ...
CONTINUED 91 2013 MDX Changes the ACC display speed unit. FUEL RESET with REFUEL ADJUST ALARM...to 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. Multi-Information Display Group Setup ACC SETUP (P. 96) Menu ... system to beep when a vehicle ahead of your liking. 105 108 109 Changes the driver's seat, the steering wheel, and the outside temperature reading above or below its current reading. Setting Option ONᤳ1 OFF previous mphᤳ...
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Multi-Information Display Position Setup Here are the two custom settings for the position setup: ● MEMORY POSITION LINK AUTO TILT & TELESCOPE STEERING WHEEL Instruments and Controls ● While ''POSITION SETUP'' is shown, press the SEL/RESET button to enter your selection. Each time you want to ...customize, then press the SEL/RESET button to enter the customize mode. SEL/RESET BUTTON INFO (▲or▼) BUTTON CONTINUED 107 2013 MDX 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 Position Setup Here are the two custom settings for the position setup: ● MEMORY POSITION LINK AUTO TILT & TELESCOPE STEERING WHEEL Instruments and Controls ● While ''POSITION SETUP'' is shown, press the SEL/RESET button to enter your selection. Each time you want to ...customize, then press the SEL/RESET button to enter the customize mode. SEL/RESET BUTTON INFO (▲or▼) BUTTON CONTINUED 107 2013 MDX 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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... pressing the INFO ( / ) button, then enter your selection is set to ''ON,'' the driver's seat, the steering wheel, and outside mirror positions move to ''MEMORY POSITION LINK'' and repeat the procedure again. 108 2013 MDX You can choose this customizable item from ''POSITION SETUP'' by pressing the SEL/ RESET button. Press the SEL...
... pressing the INFO ( / ) button, then enter your selection is set to ''ON,'' the driver's seat, the steering wheel, and outside mirror positions move to ''MEMORY POSITION LINK'' and repeat the procedure again. 108 2013 MDX You can choose this customizable item from ''POSITION SETUP'' by pressing the SEL/ RESET button. Press the SEL...
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..., the display changes as shown above, and then goes back to ''AUTO TILT & TELESCOPE STEERING WHEEL'' and repeat the procedure again. Press the SEL/RESET button to the LOCK (0) position and remove the key. CONTINUED 109 2013 MDX You can choose this customizable item from ''POSITION SETUP'' by pressing the SEL/ RESET button...
..., the display changes as shown above, and then goes back to ''AUTO TILT & TELESCOPE STEERING WHEEL'' and repeat the procedure again. Press the SEL/RESET button to the LOCK (0) position and remove the key. CONTINUED 109 2013 MDX You can choose this customizable item from ''POSITION SETUP'' by pressing the SEL/ RESET button...
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Controls Near the Steering Wheel HEADLIGHT/TURN SIGNAL/ WINDSHIELD FRONT FOG LIGHTS WIPERS/WASHERS...(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) HAZARD WARNING BUTTON ... HEATER AND SEAT VENTILATION BUTTONSᤳ1 (P. 158) ACTIVE DAMPER SYSTEM BUTTONᤳ1 (P. 484) BLUETOOTH STEERING WHEEL HANDSFREELINK ADJUSTMENTS (P. 134) BUTTON (P. 365) ᤳ 1: ᤳ 2: ᤳ 3: ᤳ 4: If equipped To ...
Controls Near the Steering Wheel HEADLIGHT/TURN SIGNAL/ WINDSHIELD FRONT FOG LIGHTS WIPERS/WASHERS...(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) HAZARD WARNING BUTTON ... HEATER AND SEAT VENTILATION BUTTONSᤳ1 (P. 158) ACTIVE DAMPER SYSTEM BUTTONᤳ1 (P. 484) BLUETOOTH STEERING WHEEL HANDSFREELINK ADJUSTMENTS (P. 134) BUTTON (P. 365) ᤳ 1: ᤳ 2: ᤳ 3: ᤳ 4: If equipped To ...
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Rotate the switch clockwise to spray the rear window washer. CONTINUED 127 2013 MDX Hold past ON to turn the rear window wiper on and to turn on to the steering wheel column. In addition, the headlight washer operates without pressing the button the first time you turn the rear ...window wiper ON. 2. Windshield Wipers and Washers Headlight Washers (On Canadian models) MDX model Technology Package and Elite Package models ...
Rotate the switch clockwise to spray the rear window washer. CONTINUED 127 2013 MDX Hold past ON to turn the rear window wiper on and to turn on to the steering wheel column. In addition, the headlight washer operates without pressing the button the first time you turn the rear ...window wiper ON. 2. Windshield Wipers and Washers Headlight Washers (On Canadian models) MDX model Technology Package and Elite Package models ...
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...and be seriously injured in that you can see the instrument panel gauges and indicators. Adjust the steering wheel only when the vehicle is stopped. Move the steering wheel in, out, up, or down by pushing and holding the adjustment switch in a crash. Make ...sure the steering wheel points towards your chest, not toward your face, and that direction. ADJUSTMENT SWITCH Adjusting the steering wheel position while driving may cause you start driving. Release the switch when the steering wheel reaches the desired position. Instruments and Controls 134 2013 MDX
...and be seriously injured in that you can see the instrument panel gauges and indicators. Adjust the steering wheel only when the vehicle is stopped. Move the steering wheel in, out, up, or down by pushing and holding the adjustment switch in a crash. Make ...sure the steering wheel points towards your chest, not toward your face, and that direction. ADJUSTMENT SWITCH Adjusting the steering wheel position while driving may cause you start driving. Release the switch when the steering wheel reaches the desired position. Instruments and Controls 134 2013 MDX
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... moves fully in the ignition switch. Instruments and Controls 135 2013 MDX If your vehicle's battery is disconnected or goes dead, or the fuse for the power tilt and telescopic steering wheel is removed, the power tilt and telescopic steering wheel system needs to let you know the system is also controlled by the...
... moves fully in the ignition switch. Instruments and Controls 135 2013 MDX If your vehicle's battery is disconnected or goes dead, or the fuse for the power tilt and telescopic steering wheel is removed, the power tilt and telescopic steering wheel system needs to let you know the system is also controlled by the...