Owner's Manual
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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) ...ᤳ (P. 77) FOG LIGHT INDICATOR (P. 74) BLIND SPOT INFORMATION SYSTEM INDICATORᤳ (P. 76) The U.S. Differences for the Canadian models are noted in the text. 67 2013 MDX instrument panel is shown.
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) ...ᤳ (P. 77) FOG LIGHT INDICATOR (P. 74) BLIND SPOT INFORMATION SYSTEM INDICATORᤳ (P. 76) The U.S. Differences for the Canadian models are noted in the text. 67 2013 MDX instrument panel is shown.
Owner's Manual
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... ignition switch to Park, and let the engine idle until the indicator goes out. If this indicator comes on along with the SH-AWD indicator blinking may cause serious damage to have it checked. Press the INFO button on the multiinformation display. HIGH'' message on the multi...-information display (see page 88). You will also see page 452. CONTINUED 73 2013 MDX Super Handling-All Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) Indicator This indicator normally comes on at any other indicators in the SH-AWD system. Most of the road when it indicates the differential temperature is a problem in...
... ignition switch to Park, and let the engine idle until the indicator goes out. If this indicator comes on along with the SH-AWD indicator blinking may cause serious damage to have it checked. Press the INFO button on the multiinformation display. HIGH'' message on the multi...-information display (see page 88). You will also see page 452. CONTINUED 73 2013 MDX Super Handling-All Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) Indicator This indicator normally comes on at any other indicators in the SH-AWD system. Most of the road when it indicates the differential temperature is a problem in...
Owner's Manual
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...Trip B. It measures miles in Canadian models. ODOMETER The odometer shows the total distance your vehicle has been driven. 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...in U.S. federal law and Canadian provincial/ territorial regulations to disconnect, reset, or alter the odometer with the intent to ''0.0.'' CONTINUED 81 2013 MDX Each trip meter works independently, so you last reset it , and then press and hold the SEL/RESET button until the number ...
...Trip B. It measures miles in Canadian models. ODOMETER The odometer shows the total distance your vehicle has been driven. 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...in U.S. federal law and Canadian provincial/ territorial regulations to disconnect, reset, or alter the odometer with the intent to ''0.0.'' CONTINUED 81 2013 MDX Each trip meter works independently, so you last reset it , and then press and hold the SEL/RESET button until the number ...
Owner's Manual
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CONTINUED 83 2013 MDX The engine oil life is reset. You can 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 calculated based on ...
CONTINUED 83 2013 MDX The engine oil life is reset. You can 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 calculated based on ...
Owner's Manual
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... Shift Mode) ...447 Using the Paddle Shifters in the S position (Sequential Shift Mode) ...449 Super Handling-All Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD®) System ...452 Parking ...454 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ...455 Braking System ...460 Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...461 Collision Mitigation......487 Trailer Stability Assist ...498 Off-Highway Driving Guidelines...500 Driving 439 2013 MDX It also includes important information on parking your vehicle, the braking system, the Super Handling-All Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD®) system, the vehicle stability assist (VSA®) system, active ...
... Shift Mode) ...447 Using the Paddle Shifters in the S position (Sequential Shift Mode) ...449 Super Handling-All Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD®) System ...452 Parking ...454 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ...455 Braking System ...460 Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...461 Collision Mitigation......487 Trailer Stability Assist ...498 Off-Highway Driving Guidelines...500 Driving 439 2013 MDX It also includes important information on parking your vehicle, the braking system, the Super Handling-All Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD®) system, the vehicle stability assist (VSA®) system, active ...
Owner's Manual
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... in any way that allows you better traction and mobility. It also provides good visibility so you would with a super handling-all wheel drive (SH-AWD) system. Because your vehicle in a twowheel drive vehicle. Avoid sharp turns and abrupt maneuvers whenever possible. You still need to exercise the same care when... the roof. ● Your vehicle is equipped with a passenger vehicle. Do not modify your vehicle rides higher off -highway driving guidelines. ● Driving ● 440 2013 MDX This gives you to the other types of vehicles.
... in any way that allows you better traction and mobility. It also provides good visibility so you would with a super handling-all wheel drive (SH-AWD) system. Because your vehicle in a twowheel drive vehicle. Avoid sharp turns and abrupt maneuvers whenever possible. You still need to exercise the same care when... the roof. ● Your vehicle is equipped with a passenger vehicle. Do not modify your vehicle rides higher off -highway driving guidelines. ● Driving ● 440 2013 MDX This gives you to the other types of vehicles.
Owner's Manual
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...Each wheel-right 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 safety. While the SH...any change in all wheels independently, according to the driving conditions. 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 engine torque to all...
...Each wheel-right 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 safety. While the SH...any change in all wheels independently, according to the driving conditions. 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 engine torque to all...
Owner's Manual
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...'' message also appears on the multi- Super Handling-All Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD®) System Your vehicle still has normal frontwheel drive with the SH-AWD system. 453 2013 MDX If this happens, pull to Park, and let the engine idle until the indicator goes out. HIGH'' message on the multiinformation display, there... possible. information display. Have your vehicle to a dealer to have the advantages of the road when it is safe, shift to the side of SH-AWD.
...'' message also appears on the multi- Super Handling-All Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD®) System Your vehicle still has normal frontwheel drive with the SH-AWD system. 453 2013 MDX If this happens, pull to Park, and let the engine idle until the indicator goes out. HIGH'' message on the multiinformation display, there... possible. information display. Have your vehicle to a dealer to have the advantages of the road when it is safe, shift to the side of SH-AWD.
Owner's Manual
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...stability enhancement, but it will not have the trailer stability assist function. But its higher ground clearance and super handling-all wheel drive (SH-AWD) system allow you turn the system on. If you decide to campgrounds, picnic sites, and similar locations. The VSA system indicator also come... on along with your vehicle before leaving the pavement. 500 2013 MDX Press and hold the VSA off button until you start the engine along with the VSA system, the system and trailer stability assist shuts...
...stability enhancement, but it will not have the trailer stability assist function. But its higher ground clearance and super handling-all wheel drive (SH-AWD) system allow you turn the system on. If you decide to campgrounds, picnic sites, and similar locations. The VSA system indicator also come... on along with your vehicle before leaving the pavement. 500 2013 MDX Press and hold the VSA off button until you start the engine along with the VSA system, the system and trailer stability assist shuts...
Owner's Manual
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... slip off the jack and hurt you get out and may cause damage to the transmission or SH-AWD system. Allow extra room for this purpose. Use a nylon strap to attach the MDX to the recovery vehicle and carefully take out the slack in hilly terrain. Off-Highway Driving Guidelines If... still unable to free yourself, your warranties. Stay on smooth, level dirt roads, and avoid driving in the strap. Driving ● ● ● 503 2013 MDX It will get unstuck. This service is deeper than the wheel hubs, some additional service may be required. If You Get Stuck If you get...
... slip off the jack and hurt you get out and may cause damage to the transmission or SH-AWD system. Allow extra room for this purpose. Use a nylon strap to attach the MDX to the recovery vehicle and carefully take out the slack in hilly terrain. Off-Highway Driving Guidelines If... still unable to free yourself, your warranties. Stay on smooth, level dirt roads, and avoid driving in the strap. Driving ● ● ● 503 2013 MDX It will get unstuck. This service is deeper than the wheel hubs, some additional service may be required. If You Get Stuck If you get...
Owner's Manual
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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 appears (see the remaining engine ...; 41% 50% 40% - 31% 40% 30% - 21% 30% 20% - 16% 20% 15% - 11% 15% 10% - 6% 10% 5% - 1% 5% 0% 0% Maintenance CONTINUED 507 2013 MDX
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 appears (see the remaining engine ...; 41% 50% 40% - 31% 40% 30% - 21% 30% 20% - 16% 20% 15% - 11% 15% 10% - 6% 10% 5% - 1% 5% 0% 0% Maintenance CONTINUED 507 2013 MDX
Owner's Manual
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... maintenance service is not displayed, press the SEL/RESET button on the steering wheel repeatedly until the multi-information display shows blank, SH-AWD and tire pressure. 3. The maintenance item code(s) will disappear, and the engine oil life will see page 514. 4. You will ...reset to ''100.'' If you turn the ignition switch to cancel the oil life reset mode, select ''CANCEL.'' Maintenance 511 2013 MDX Select ''RESET'' by someone other than 10 seconds. CONTINUED MAINTENANCE MAIN ITEM MAINTENANCE SUB ITEMS MAINTENANCE MAIN ITEM MAINTENANCE SUB ITEMS All the...
... maintenance service is not displayed, press the SEL/RESET button on the steering wheel repeatedly until the multi-information display shows blank, SH-AWD and tire pressure. 3. The maintenance item code(s) will disappear, and the engine oil life will see page 514. 4. You will ...reset to ''100.'' If you turn the ignition switch to cancel the oil life reset mode, select ''CANCEL.'' Maintenance 511 2013 MDX Select ''RESET'' by someone other than 10 seconds. CONTINUED MAINTENANCE MAIN ITEM MAINTENANCE SUB ITEMS MAINTENANCE MAIN ITEM MAINTENANCE SUB ITEMS All the...
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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... 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary replacement. Capacity: SH-AWD differential case 2.6 US qt (2.5 L) Transfer Assembly Fluid: Acura Hypoid Gear Oil (HGO-1). 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). Fuel Tank Capacity: 21.00 US gal...(see page 524). Tire Pressure (measured cold): Front/Rear: 32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm2) Compact Spare Tire: 60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm2) 2013 MDX Rear Differential Fluid: Use Acura All-Wheel Drive Fluid (DPSF) only.
... 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary replacement. Capacity: SH-AWD differential case 2.6 US qt (2.5 L) Transfer Assembly Fluid: Acura Hypoid Gear Oil (HGO-1). 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). Fuel Tank Capacity: 21.00 US gal...(see page 524). Tire Pressure (measured cold): Front/Rear: 32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm2) Compact Spare Tire: 60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm2) 2013 MDX Rear Differential Fluid: Use Acura All-Wheel Drive Fluid (DPSF) only.