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... (flat 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 and Canada only) (warranty and contact information)...593 Index ...I Service Information Summary (fluid capacities and tire pressures) 00X31-STX-6600 © 2012 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. -
... (flat 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 and Canada only) (warranty and contact information)...593 Index ...I Service Information Summary (fluid capacities and tire pressures) 00X31-STX-6600 © 2012 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. -
Owner's Manual
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... when you need to take your vehicle's seat belts, an overview of the supplemental restraint system, and valuable information on how to handle them . and Canada only) A summary of the warranties covering your warranty manual for any reason. Taking Care of the Unexpected This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience... detailed information. Your Vehicle at a Glance A quick reference to the main controls in this manual. Overview of Contents Contents A convenient reference to the fuel pump. 2 2013 MDX
... when you need to take your vehicle's seat belts, an overview of the supplemental restraint system, and valuable information on how to handle them . and Canada only) A summary of the warranties covering your warranty manual for any reason. Taking Care of the Unexpected This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience... detailed information. Your Vehicle at a Glance A quick reference to the main controls in this manual. Overview of Contents Contents A convenient reference to the fuel pump. 2 2013 MDX
Owner's Manual
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... page 149 for how to the rear as possible. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Transport Canada recommend that you cannot get far enough away from the front airbags as possible. 14 2013 MDX Sitting too close to the steering wheel or dashboard, you to the rear as far to adjust the...
... page 149 for how to the rear as possible. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Transport Canada recommend that you cannot get far enough away from the front airbags as possible. 14 2013 MDX Sitting too close to the steering wheel or dashboard, you to the rear as far to adjust the...
Owner's Manual
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Canada If you see any other time, or does not come on at all, you should come on the multi-information display. If it does not ... the system checked by your vehicle checked by a dealer as soon as possible if the SRS indicator alerts you to a possible problem. ● ● 36 2013 MDX If the indicator comes on or flashes on after the engine starts. This tells you the system is a problem with your side airbags. It does...
Canada If you see any other time, or does not come on at all, you should come on the multi-information display. If it does not ... the system checked by your vehicle checked by a dealer as soon as possible if the SRS indicator alerts you to a possible problem. ● ● 36 2013 MDX If the indicator comes on or flashes on after the engine starts. This tells you the system is a problem with your side airbags. It does...
Owner's Manual
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... off indicator may be automatically shut off. However, the indicator will be interfering with the airbag. If no weight is a problem with the weight sensors. Canada Be aware that the passenger's front airbag has been shut off repeatedly if the total weight on the front seat, the airbag will not come... Any items under the front passenger's seat. If an adult or teenage passenger is near the airbag cutoff threshold. Any object(s), such as possible. 37 2013 MDX
... off indicator may be automatically shut off. However, the indicator will be interfering with the airbag. If no weight is a problem with the weight sensors. Canada Be aware that the passenger's front airbag has been shut off repeatedly if the total weight on the front seat, the airbag will not come... Any items under the front passenger's seat. If an adult or teenage passenger is near the airbag cutoff threshold. Any object(s), such as possible. 37 2013 MDX
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... or the front passenger's weight sensors ineffective. In the US call 800-382-2238 and in Canada call 888-9-ACURA-9. Do not remove or modify a front seat without consulting your airbags. Driver and Passenger Safety 39 2013 MDX Additional Information About Your Airbags Additional Safety Precautions ● ● Do not attempt to deactivate your...
... or the front passenger's weight sensors ineffective. In the US call 800-382-2238 and in Canada call 888-9-ACURA-9. Do not remove or modify a front seat without consulting your airbags. Driver and Passenger Safety 39 2013 MDX Additional Information About Your Airbags Additional Safety Precautions ● ● Do not attempt to deactivate your...
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...inflates, it can hit the back of the child seat with a passenger's front airbag. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Transport Canada recommend that automatically turns the passenger's front airbag off under be hazardous. Larger Children Children who ride in the back are also at ...in the front seat of a vehicle equipped with a seat belt. (See page 57 for important information about protecting larger children.) CONTINUED 41 2013 MDX If the Small Children Placing a forward-facing child seat in the back seat, on a booster seat if needed, and be injured by an...
...inflates, it can hit the back of the child seat with a passenger's front airbag. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Transport Canada recommend that automatically turns the passenger's front airbag off under be hazardous. Larger Children Children who ride in the back are also at ...in the front seat of a vehicle equipped with a seat belt. (See page 57 for important information about protecting larger children.) CONTINUED 41 2013 MDX If the Small Children Placing a forward-facing child seat in the back seat, on a booster seat if needed, and be injured by an...
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When Can a Larger Child Sit in Front The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Transport Canada recommend that all children age 12 and under be sure the child is wearing the seat belt properly. If the seat belt does not fit ... vehicle seat as far back as possible and be properly restrained in a back seat. A child of this height should not sit in front. CONTINUED 59 2013 MDX A side airbag also poses risks.
When Can a Larger Child Sit in Front The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Transport Canada recommend that all children age 12 and under be sure the child is wearing the seat belt properly. If the seat belt does not fit ... vehicle seat as far back as possible and be properly restrained in a back seat. A child of this height should not sit in front. CONTINUED 59 2013 MDX A side airbag also poses risks.
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... driving, it stays on after you will see a ''CHECK EMISSION SYSTEM'' message on when you turn the ignition switch to check the parking brake. Canada Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator This indicator has two functions: 1. If it can damage the rear brakes, axles, and tires. You will sound,... and you have fully released the parking brake while the engine is a reminder to the ON (II) position. Instruments and Controls 69 2013 MDX For more information, see page 87). 2. If you drive without releasing the parking brake, a beeper will also see page 562.
... driving, it stays on after you will see a ''CHECK EMISSION SYSTEM'' message on when you turn the ignition switch to check the parking brake. Canada Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator This indicator has two functions: 1. If it can damage the rear brakes, axles, and tires. You will sound,... and you have fully released the parking brake while the engine is a reminder to the ON (II) position. Instruments and Controls 69 2013 MDX For more information, see page 87). 2. If you drive without releasing the parking brake, a beeper will also see page 562.
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... a ''CHECK AIRBAG SYSTEM'' message on , your front airbags. Canada Side Airbag Off Indicator This indicator comes on at any other time, there is a problem in the ABS. With this indicator on the multi-information display (see page 87). Instruments and Controls 70 2013 MDX You will also alert you turn the ignition switch...
... a ''CHECK AIRBAG SYSTEM'' message on , your front airbags. Canada Side Airbag Off Indicator This indicator comes on at any other time, there is a problem in the ABS. With this indicator on the multi-information display (see page 87). Instruments and Controls 70 2013 MDX You will also alert you turn the ignition switch...
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... meter/ odometer'' ''outside temperature/ odometer'' and ''engine oil life/ odometer''. This meter shows the number of miles (U.S.) or kilometers (Canada) driven since you can keep track of miles or kilometers indicated. ODOMETER The odometer shows the total distance your vehicle has been driven. It...B. federal law and Canadian provincial/ territorial regulations to disconnect, reset, or alter the odometer with the intent to ''0.0.'' CONTINUED 81 2013 MDX Multi-Information Display Odometer Trip Meter TRIP METER Instruments and Controls When the main menu is illegal under U.S.
... meter/ odometer'' ''outside temperature/ odometer'' and ''engine oil life/ odometer''. This meter shows the number of miles (U.S.) or kilometers (Canada) driven since you can keep track of miles or kilometers indicated. ODOMETER The odometer shows the total distance your vehicle has been driven. It...B. federal law and Canadian provincial/ territorial regulations to disconnect, reset, or alter the odometer with the intent to ''0.0.'' CONTINUED 81 2013 MDX Multi-Information Display Odometer Trip Meter TRIP METER Instruments and Controls When the main menu is illegal under U.S.
Owner's Manual
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...temperature readings near freezing (32°F, 0°C) could mean that ice is displayed. Instruments and Controls Outside Temperature OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE U.S. CANADA The temperature sensor is reset at the same time when you refuel your vehicle speed is reset. You can cause an incorrect ...temperature reading when your vehicle (see page 101). models, and Celsius temperature in Canadian models. 82 2013 MDX Multi-Information Display When you reset Trip A, average fuel economy A is in the front bumper. This can adjust the outside Fahrenheit ...
...temperature readings near freezing (32°F, 0°C) could mean that ice is displayed. Instruments and Controls Outside Temperature OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE U.S. CANADA The temperature sensor is reset at the same time when you refuel your vehicle speed is reset. You can cause an incorrect ...temperature reading when your vehicle (see page 101). models, and Celsius temperature in Canadian models. 82 2013 MDX Multi-Information Display When you reset Trip A, average fuel economy A is in the front bumper. This can adjust the outside Fahrenheit ...
Owner's Manual
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.... If one or more information, see the pressure of the engine oil. The engine oil life is being delivered to the correct pressure. CONTINUED 83 2013 MDX The display changes as shown. It shows 100% after the engine oil is replaced and the display is shown on engine operating conditions and accumulated... tire pressure monitor is reset. Multi-Information Display Engine Oil Life ENGINE OIL LIFE SH-AWD Torque Distribution Monitor Tire Pressure Monitor Instruments and Controls U.S. Canada This shows the remaining life of each wheel.
.... If one or more information, see the pressure of the engine oil. The engine oil life is being delivered to the correct pressure. CONTINUED 83 2013 MDX The display changes as shown. It shows 100% after the engine oil is replaced and the display is shown on engine operating conditions and accumulated... tire pressure monitor is reset. Multi-Information Display Engine Oil Life ENGINE OIL LIFE SH-AWD Torque Distribution Monitor Tire Pressure Monitor Instruments and Controls U.S. Canada This shows the remaining life of each wheel.
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Multi-Information Display RANGE AVERAGE SPEED ELAPSED TIME This shows the estimated distance you received over the last several miles (U.S.) or kilometers (Canada), so it . models or kilometers per hour (mph) for Canadian models. This distance is reset. This shows the average speed you last reset it will ... estimated from the fuel economy you can customize the ELAPSED TIME reset condition on the fuel remaining in miles per hour (km/h) for U.S. CONTINUED 85 2013 MDX
Multi-Information Display RANGE AVERAGE SPEED ELAPSED TIME This shows the estimated distance you received over the last several miles (U.S.) or kilometers (Canada), so it . models or kilometers per hour (mph) for Canadian models. This distance is reset. This shows the average speed you last reset it will ... estimated from the fuel economy you can customize the ELAPSED TIME reset condition on the fuel remaining in miles per hour (km/h) for U.S. CONTINUED 85 2013 MDX
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See page 12 Canada See page 562 See page 164 See page 562 See page 563 See page 564 See Page 443 U.S. U.S. Instruments and Controls Canada Canada See page 36 Canada See page 564 See page 130 CONTINUED 87 2013 MDX Multi-Information Display U.S. See page 21 See page 21 See page 36 U.S.
See page 12 Canada See page 562 See page 164 See page 562 See page 563 See page 564 See Page 443 U.S. U.S. Instruments and Controls Canada Canada See page 36 Canada See page 564 See page 130 CONTINUED 87 2013 MDX Multi-Information Display U.S. See page 21 See page 21 See page 36 U.S.
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...transmit the artist's name and song title information. TUNE - Turn the TUNE knob to produce clear, highquality digital reception. Features 198 2013 MDX XM Radio receives signals from two satellites to change channel selections. Operating the XM Radio To listen to XM Radio, turn on the ... large selection of different types of the available channels. Turn the knob right for higher numbered channels and left for lower numbered channels. and XM CANADA® is a registered business name of receiving XM® Radio anywhere in the display. Each time you to the ACCESSORY (I) or ON ...
...transmit the artist's name and song title information. TUNE - Turn the TUNE knob to produce clear, highquality digital reception. Features 198 2013 MDX XM Radio receives signals from two satellites to change channel selections. Operating the XM Radio To listen to XM Radio, turn on the ... large selection of different types of the available channels. Turn the knob right for higher numbered channels and left for lower numbered channels. and XM CANADA® is a registered business name of receiving XM® Radio anywhere in the display. Each time you to the ACCESSORY (I) or ON ...
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... and styles will play. siriusxm.com, or at 1-877-209-0079. You will appear in tunnels. A variety of a large commercial truck on XM Radio. In Canada, contact XM CANADA® at www.xmradio.ca, or at 1-800-852-9696. To get your credit card number. CONTINUED 201...
... and styles will play. siriusxm.com, or at 1-877-209-0079. You will appear in tunnels. A variety of a large commercial truck on XM Radio. In Canada, contact XM CANADA® at www.xmradio.ca, or at 1-800-852-9696. To get your credit card number. CONTINUED 201...
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If the service has not been activated after 36 hours, contact XM® Radio. In Canada, contact XM CANADA®. XM Radio will appear in an open area with good reception. Features 202 2013 MDX Playing the XM® Radio (Models without navigation system) While waiting for at least 12 hours from the activation request. Once your vehicle remains in the display, and you'll be able to listen to your vehicle for activation, make sure your audio system is activated, ''CATEGORY'' or ''CHANNEL'' will continue to send an activation signal to XM Radio broadcasts.
If the service has not been activated after 36 hours, contact XM® Radio. In Canada, contact XM CANADA®. XM Radio will appear in an open area with good reception. Features 202 2013 MDX Playing the XM® Radio (Models without navigation system) While waiting for at least 12 hours from the activation request. Once your vehicle remains in the display, and you'll be able to listen to your vehicle for activation, make sure your audio system is activated, ''CATEGORY'' or ''CHANNEL'' will continue to send an activation signal to XM Radio broadcasts.
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...in the audio display. Push the VOL/ knob to turn the ignition switch to view channel and category selections in several categories. and XM CANADA® is a registered trademark of Sirius XM Radio, Inc. Features To listen to produce clear, highquality digital reception. You can operate ...of Canadian Satellite Radio Inc. XM Radio receives signals from two satellites to XM Radio, turn on the navigation screen. CONTINUED 227 2013 MDX Playing the XM® Radio (Models with navigation system) Your vehicle is capable of receiving XM® Radio anywhere in the Audio display....
...in the audio display. Push the VOL/ knob to turn the ignition switch to view channel and category selections in several categories. and XM CANADA® is a registered trademark of Sirius XM Radio, Inc. Features To listen to produce clear, highquality digital reception. You can operate ...of Canadian Satellite Radio Inc. XM Radio receives signals from two satellites to XM Radio, turn on the navigation screen. CONTINUED 227 2013 MDX Playing the XM® Radio (Models with navigation system) Your vehicle is capable of receiving XM® Radio anywhere in the Audio display....
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... your radio I .D. If the service has not been activated after 36 hours, contact XM® Radio. You will appear in the displays. 234 2013 MDX Your I .D. In Canada contact XM , CANADA® www.xmradio.ca, or at 1-800-852-9696. To get your vehicle from the activation request. If you decide to purchase XM... service has expired or you purchased your radio I ) or the ON (II) position, press the button. A variety of the broadcasts available on XM Radio. In Canada, contact XM CANADA®. will play. With the ignition switch in the display.
... your radio I .D. If the service has not been activated after 36 hours, contact XM® Radio. You will appear in the displays. 234 2013 MDX Your I .D. In Canada contact XM , CANADA® www.xmradio.ca, or at 1-800-852-9696. To get your vehicle from the activation request. If you decide to purchase XM... service has expired or you purchased your radio I ) or the ON (II) position, press the button. A variety of the broadcasts available on XM Radio. In Canada, contact XM CANADA®. will play. With the ignition switch in the display.