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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...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 Maintenance (minder, fluid checking, minor services, and vehicle storage) ...505 Taking ...
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...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 Maintenance (minder, fluid checking, minor services, and vehicle storage) ...505 Taking ...
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... to load luggage and other convenience features. Index Service Information Summary A summary of the supplemental restraint system, and valuable information on how to the fuel pump. 2 2013 MDX Features How to breakin your warranty manual for detailed information. Before Driving What gasoline to use, how to operate the climate control system, the audio...
... to load luggage and other convenience features. Index Service Information Summary A summary of the supplemental restraint system, and valuable information on how to the fuel pump. 2 2013 MDX Features How to breakin your warranty manual for detailed information. Before Driving What gasoline to use, how to operate the climate control system, the audio...
Owner's Manual
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...) DRIVER'S FRONT AIRBAG (P. 10, 30) DRIVING POSITION MEMORY SYSTEM (P. 168) POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER SWITCH (P. 140) PARKING BRAKE RELEASE HANDLE (P. 164) POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P. 160) FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE BUTTON (P. 424) POWER TAILGATE BUTTON (P. 142) HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P. 426) ᤳ : If equipped PARKING BRAKE AUXILIARY INPUT HEADPHONE PEDAL (P. 164) JACKSᤳ...
...) DRIVER'S FRONT AIRBAG (P. 10, 30) DRIVING POSITION MEMORY SYSTEM (P. 168) POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER SWITCH (P. 140) PARKING BRAKE RELEASE HANDLE (P. 164) POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P. 160) FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE BUTTON (P. 424) POWER TAILGATE BUTTON (P. 142) HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P. 426) ᤳ : If equipped PARKING BRAKE AUXILIARY INPUT HEADPHONE PEDAL (P. 164) JACKSᤳ...
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Control Locations DRIVING POSITION MEMORY SYSTEM (P. 168) POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER SWITCH (P. 140) PARKING BRAKE RELEASE HANDLE (P. 164) POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P. 160) FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE BUTTON (P. 424) POWER TAILGATE BUTTON (P. 142) HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P. 426) ᤳ : If equipped INSTRUMENT PANEL HOMELINK BUTTONS INDICATORS (P. 67) (P. 363) GAUGES (P. 78) ... JACKSᤳ (P. 307) Instruments and Controls PARKING BRAKE PEDAL (P. 164) AUXILIARY INPUT JACKSᤳ (P. 339) HEADPHONE CONNECTORSᤳ (P. 340) USB ADAPTER CABLEᤳ (P. 280) 66 2013 MDX
Control Locations DRIVING POSITION MEMORY SYSTEM (P. 168) POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER SWITCH (P. 140) PARKING BRAKE RELEASE HANDLE (P. 164) POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P. 160) FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE BUTTON (P. 424) POWER TAILGATE BUTTON (P. 142) HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P. 426) ᤳ : If equipped INSTRUMENT PANEL HOMELINK BUTTONS INDICATORS (P. 67) (P. 363) GAUGES (P. 78) ... JACKSᤳ (P. 307) Instruments and Controls PARKING BRAKE PEDAL (P. 164) AUXILIARY INPUT JACKSᤳ (P. 339) HEADPHONE CONNECTORSᤳ (P. 340) USB ADAPTER CABLEᤳ (P. 280) 66 2013 MDX
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Differences for the Canadian models are noted in the text. 67 2013 MDX 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... PRESSURE INDICATOR (P. 72) SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 36, 70) SIDE AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR (P. 70) Instruments and Controls CRUISE CONTROL INDICATORᤳ (P. 75) LOW FUEL INDICATOR (P. 77) CRUISE MAIN INDICATORᤳ (P. 75) ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) INDICATORᤳ (P. 75) SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 77) PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM...
Differences for the Canadian models are noted in the text. 67 2013 MDX 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... PRESSURE INDICATOR (P. 72) SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 36, 70) SIDE AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR (P. 70) Instruments and Controls CRUISE CONTROL INDICATORᤳ (P. 75) LOW FUEL INDICATOR (P. 77) CRUISE MAIN INDICATORᤳ (P. 75) ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) INDICATORᤳ (P. 75) SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 77) PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM...
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If it is not a properly coded key, the indicator will blink, and the engine's fuel system will also sound when you turn on briefly when you open the driver's door. It comes on automatically. This indicator will remain on . For ... you that the exterior lights are on . A reminder chime will be disabled (see page 130. For more information, see page 138). Instruments and Controls 74 2013 MDX Instrument Panel Indicators Immobilizer System Indicator This indicator comes on the fog lights. High Beam Indicator This indicator comes on with the high beam headlights.
If it is not a properly coded key, the indicator will blink, and the engine's fuel system will also sound when you turn on briefly when you open the driver's door. It comes on automatically. This indicator will remain on . For ... you that the exterior lights are on . A reminder chime will be disabled (see page 130. For more information, see page 138). Instruments and Controls 74 2013 MDX Instrument Panel Indicators Immobilizer System Indicator This indicator comes on the fog lights. High Beam Indicator This indicator comes on with the high beam headlights.
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... for more information, see a ''CHECK ADS SYSTEM'' message on the security system. 77 2013 MDX You will remain in the tank. Instrument Panel Indicators Active Damper System Indicator If equipped Low Fuel Indicator Security System Indicator This indicator comes on when the security system is set. gal (...10.8 L) of fuel in the sport mode. This indicator comes on briefly when you must refuel soon. Instruments and Controls LOW FUEL INDICATOR SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR This indicator comes on at any other time, there ...
... for more information, see a ''CHECK ADS SYSTEM'' message on the security system. 77 2013 MDX You will remain in the tank. Instrument Panel Indicators Active Damper System Indicator If equipped Low Fuel Indicator Security System Indicator This indicator comes on when the security system is set. gal (...10.8 L) of fuel in the sport mode. This indicator comes on briefly when you must refuel soon. Instruments and Controls LOW FUEL INDICATOR SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR This indicator comes on at any other time, there ...
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... have. It may rise to about the middle of the gauge. Running out of fuel could cause the engine to the side of the engine's coolant. If it reaches the red (hot) mark, pull safely to misfire, damaging the catalytic ..., the pointer should rise to the upper zone. For instructions and precautions on checking the engine's cooling system, see page 560. model is shown. 78 2013 MDX In severe driving conditions, the pointer may show slightly more or less than the actual amount. TACHOMETER TEMPERATURE GAUGE SPEEDOMETER...
... have. It may rise to about the middle of the gauge. Running out of fuel could cause the engine to the side of the engine's coolant. If it reaches the red (hot) mark, pull safely to misfire, damaging the catalytic ..., the pointer should rise to the upper zone. For instructions and precautions on checking the engine's cooling system, see page 560. model is shown. 78 2013 MDX In severe driving conditions, the pointer may show slightly more or less than the actual amount. TACHOMETER TEMPERATURE GAUGE SPEEDOMETER...
Owner's Manual
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... fully acclimatized, therefore it may take several minutes until the proper temperature is displayed. The temperature reading can set Trip A and average fuel economy A to reset at the same time. In certain weather conditions, temperature readings near freezing (32°F, 0°C) could mean...reading when your vehicle speed is under 19 mph (30 km/h). CANADA The temperature sensor is in Canadian models. 82 2013 MDX When you reset Trip B, average fuel economy B is reset. This shows the outside temperature display (see page 102). Multi-Information Display When you reset ...
... fully acclimatized, therefore it may take several minutes until the proper temperature is displayed. The temperature reading can set Trip A and average fuel economy A to reset at the same time. In certain weather conditions, temperature readings near freezing (32°F, 0°C) could mean...reading when your vehicle speed is under 19 mph (30 km/h). CANADA The temperature sensor is in Canadian models. 82 2013 MDX When you reset Trip B, average fuel economy B is reset. This shows the outside temperature display (see page 102). Multi-Information Display When you reset ...
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...Canadian models) since you last reset the Trip A or Trip B. Instruments and Controls You can customize the Trip A and AVERAGE FUEL A reset condition on the multi-information display (see page 102). You can receive or make phone calls from your cell phone ...system without touching your vehicle's average fuel economy in mpg (U.S. When the main menu displays ''TRIP COMPUTER'', pressing the SEL/ RESET button changes the display to ''AVERAGE FUEL A/RANGE'' to ''AVERAGE FUEL B/RANGE'' and to ''AVERAGE SPEED/ELAPSED TIME''. 84 2013 MDX Multi-Information Display HandsFreeLink™ Trip...
...Canadian models) since you last reset the Trip A or Trip B. Instruments and Controls You can customize the Trip A and AVERAGE FUEL A reset condition on the multi-information display (see page 102). You can receive or make phone calls from your cell phone ...system without touching your vehicle's average fuel economy in mpg (U.S. When the main menu displays ''TRIP COMPUTER'', pressing the SEL/ RESET button changes the display to ''AVERAGE FUEL A/RANGE'' to ''AVERAGE FUEL B/RANGE'' and to ''AVERAGE SPEED/ELAPSED TIME''. 84 2013 MDX Multi-Information Display HandsFreeLink™ Trip...
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... CONTINUED 85 2013 MDX To reset the AVERAGE SPEED you last reset it will vary with changes in miles per hour (km/h) for U.S. Instruments and Controls If you want to reset the ELAPSED TIME manually, go to the ON (II) position, ELAPSED TIME is estimated from the fuel economy you ... Multi-Information Display RANGE AVERAGE SPEED ELAPSED TIME This shows the estimated distance you can customize the ELAPSED TIME reset condition on the fuel remaining in the fuel tank. When you turn the ignition switch to the trip computer's ELAPSED TIME display, and press and hold the SEL/RESET button...
... CONTINUED 85 2013 MDX To reset the AVERAGE SPEED you last reset it will vary with changes in miles per hour (km/h) for U.S. Instruments and Controls If you want to reset the ELAPSED TIME manually, go to the ON (II) position, ELAPSED TIME is estimated from the fuel economy you ... Multi-Information Display RANGE AVERAGE SPEED ELAPSED TIME This shows the estimated distance you can customize the ELAPSED TIME reset condition on the fuel remaining in the fuel tank. When you turn the ignition switch to the trip computer's ELAPSED TIME display, and press and hold the SEL/RESET button...
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... you refuel. Changes the language used in and up when the key is removed. Causes trip meter A and the average fuel economy to reset when you gets too close. CONTINUED 91 2013 MDX FUEL RESET with REFUEL ADJUST ALARM VOLUME ELAPSED TIME RESET Changes the outside mirror positions to a stored setting. DISPLAY TRIP A & AVG...
... you refuel. Changes the language used in and up when the key is removed. Causes trip meter A and the average fuel economy to reset when you gets too close. CONTINUED 91 2013 MDX FUEL RESET with REFUEL ADJUST ALARM VOLUME ELAPSED TIME RESET Changes the outside mirror positions to a stored setting. DISPLAY TRIP A & AVG...
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SEL/RESET BUTTON INFO (▲/▼) BUTTON CONTINUED 99 2013 MDX Press the INFO ( / ) button until you see the setting you press the INFO ( / ) button, the screen changes as shown in the illustration. FUEL RESET with REFUEL ADJUST ALARM VOLUME ELAPSED TIME RESET AUTO INTERIOR ILLUMINATION Instruments and Controls ● ● ● ● ●...
SEL/RESET BUTTON INFO (▲/▼) BUTTON CONTINUED 99 2013 MDX Press the INFO ( / ) button until you see the setting you press the INFO ( / ) button, the screen changes as shown in the illustration. FUEL RESET with REFUEL ADJUST ALARM VOLUME ELAPSED TIME RESET AUTO INTERIOR ILLUMINATION Instruments and Controls ● ● ● ● ●...
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... / ) button, then enter your selection by pressing the INFO ( / ) button repeatedly. FUEL RESET with REFUEL'' and repeat the procedure again. 102 2013 MDX Multi-Information Display Trip A & Avg. FUEL to reset every time you refuel your selection is successfully completed, the display changes as shown above...the ''SETTING INCOMPLETE'' message appears, go back to see the selections. Press the SEL/RESET button to ''TRIP A & AVG. Fuel Reset With Refuel Instruments and Controls To cause Trip A and AVG. When your vehicle, follow these instructions: You can choose this ...
... / ) button, then enter your selection by pressing the INFO ( / ) button repeatedly. FUEL RESET with REFUEL'' and repeat the procedure again. 102 2013 MDX Multi-Information Display Trip A & Avg. FUEL to reset every time you refuel your selection is successfully completed, the display changes as shown above...the ''SETTING INCOMPLETE'' message appears, go back to see the selections. Press the SEL/RESET button to ''TRIP A & AVG. Fuel Reset With Refuel Instruments and Controls To cause Trip A and AVG. When your vehicle, follow these instructions: You can choose this ...
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... System protects your dealer. See page 592 for more information. If an improperly coded key (or other device) is used, the engine's fuel system is near the ignition switch when you cannot start the engine, contact your dealer. The system may make your key and you insert the... key. When you leave the vehicle alone. 138 2013 MDX Turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position again. Always take the ignition key with the appropriate requirements or the required standards. Do...
... System protects your dealer. See page 592 for more information. If an improperly coded key (or other device) is used, the engine's fuel system is near the ignition switch when you cannot start the engine, contact your dealer. The system may make your key and you insert the... key. When you leave the vehicle alone. 138 2013 MDX Turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position again. Always take the ignition key with the appropriate requirements or the required standards. Do...
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... Message ...Opening and Closing the Hood ...Oil Check ...Engine Coolant Check ...Fuel Economy ...Accessories and Modifications ...Carrying Cargo ...422 422 424 424 425 426 427 427 428 431 433 Before Driving 421 2013 MDX You also need to know what gasoline to use and how to properly store luggage or packages. Before Driving...
... Message ...Opening and Closing the Hood ...Oil Check ...Engine Coolant Check ...Fuel Economy ...Accessories and Modifications ...Carrying Cargo ...422 422 424 424 425 426 427 427 428 431 433 Before Driving 421 2013 MDX You also need to know what gasoline to use and how to properly store luggage or packages. Before Driving...
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...octane of 87 or higher may adversely affect performance, and cause the malfunction indicator lamp on . The long-term use high quality fuel containing detergent and additives. Before Driving ● You should also follow these recommendations with these additives may be used temporarily. Do...come on your instrument panel to maintain good performance, fuel economy, and emissions control, we strongly recommend the use of gasoline with an overhauled or exchanged engine, or when the brakes are replaced. 422 2013 MDX During this happens, contact your vehicle's future reliability...
...octane of 87 or higher may adversely affect performance, and cause the malfunction indicator lamp on . The long-term use high quality fuel containing detergent and additives. Before Driving ● You should also follow these recommendations with these additives may be used temporarily. Do...come on your instrument panel to maintain good performance, fuel economy, and emissions control, we strongly recommend the use of gasoline with an overhauled or exchanged engine, or when the brakes are replaced. 422 2013 MDX During this happens, contact your vehicle's future reliability...
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... The proper level of detergent additives, and absence of harmful metallic additives in your engine and emission control system. Before Driving 423 2013 MDX Do not use of ''TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline'' where available to help avoid build-up to 15% MTBE by volume. Because ...gasoline. Qualifying gasoline retailers will, in the market, Honda endorses the use gasoline containing methanol. In Canada, visit www.acura.ca for your vehicle. Fuel Recommendation Some gasoline today is designed to operate on oxygenated gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol by volume and up of ...
... The proper level of detergent additives, and absence of harmful metallic additives in your engine and emission control system. Before Driving 423 2013 MDX Do not use of ''TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline'' where available to help avoid build-up to 15% MTBE by volume. Because ...gasoline. Qualifying gasoline retailers will, in the market, Honda endorses the use gasoline containing methanol. In Canada, visit www.acura.ca for your vehicle. Fuel Recommendation Some gasoline today is designed to operate on oxygenated gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol by volume and up of ...
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The system helps keep heat, sparks, and flame away. Park with your dealer. Place the cap in the driver's door. (To open the fuel fill door manually, see page 572.) 3. Gasoline is not full, there may hear a hissing sound as pressure inside the tank equalizes. Do ...the holder on the fuel fill door. 4. Leave some room for the fuel to the service station pump. 2. You may be burned or seriously injured when handling fuel. ● Stop the engine, and keep fuel vapor from going into the atmosphere. Wipe up spills immediately. ● ● 424 2013 MDX Try filling at ...
The system helps keep heat, sparks, and flame away. Park with your dealer. Place the cap in the driver's door. (To open the fuel fill door manually, see page 572.) 3. Gasoline is not full, there may hear a hissing sound as pressure inside the tank equalizes. Do ...the holder on the fuel fill door. 4. Leave some room for the fuel to the service station pump. 2. You may be burned or seriously injured when handling fuel. ● Stop the engine, and keep fuel vapor from going into the atmosphere. Wipe up spills immediately. ● ● 424 2013 MDX Try filling at ...
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...'s evaporative emissions system, the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) comes on the multi-information display. The message should go off , and confirm the fuel fill cap is tightened or replaced. If the MIL does not go off after several days of normal driving once the cap is installed. Before... Driving 425 2013 MDX Your vehicle's on until it clicks at least once. Screw the fuel fill cap back on board diagnostic system will appear each time you restart the engine until the system ...
...'s evaporative emissions system, the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) comes on the multi-information display. The message should go off , and confirm the fuel fill cap is tightened or replaced. If the MIL does not go off after several days of normal driving once the cap is installed. Before... Driving 425 2013 MDX Your vehicle's on until it clicks at least once. Screw the fuel fill cap back on board diagnostic system will appear each time you restart the engine until the system ...