Owner's Manual
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... any questions and concerns. Your selection of Contents i 2013 MDX In it at a Glance Chapter Table of Contents Index Book Table of a 2013 Acura MDX was a wise investment. Read the warranty booklet thoroughly so you can refer to read this manual. Your dealer is to it , you will be ...of your rights and responsibilities. Introduction Congratulations! Several warranties protect your new vehicle is dedicated to your vehicle. As you read this manual, you avoid damage to your investment. This information is intended to help you will give you years of your new vehicle. ...
... any questions and concerns. Your selection of Contents i 2013 MDX In it at a Glance Chapter Table of Contents Index Book Table of a 2013 Acura MDX was a wise investment. Read the warranty booklet thoroughly so you can refer to read this manual. Your dealer is to it , you will be ...of your rights and responsibilities. Introduction Congratulations! Several warranties protect your new vehicle is dedicated to your vehicle. As you read this manual, you avoid damage to your investment. This information is intended to help you will give you years of your new vehicle. ...
Owner's Manual
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...information on labels and in this important safety information in a variety of forms, including: ● Safety Labels - on the vehicle. iv 2013 MDX A Few Words About Safety Your safety, and the safety of three signal words: DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION. Of course, it carefully. Safety.... You CAN be HURT if you or others , is filled with operating or maintaining your own good judgement. ● You will find this manual. Safety Messages - preceded by a safety alert symbol and one of others . And operating this vehicle correctly and safely. ● ●...
...information on labels and in this important safety information in a variety of forms, including: ● Safety Labels - on the vehicle. iv 2013 MDX A Few Words About Safety Your safety, and the safety of three signal words: DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION. Of course, it carefully. Safety.... You CAN be HURT if you or others , is filled with operating or maintaining your own good judgement. ● You will find this manual. Safety Messages - preceded by a safety alert symbol and one of others . And operating this vehicle correctly and safely. ● ●...
Owner's Manual
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... belt. This means your vehicle correctly might result in loss of control, a crash, or rollover. As a reminder, make abrupt turns. v 2013 MDX It allows you to operate your vehicle can anticipate problems earlier. Failure to travel over if you make sure you can tip or roll over...Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than a passenger vehicle designed for off the ground, it has a high center of this manual and the Off-Highway Driving Guidelines section on pavement. Higher ground clearance has many advantages for use only on page 500. These advantages...
... belt. This means your vehicle correctly might result in loss of control, a crash, or rollover. As a reminder, make abrupt turns. v 2013 MDX It allows you to operate your vehicle can anticipate problems earlier. Failure to travel over if you make sure you can tip or roll over...Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than a passenger vehicle designed for off the ground, it has a high center of this manual and the Off-Highway Driving Guidelines section on pavement. Higher ground clearance has many advantages for use only on page 500. These advantages...
Owner's Manual
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...to contact us for detailed information. plus what you need to know if you need when you pull up to the fuel pump. 2 2013 MDX Index Service Information Summary A summary of the information you need to take your vehicle to the dealer for maintenance service. Driving The proper way... to your warranty manual for any reason. Overview of Contents Contents A convenient reference to the sections in your vehicle. Taking Care of the Unexpected This section covers...
...to contact us for detailed information. plus what you need to know if you need when you pull up to the fuel pump. 2 2013 MDX Index Service Information Summary A summary of the information you need to take your vehicle to the dealer for maintenance service. Driving The proper way... to your warranty manual for any reason. Overview of Contents Contents A convenient reference to the sections in your vehicle. Taking Care of the Unexpected This section covers...
Owner's Manual
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For how to the navigation system manual. SEAT HEATER SWITCHES (P. 157) / SEAT HEATER AND SEAT VENTILATION BUTTONSᤳ2 (P. 158) ACTIVE DAMPER SYSTEM BUTTONᤳ2 (P. 484) 4 2013 MDX Your Vehicle at a Glance HEADLIGHT/TURN SIGNAL/ WINDSHIELD BSI ALERT INDICATORᤳ2 FRONT FOG LIGHTS WIPERS/WASHERS (P. 479) (P. 128) (P. 126) PADDLE SHIFTERS COLLISION MITIGATION (P. 447) ...
For how to the navigation system manual. SEAT HEATER SWITCHES (P. 157) / SEAT HEATER AND SEAT VENTILATION BUTTONSᤳ2 (P. 158) ACTIVE DAMPER SYSTEM BUTTONᤳ2 (P. 484) 4 2013 MDX Your Vehicle at a Glance HEADLIGHT/TURN SIGNAL/ WINDSHIELD BSI ALERT INDICATORᤳ2 FRONT FOG LIGHTS WIPERS/WASHERS (P. 479) (P. 128) (P. 126) PADDLE SHIFTERS COLLISION MITIGATION (P. 447) ...
Owner's Manual
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... sit too close to them properly (see pages 40 - 60). The recommendations on this manual. Larger children should ride properly restrained in this manual. Don't Drink and Drive Alcohol and driving don't mix. Driver and Passenger Safety 6 2013 MDX Infants, young children, and short adults are not properly restrained. So don't drink and...
... sit too close to them properly (see pages 40 - 60). The recommendations on this manual. Larger children should ride properly restrained in this manual. Don't Drink and Drive Alcohol and driving don't mix. Driver and Passenger Safety 6 2013 MDX Infants, young children, and short adults are not properly restrained. So don't drink and...
Owner's Manual
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...seating positions and vehicles not equipped with LATCH, a LATCH compatible child seat can be installed using the seat belt. Please read the child seat owner's manual for CHildren). Important considerations when selecting a child seat Make sure the child seat meets the following three requirements: ● Driver and Passenger Safety The... may advise that they can be secured with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213. ● ● 48 2013 MDX Some have a rigid-type connector, while others have a flexible-type connector.
...seating positions and vehicles not equipped with LATCH, a LATCH compatible child seat can be installed using the seat belt. Please read the child seat owner's manual for CHildren). Important considerations when selecting a child seat Make sure the child seat meets the following three requirements: ● Driver and Passenger Safety The... may advise that they can be secured with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213. ● ● 48 2013 MDX Some have a rigid-type connector, while others have a flexible-type connector.
Owner's Manual
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Supervise the child. Even mature children sometimes need to in a crash. 60 2013 MDX This could cause improve a child's comfort or reposition the shoulder part of a seat belt can safely ride up straight, back against the seat, and feet ..., be very seriously injured in serious neck injuries during a crash. This could be sure to: ● Additional Safety Precautions ● ● Carefully read the owner's manual, and make sure you decide that a child can make the belt less effective and increase the chance of a seat belt behind the back or under...
Supervise the child. Even mature children sometimes need to in a crash. 60 2013 MDX This could cause improve a child's comfort or reposition the shoulder part of a seat belt can safely ride up straight, back against the seat, and feet ..., be very seriously injured in serious neck injuries during a crash. This could be sure to: ● Additional Safety Precautions ● ● Carefully read the owner's manual, and make sure you decide that a child can make the belt less effective and increase the chance of a seat belt behind the back or under...
Owner's Manual
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... reset the AVERAGE SPEED you have traveled, press and hold the SEL/RESET button until the number resets. CONTINUED 85 2013 MDX 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 turn the ignition switch...
... reset the AVERAGE SPEED you have traveled, press and hold the SEL/RESET button until the number resets. CONTINUED 85 2013 MDX 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 turn the ignition switch...
Owner's Manual
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... FUEL RESET with REFUEL ADJUST ALARM VOLUME ELAPSED TIME RESET Changes the outside mirror positions to reset when you gets too close. CONTINUED 91 2013 MDX Changes the ACC display speed unit. Changes the language used in and up when the key is removed. Setting Option ONᤳ1 OFF...SPANISH -5°F~ᤣ0°Fᤳ2~5°F -3°C~ᤣ0°Cᤳ3~3°C ON OFFᤳ1 HIGH MIDᤳ1 LOW MANUAL ONLY TRIP B IGN OFFᤳ1 TRIP A MAX LOW HIGH MIN OFF MIDᤳ1 ONᤳ1 OFF ONᤳ1 OFF Page 97 98 Instruments...
... FUEL RESET with REFUEL ADJUST ALARM VOLUME ELAPSED TIME RESET Changes the outside mirror positions to reset when you gets too close. CONTINUED 91 2013 MDX Changes the ACC display speed unit. Changes the language used in and up when the key is removed. Setting Option ONᤳ1 OFF...SPANISH -5°F~ᤣ0°Fᤳ2~5°F -3°C~ᤣ0°Cᤳ3~3°C ON OFFᤳ1 HIGH MIDᤳ1 LOW MANUAL ONLY TRIP B IGN OFFᤳ1 TRIP A MAX LOW HIGH MIN OFF MIDᤳ1 ONᤳ1 OFF ONᤳ1 OFF Page 97 98 Instruments...
Owner's Manual
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... reset the elapsed time, when Trip Computer's Elapsed Time is reset when you can make: MANUAL ONLY - You can choose this customizable item from ''METER SETUP'' by pressing the SEL/RESET button. Instruments and Controls 104 2013 MDX TRIP B - The elapsed time is reset when the Trip B is reset. Select the...
... reset the elapsed time, when Trip Computer's Elapsed Time is reset when you can make: MANUAL ONLY - You can choose this customizable item from ''METER SETUP'' by pressing the SEL/RESET button. Instruments and Controls 104 2013 MDX TRIP B - The elapsed time is reset when the Trip B is reset. Select the...
Owner's Manual
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... for an extended period (a week or more). To change the ''AUTO LIGHT SENSITIVITY'' setting, see page 74). Instruments and Controls CONTINUED 129 2013 MDX The blue high beam indicator will remain on as long as a reminder. The high beams stay on when you leave the lights on automatic lighting... and indicator will turn off automatically when the system senses high ambient light. AUTO - The automatic lighting feature turns on the lights manually when driving at any time. High Beams - To switch from low beams to high beams, push the left lever forward until you...
... for an extended period (a week or more). To change the ''AUTO LIGHT SENSITIVITY'' setting, see page 74). Instruments and Controls CONTINUED 129 2013 MDX The blue high beam indicator will remain on as long as a reminder. The high beams stay on when you leave the lights on automatic lighting... and indicator will turn off automatically when the system senses high ambient light. AUTO - The automatic lighting feature turns on the lights manually when driving at any time. High Beams - To switch from low beams to high beams, push the left lever forward until you...
Owner's Manual
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...the handle while the tailgate is clear before opening or closing the power tailgate. The vehicle is swayed in the path of the way manually. The power tailgate may not open , the power tailgate needs to remove it will beep three times and reverse direction. Be careful not...has sensors on the tailgate, make sure passengers and objects are damaged, the power tailgate does not function properly. CONTINUED ● ● 143 2013 MDX The auto reverse feature stops working when the tailgate is snow or ice on both sides. If there is about to damage them.
...the handle while the tailgate is clear before opening or closing the power tailgate. The vehicle is swayed in the path of the way manually. The power tailgate may not open , the power tailgate needs to remove it will beep three times and reverse direction. Be careful not...has sensors on the tailgate, make sure passengers and objects are damaged, the power tailgate does not function properly. CONTINUED ● ● 143 2013 MDX The auto reverse feature stops working when the tailgate is snow or ice on both sides. If there is about to damage them.
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... back of the tailgate. Use a small flat-tip screwdriver to remove the cover on page 61. Have the vehicle checked by your dealer. 144 2013 MDX Tailgate If you try to drive off with the tailgate. Have the system checked by your dealer. Push the release lever to unlock the tailgate... manually, it manually. If you will see a ''CHECK POWER TAILGATE'' message on the multi-information display. If the power door lock system cannot unlock the tailgate, ...
... back of the tailgate. Use a small flat-tip screwdriver to remove the cover on page 61. Have the vehicle checked by your dealer. 144 2013 MDX Tailgate If you try to drive off with the tailgate. Have the system checked by your dealer. Push the release lever to unlock the tailgate... manually, it manually. If you will see a ''CHECK POWER TAILGATE'' message on the multi-information display. If the power door lock system cannot unlock the tailgate, ...
Owner's Manual
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... temperature is shown in the system's display. 3. Press the Auto button on the back of the center console. See the navigation system manual for complete details. Press the ▲ button of the appropriate temperature control to increase the temperature of air conditioning, heating, and ventilation to...Setting When you select, and to your preference. The system also adjusts the fan speed and airflow levels. 1. Features CONTINUED 183 2013 MDX You will , as quickly as possible, raise or lower the interior temperature to remove moisture from the air and make the interior dry.
... temperature is shown in the system's display. 3. Press the Auto button on the back of the center console. See the navigation system manual for complete details. Press the ▲ button of the appropriate temperature control to increase the temperature of air conditioning, heating, and ventilation to...Setting When you select, and to your preference. The system also adjusts the fan speed and airflow levels. 1. Features CONTINUED 183 2013 MDX You will , as quickly as possible, raise or lower the interior temperature to remove moisture from the air and make the interior dry.
Owner's Manual
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... from collecting, you should have the fan running at all times. ● This button turns the air conditioning on and off . CONTINUED 185 2013 MDX Climate Control System Rear Button ON/OFF Button When you press this button, the indicator in the button comes on, and the temperature of the... rear passenger compartment can manually select various functions of the climate control system when it . Press the ▼ button to increase the fan speed and airflow. Each time ...
... from collecting, you should have the fan running at all times. ● This button turns the air conditioning on and off . CONTINUED 185 2013 MDX Climate Control System Rear Button ON/OFF Button When you press this button, the indicator in the button comes on, and the temperature of the... rear passenger compartment can manually select various functions of the climate control system when it . Press the ▼ button to increase the fan speed and airflow. Each time ...
Owner's Manual
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... between the floor and corner vents and the defroster vents at the base of the vehicle (fresh air mode). For faster defrosting, manually set separately from the dashboard vents in all the windows before driving. When the indicator in the button is off by closing the ...base of leaves and other debris. Airflow is sent throughout the system again. It also overrides any mode selection you have made. 186 2013 MDX Climate Control System Recirculation Button When the indicator in the dashboard. Rear Window Defogger Button This button turns the rear window defogger on ,...
... between the floor and corner vents and the defroster vents at the base of the vehicle (fresh air mode). For faster defrosting, manually set separately from the dashboard vents in all the windows before driving. When the indicator in the button is off by closing the ...base of leaves and other debris. Airflow is sent throughout the system again. It also overrides any mode selection you have made. 186 2013 MDX Climate Control System Recirculation Button When the indicator in the dashboard. Rear Window Defogger Button This button turns the rear window defogger on ,...
Owner's Manual
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...supported track or file plays automatically. If the code does not disappear, or the disc(s) cannot be skipped. Features Servo Error 211 2013 MDX Check the disc for damage or deformation. Do not try to force the disc out of deformation, excessive scratches, and/or dirt...248). The audio system will reappear. Error Message HEAT ERROR FORMAT BAD DISC - PLEASE CHECK OWNER'S MANUAL PUSH EJECT BAD DISC - PLEASE CHECK OWNER'S MANUAL Cause High temperature Track/File format not supported Mechanical Error Solution Will disappear when the temperature returns to a ...
...supported track or file plays automatically. If the code does not disappear, or the disc(s) cannot be skipped. Features Servo Error 211 2013 MDX Check the disc for damage or deformation. Do not try to force the disc out of deformation, excessive scratches, and/or dirt...248). The audio system will reappear. Error Message HEAT ERROR FORMAT BAD DISC - PLEASE CHECK OWNER'S MANUAL PUSH EJECT BAD DISC - PLEASE CHECK OWNER'S MANUAL Cause High temperature Track/File format not supported Mechanical Error Solution Will disappear when the temperature returns to a ...
Owner's Manual
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...1 or Driver 2) is detected, and the radio presets and sound level settings (see page 222) are turned to that selection. See the navigation system manual for complete details. Use it to make a selection, push the center of the selector (ENTER) to go to the respective memorized mode automatically. Voice Control...Audio System (Models with your remote and turn the audio system on the screen. The selector can be pushed left and right. SELECTOR 212 2013 MDX Features KNOB ENTER The knob turns left , right, up, down, and in. The interface dial has two parts, a knob and a selector.
...1 or Driver 2) is detected, and the radio presets and sound level settings (see page 222) are turned to that selection. See the navigation system manual for complete details. Use it to make a selection, push the center of the selector (ENTER) to go to the respective memorized mode automatically. Voice Control...Audio System (Models with your remote and turn the audio system on the screen. The selector can be pushed left and right. SELECTOR 212 2013 MDX Features KNOB ENTER The knob turns left , right, up, down, and in. The interface dial has two parts, a knob and a selector.
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...the eject button and pull out the disc. Check the disc for damage or deformation. Features Mechanical Error CHECK DISC LOAD HEAT ERROR 246 2013 MDX Press the eject button, and pull out the disc. If the error message cycle repeats and you see page 248). Insert the disc again.... If you cannot clear it for serious damage, signs of the player. Error Message BAD DISC PLEASE CHECK OWNER'S MANUAL BAD DISC PLEASE CHECK OWNER'S MANUAL PUSH EJECT MECH ERROR CHECK DISC FOCUS Error Disc violates copyright Disc not supported Load Error High Temperature Will disappear when the...
...the eject button and pull out the disc. Check the disc for damage or deformation. Features Mechanical Error CHECK DISC LOAD HEAT ERROR 246 2013 MDX Press the eject button, and pull out the disc. If the error message cycle repeats and you see page 248). Insert the disc again.... If you cannot clear it for serious damage, signs of the player. Error Message BAD DISC PLEASE CHECK OWNER'S MANUAL BAD DISC PLEASE CHECK OWNER'S MANUAL PUSH EJECT MECH ERROR CHECK DISC FOCUS Error Disc violates copyright Disc not supported Load Error High Temperature Will disappear when the...