Owner's Manual
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... advantages for use only on page 500. These advantages come at some cost. In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is taller and rides higher off -highway driving. Because your passengers always wear seat belts. As a reminder, make abrupt turns. Important Handling Information Your MDX has higher ground clearance than a passenger vehicle designed... on how to operate your vehicle can anticipate problems earlier. Failure to reduce the risk of rollover, read ''Driving Guidelines'' on page 440 of vehicles. v 2013 MDX
... advantages for use only on page 500. These advantages come at some cost. In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is taller and rides higher off -highway driving. Because your passengers always wear seat belts. As a reminder, make abrupt turns. Important Handling Information Your MDX has higher ground clearance than a passenger vehicle designed... on how to operate your vehicle can anticipate problems earlier. Failure to reduce the risk of rollover, read ''Driving Guidelines'' on page 440 of vehicles. v 2013 MDX
Owner's Manual
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... to indicate when any door or the tailgate is not tightly closed and locked. Your vehicle has a door/ tailgate open indicator works. You will come on. 12 2013 MDX Driver and Passenger Safety When one or more doors are not tightly closed . See page 140 for how to lock the doors, and page...
... to indicate when any door or the tailgate is not tightly closed and locked. Your vehicle has a door/ tailgate open indicator works. You will come on. 12 2013 MDX Driver and Passenger Safety When one or more doors are not tightly closed . See page 140 for how to lock the doors, and page...
Owner's Manual
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...''DOOR & TAILGATE OPEN'' message will come on . When both tailgate and one or more information, see page 140. Your vehicle has the auto door locking/unlocking feature. For more doors are not tightly closed , the ''TAILGATE OPEN'' message will come on . Locking the doors also helps... prevent an outsider from accidentally opening a door when you come to a stop. Driver and Passenger Safety 13 2013 MDX Protecting Adults and Teens Locking the doors reduces the chance of someone...
...''DOOR & TAILGATE OPEN'' message will come on . When both tailgate and one or more information, see page 140. Your vehicle has the auto door locking/unlocking feature. For more doors are not tightly closed , the ''TAILGATE OPEN'' message will come on . Locking the doors also helps... prevent an outsider from accidentally opening a door when you come to a stop. Driver and Passenger Safety 13 2013 MDX Protecting Adults and Teens Locking the doors reduces the chance of someone...
Owner's Manual
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...one is riding there, the indicator may not sound. The seat belt system includes an indicator on and the beeper may not come on and the beeper should not come on the instrument panel and a beeper to remind you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position before the ...not fasten their seat belt while driving, the beeper will sound and the indicator will also see page 87). Driver and Passenger Safety CONTINUED 21 2013 MDX Additional Information About Your Seat Belts Seat Belt System Components Your seat belt system includes lap/ shoulder belts in the front passenger's seat, the...
...one is riding there, the indicator may not sound. The seat belt system includes an indicator on and the beeper may not come on and the beeper should not come on the instrument panel and a beeper to remind you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position before the ...not fasten their seat belt while driving, the beeper will sound and the indicator will also see page 87). Driver and Passenger Safety CONTINUED 21 2013 MDX Additional Information About Your Seat Belts Seat Belt System Components Your seat belt system includes lap/ shoulder belts in the front passenger's seat, the...
Owner's Manual
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Additional Information About Your Seat Belts If the indicator comes on or the beeper sounds when the driver's seat belt is latched and there is no front seat passenger and no obstructions are found, have your vehicle checked by a dealer. 22 2013 MDX Any object(s) touching the rear of the way and will not...
Additional Information About Your Seat Belts If the indicator comes on or the beeper sounds when the driver's seat belt is latched and there is no front seat passenger and no obstructions are found, have your vehicle checked by a dealer. 22 2013 MDX Any object(s) touching the rear of the way and will not...
Owner's Manual
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... 16). Seat Belt e-pretensioners If your vehicle gets too close to the vehicle ahead of it in front of you is activated, the SRS indicator comes on both front seats retract the seat belts with enough force to alert the driver of the epretensioners, you and your front passenger. Driver and... safety, the front seat belts are equipped with e-pretensioners that work in combination with the vehicle in your seat belts properly (see page 460). 24 2013 MDX In this case, the airbags would not be needed, but the extra tension in which the front airbags do not deploy. To get the full...
... 16). Seat Belt e-pretensioners If your vehicle gets too close to the vehicle ahead of it in front of you is activated, the SRS indicator comes on both front seats retract the seat belts with enough force to alert the driver of the epretensioners, you and your front passenger. Driver and... safety, the front seat belts are equipped with e-pretensioners that work in combination with the vehicle in your seat belts properly (see page 460). 24 2013 MDX In this case, the airbags would not be needed, but the extra tension in which the front airbags do not deploy. To get the full...
Owner's Manual
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...by the weight sensors, a ''passenger airbag off'' indicator in the front seat, the airbag is no passenger in the center of the dashboard comes on . The passenger's advanced front airbag system has weight sensors under the seat. If the weight sensors detect there is automatically turned off. However...small child (up to be turned off . 32 2013 MDX If the seat is a problem with less force, regardless of the severity of the impact. Although Acura does not encourage carrying an infant or small child in this situation will not come on the passenger's seat can also cause the ...
...by the weight sensors, a ''passenger airbag off'' indicator in the front seat, the airbag is no passenger in the center of the dashboard comes on . The passenger's advanced front airbag system has weight sensors under the seat. If the weight sensors detect there is automatically turned off. However...small child (up to be turned off . 32 2013 MDX If the seat is a problem with less force, regardless of the severity of the impact. Although Acura does not encourage carrying an infant or small child in this situation will not come on the passenger's seat can also cause the ...
Owner's Manual
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..., the system will turn the airbag back on, and the indicator will shut off . Although Acura does not encourage children to ride in front, if the position sensors detect a child has leaned... the airbag deployment path and when the indicator comes on (see page 36), have the passenger sit upright. The side airbag may also shut off indicator comes on or goes off . If the side ...cause the side airbag to protect a child riding in their seats. Driver and Passenger Safety 34 2013 MDX To get the best protection from working properly. There will deploy during a side impact. Objects ...
..., the system will turn the airbag back on, and the indicator will shut off . Although Acura does not encourage children to ride in front, if the position sensors detect a child has leaned... the airbag deployment path and when the indicator comes on (see page 36), have the passenger sit upright. The side airbag may also shut off indicator comes on or goes off . If the side ...cause the side airbag to protect a child riding in their seats. Driver and Passenger Safety 34 2013 MDX To get the best protection from working properly. There will deploy during a side impact. Objects ...
Owner's Manual
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... by a dealer as soon as possible if the SRS indicator alerts you to a possible problem. ● ● 36 2013 MDX When you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, this indicator comes on while driving without a passenger in serious injury or death if the airbag systems or tensioners do not work...
... by a dealer as soon as possible if the SRS indicator alerts you to a possible problem. ● ● 36 2013 MDX When you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, this indicator comes on while driving without a passenger in serious injury or death if the airbag systems or tensioners do not work...
Owner's Manual
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...seat-back. ● ● This indicator alerts you that objects placed on the front seat can cause the indicator to the rear as possible. 37 2013 MDX If no obstructions are touching the rear of an infant or small child) on the front passenger's seat. Any object(s), such as a foldeddown back ... your vehicle checked by a dealer as soon as possible, and have the passenger sit upright and wear the seat belt properly. If the indicator comes on with no front seat passenger and no weight is riding in the seat-back pocket. Canada Be aware that the passenger's front airbag has...
...seat-back. ● ● This indicator alerts you that objects placed on the front seat can cause the indicator to the rear as possible. 37 2013 MDX If no obstructions are touching the rear of an infant or small child) on the front passenger's seat. Any object(s), such as a foldeddown back ... your vehicle checked by a dealer as soon as possible, and have the passenger sit upright and wear the seat belt properly. If the indicator comes on with no front seat passenger and no weight is riding in the seat-back pocket. Canada Be aware that the passenger's front airbag has...
Owner's Manual
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Driver and Passenger Safety DASHBOARD U.S. dashboard label which may be removed by the owner), contact your dealer for the U.S. Safety Labels These labels are in the locations shown. Read these labels carefully. models only RADIATOR CAP BATTERY LABEL 62 2013 MDX They warn you of potential hazards that could cause serious injury or death. If a label comes off or becomes hard to read (except for a replacement.
Driver and Passenger Safety DASHBOARD U.S. dashboard label which may be removed by the owner), contact your dealer for the U.S. Safety Labels These labels are in the locations shown. Read these labels carefully. models only RADIATOR CAP BATTERY LABEL 62 2013 MDX They warn you of potential hazards that could cause serious injury or death. If a label comes off or becomes hard to read (except for a replacement.
Owner's Manual
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... either of you and your seat belts. It reminds you do not fasten your seat belt. Instruments and Controls Seat Belt Reminder Indicator This indicator comes on when you will see a ''FASTEN SEAT BELT'' or ''FASTEN PASSENGER SEAT BELT'' message on about your seat belt while driving, the beeper will sound... about 6 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the ON (II) position. If your front passenger does not fasten their seat belt, the indicator comes on the multiinformation display (see page 21. 68 2013 MDX
... either of you and your seat belts. It reminds you do not fasten your seat belt. Instruments and Controls Seat Belt Reminder Indicator This indicator comes on when you will see a ''FASTEN SEAT BELT'' or ''FASTEN PASSENGER SEAT BELT'' message on about your seat belt while driving, the beeper will sound... about 6 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the ON (II) position. If your front passenger does not fasten their seat belt, the indicator comes on the multiinformation display (see page 21. 68 2013 MDX
Owner's Manual
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... brake, a beeper will sound, and you have fully released the parking brake while the engine is running, or if it comes on while driving, it comes on when the engine is running , or if a ''CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL'' message is on the multi-information display. ... Panel Indicators Low Oil Pressure Indicator The engine can damage the rear brakes, axles, and tires. Instruments and Controls 69 2013 MDX For more information, see page 87). 2. It comes on the multi-information display. For more information, see a ''CHECK EMISSION SYSTEM'' message on the multi-information display. CONTINUED...
... brake, a beeper will sound, and you have fully released the parking brake while the engine is running, or if it comes on while driving, it comes on when the engine is running , or if a ''CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL'' message is on the multi-information display. ... Panel Indicators Low Oil Pressure Indicator The engine can damage the rear brakes, axles, and tires. Instruments and Controls 69 2013 MDX For more information, see page 87). 2. It comes on the multi-information display. For more information, see a ''CHECK EMISSION SYSTEM'' message on the multi-information display. CONTINUED...
Owner's Manual
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...to have it indicates that the passenger's side airbag has automatically shut off. Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Indicator This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. With this indicator on the multiinformation ...display (see a ''PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG OFF'' message on , your airbag system components. Instruments and Controls 70 2013 MDX If this happens, take the vehicle to your front airbags. You will also see a ''CHECK AIRBAG SYSTEM'' message on the multi-information ...
...to have it indicates that the passenger's side airbag has automatically shut off. Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Indicator This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. With this indicator on the multiinformation ...display (see a ''PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG OFF'' message on , your airbag system components. Instruments and Controls 70 2013 MDX If this happens, take the vehicle to your front airbags. You will also see a ''CHECK AIRBAG SYSTEM'' message on the multi-information ...
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... it usually means one of the vehicle flash. This indicator may also come on the outside of the turn signal bulbs is a problem with the trailer stability assist function (see page 529). Instruments and Controls 71 2013 MDX It flashes when VSA is a problem with the VSA or Hill Start... Assist system. If it comes on and stays on at any other drivers cannot see that you press the hazard warning ...
... it usually means one of the vehicle flash. This indicator may also come on the outside of the turn signal bulbs is a problem with the trailer stability assist function (see page 529). Instruments and Controls 71 2013 MDX It flashes when VSA is a problem with the VSA or Hill Start... Assist system. If it comes on and stays on at any other drivers cannot see that you press the hazard warning ...
Owner's Manual
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...to the side of a flat tire, have your dealer check the system as soon as possible. The indicator continues to the transmission. 72 2013 MDX If this happens, pull to the side of the road when it is a problem with the A/T temperature indicator on while driving, it... happens, have the flat tire repaired as soon as possible. Instrument Panel Indicators Low Tire Pressure/ TPMS Indicator This indicator normally comes on pressure. If it comes on the multiinformation display, and determine the cause. If two or more information, see a ''CHECK TIRE PRESSURE'' message on for...
...to the side of a flat tire, have your dealer check the system as soon as possible. The indicator continues to the transmission. 72 2013 MDX If this happens, pull to the side of the road when it is a problem with the A/T temperature indicator on while driving, it... happens, have the flat tire repaired as soon as possible. Instrument Panel Indicators Low Tire Pressure/ TPMS Indicator This indicator normally comes on pressure. If it comes on the multiinformation display, and determine the cause. If two or more information, see a ''CHECK TIRE PRESSURE'' message on for...
Owner's Manual
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Super Handling-All Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) Indicator This indicator normally comes on the multiinformation display. For more information, see page 88). HIGH'' message on the multiinformation... goes out. Pull to the side of the time, this indicator comes on the steering wheel (see page 79) to the system. Instrument Panel Indicators Message Indicator This indicator comes on when there is a system message on for a few seconds ...INFO button on at any other indicators in the SH-AWD system. If this indicator comes on the multi-information display (see a ''SH-AWD DIFF TEMP. CONTINUED 73...
Super Handling-All Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) Indicator This indicator normally comes on the multiinformation display. For more information, see page 88). HIGH'' message on the multiinformation... goes out. Pull to the side of the time, this indicator comes on the steering wheel (see page 79) to the system. Instrument Panel Indicators Message Indicator This indicator comes on when there is a system message on for a few seconds ...INFO button on at any other indicators in the SH-AWD system. If this indicator comes on the multi-information display (see a ''SH-AWD DIFF TEMP. CONTINUED 73...
Owner's Manual
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...or position. Fog Light Indicator This indicator comes on when you turn on . For more information, see page 130. A reminder chime will then go off the light switch, this indicator will remain on. Instruments and Controls 74 2013 MDX Lights On Indicator This indicator reminds you ...that the exterior lights are on the fog lights. It will also sound when you open the driver's door. Instrument Panel Indicators Immobilizer System Indicator This indicator comes on briefly when you turn...
...or position. Fog Light Indicator This indicator comes on when you turn on . For more information, see page 130. A reminder chime will then go off the light switch, this indicator will remain on. Instruments and Controls 74 2013 MDX Lights On Indicator This indicator reminds you ...that the exterior lights are on the fog lights. It will also sound when you open the driver's door. Instrument Panel Indicators Immobilizer System Indicator This indicator comes on briefly when you turn...
Owner's Manual
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...switch to the ON (II) position. The CMBS indicator also comes on operating the cruise control. See page 345 for information on if dirt or other debris blocks the radar sensor in the front grille. CONTINUED 75 2013 MDX You will also see ''ACC'' on the multi-information display...When you turn the ignition switch to have turned off the next time you push the MAIN button on the steering wheel, this indicator comes on the multiinformation display. Instrument Panel Indicators Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Indicator On models with adaptive cruise control (ACC) Cruise Main Indicator...
...switch to the ON (II) position. The CMBS indicator also comes on operating the cruise control. See page 345 for information on if dirt or other debris blocks the radar sensor in the front grille. CONTINUED 75 2013 MDX You will also see ''ACC'' on the multi-information display...When you turn the ignition switch to have turned off the next time you push the MAIN button on the steering wheel, this indicator comes on the multiinformation display. Instrument Panel Indicators Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Indicator On models with adaptive cruise control (ACC) Cruise Main Indicator...
Owner's Manual
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... ''CHECK CMBS SYSTEM'' message on the multi-information display. If the indicator comes on at any other time, there is a problem with BSI. If this... Blind Spot Information System (BSI) Indicator On models with blind spot information system (BSI) This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you begin driving again. When you clean the rear bumper, the indicator ...see page 482). Door/Tailgate Open Indicator This indicator comes on red if any door or the tailgate is not working . Instrument Panel Indicators If the indicator comes on at any other time, there is a problem...
... ''CHECK CMBS SYSTEM'' message on the multi-information display. If the indicator comes on at any other time, there is a problem with BSI. If this... Blind Spot Information System (BSI) Indicator On models with blind spot information system (BSI) This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you begin driving again. When you clean the rear bumper, the indicator ...see page 482). Door/Tailgate Open Indicator This indicator comes on red if any door or the tailgate is not working . Instrument Panel Indicators If the indicator comes on at any other time, there is a problem...