Acura 2009 MDX - Owner's Manual Manuel d'utilisateur

Congratulations! Your selection of a 2009 Acura MDX was a wise investment.It will give you years of driving pleasure.One of the best ways to enhance t

You'll find many safetyrecommendations throughout thissection, and throughout this manual.The recommendations on this pageare the ones we conside

Press the SEL/RESET button to seethe selections.Select the desired setting bypressing the INFO (▲/▼) button,then enter your selection by pressingthe S

Position SetupHere are the two custom settings forthe position setup:●MEMORY POSITION LINK●AUTO TILT & TELESCOPESTEERING WHEELWhile ‘‘POSITION SET

Memory Position LinkIf ‘‘MEMORY POSITION LINK’’ isset to ‘‘ON,’’ the driver's seat, thesteering wheel, and outside mirrorpositions move to the po

Auto Tilt & Telescope Steering WheelWhen ‘‘AUTO TILT & TELESCOPESTEERING WHEEL’’ is set to ‘‘ON,’’the steering wheel automaticallymoves fully

Lighting SetupHere are the three custom settingsfor the lighting setup:●INTERIOR LIGHT DIMMINGTIME●HEADLIGHT AUTO OFF TIMER●AUTO LIGHT SENSITIVITYWhil

Interior Light Dimming TimeThe interior lights fade out when youclose all doors and tailgate. Tochange how long the lights stay onbefore they fade out

Headlight Auto Off TimerThe headlights, parking lights, sidemarker lights, taillights, and licenseplate lights go off after the selectedtime when you

When your selection is successfullycompleted, the display changes asshown above, and then goes back tothe customize item screen.If the ‘‘SETTING INCOM

Press the SEL/RESET button to seethe selections.Select the desired setting bypressing the INFO (▲/▼) button,then enter your selection by pressingthe S

Door/Window SetupHere are the five custom settings forthe door/window setup:●AUTO DOOR LOCK●AUTO DOOR UNLOCK●KEY AND REMOTE UNLOCKMODE●KEYLESS LOCKACK

Your vehicle is equipped with manyfeatures that work together to protectyou and your passengers during acrash.Some features do not require anyaction o

Auto Door LockThere are three settings you canchoose from:SHIFT FROM P －The doors lock whenever you movethe shift lever out of Park.WITH VEH SPD －The

When your selection is successfullycompleted, the display changes asshown above, and then goes back tothe customize item screen.If the ‘‘SETTING INCOM

Press the SEL/RESET button to seethe selections.Select the desired setting bypressing the INFO (▲/▼) button,then enter your selection by pressingthe S

Key and Remote Unlock ModeTo select whether the driver's doorunlocks or all the doors unlock whenyou unlock the doors with theremote transmitter,

Keyless Lock AcknowledgmentWhen you push the LOCK button onthe remote transmitter, someexterior lights flash, and a beepersounds when you push the LOC

When your selection is successfullycompleted, the display changes asshown above, and then goes back tothe customize item screen.If the ‘‘SETTING INCOM

Press the SEL/RESET button to seethe selections.Select the desired setting bypressing the INFO (▲/▼) button,then enter your selection by pressingthe S

Wiper SetupHere is one custom setting for thewiper setup:●WIPER ACTIONWhile ‘‘WIPER SETUP’’ is shown,press the SEL/RESET button toenter the customize

You can choose this customize itemfrom ‘‘WIPER SETUP’’ by pressingthe INFO (▲/▼) button repeatedly.Press the SEL/RESET button to seethe selections.Sel

ꭧ1: If equippedꭧ2: To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.HEADLIGHT WASHERSWITCHꭧ1(P. 117)VEHICLE STABILITYASSIST SYSTEMOFF SWITC

Seat BeltsYour vehicle is equipped with seatbelts in all seating positions.Your seat belt system also includesan indicator on the instrument paneland

1. MIST2. OFF3. INT － Intermittent4. LO － Low speed5. HI － High speed6. Windshield washersPush the right lever up or down toselect a position.MIST － T

Headlight Washers(On Canadian models)The headlight washers can beoperated at any time by pressing theheadlight washer button located nextto the steeri

3. When you turn the wiper switch tothe ‘‘OFF’’ position, the wiper willreturn to its parked position.4. Rotate the switchcounterclockwise to spray th

When the light switch is in either ofthese positions, the lights onindicator comes on as a reminder.This indicator stays on if you leavethe lights on

The automatic lighting feature iscontrolled by a sensor located on topof the dashboard. Do not cover thissensor or spill liquids on it.Fog LightsTurn

If you see a ‘‘CHECK DRL SYSTEM’’message on the multi-informationdisplay, there is a problem with thedaytime running light system. Takeyour vehicle to

Hazard Warning ButtonPush the button between the centervents to turn on the hazard warninglights (four-way flashers). Thiscauses all four outside turn

Adjust the brightness of theinstrument panel by pressing the ＋or － button. Press the ＋ button toincrease the brightness and the －button to decrease it

Make any steering wheel adjustmentbefore you start driving.Adjusting the steering wheelposition while driving maycause you to lose control of thevehic

When you remove the key from theignition switch, the steering wheelautomatically moves fully in and up.To change the ‘‘AUTO TILT &TELESCOPE STEERI

AirbagsYour vehicle has a supplementalrestraint system (SRS) with frontairbags to help protect the heads andchests of the driver and a front seatpasse

The master key fits all the locks onyour vehicle. The valet key worksonly in the ignition and the driver'sdoor lock. You can keep the glovebox lo

Retractable Master KeyThe master key can be retracted intothe remote transmitter. To use thekey, push the release button torelease the key from the tr

The Immobilizer System protectsyour vehicle from theft. If animproperly coded key (or otherdevice) is used, the engine's fuelsystem is disabled.W

The ignition switch has fourpositions: LOCK (0), ACCESSORY(I), ON (II), and START (III).LOCK (0) － You can insert orremove the key only in this positi

To lock all doors and the tailgate,press the bottom of the master doorlock switch on either front door, pullthe lock tab above the driver's doorh

Lockout PreventionWith any door and the tailgate openand the key in the ignition, bothmaster door lock switches aredisabled. They are not disabled if

Power TailgateIf equippedThe tailgate can be opened andclosed with the remote transmitter(see page 135) or the switch in thedriver's door pocket

Auto-ReverseThe power tailgate has an auto-reverse feature. If it meets resistancewhile opening or closing, it will beepthree times and reverse direct

If you try to drive off with the tailgatenot closed completely, a beepersounds and a ‘‘DOOR & TAILGATEOPEN’’ message is shown on themulti-informat

Models without power tailgateIf you cannot open the tailgate,remove the cover on the back of thetailgate (see page 134). Push therelease lever to the

The most important things you needto know about your airbags are:●Airbags do not replace seat belts.They are designed to supplementthe seat belts.●Air

UNLOCK － Press this button onceto unlock the driver's door. Push ittwice to unlock the other doors.Some exterior lights will flash twicewhen you

Remote Transmitter Care●Avoid dropping or throwing thetransmitter.●Protect the transmitter fromextreme temperature.●Do not immerse the transmitter ina

3. Place a cloth on the edge of thekeypad, and remove the upper halfby carefully prying on the edgewith a small flat-tip screwdriver.4. Remove the old

Keyless Memory Settings™When you unlock the driver's doorwith your remote, each remoteactivates the keyless memorysettings related to that remote

Front Seat Power AdjustmentsSee pages 12 － 14 for important safetyinformation and warn ings about how toproperly position the seats and seat-backs.The

Head RestraintsSee page 14 for important safetyinformation and a warning aboutimproperly positioning head restraints.Your vehicle is equipped with hea

Removing the Head RestraintTo remove a head restraint forcleaning or repair, pull it up as far asit will go. Push the release button,then pull the res

Active Head Restra intsThe driver's and front passenger'sseats have active head restraints. Ifthe vehicle is struck severely fromthe rear, t

Adjusting the Second Row SeatsTo change the seat-back angle of theseats in the second row, pull up onthe handle on the outside of the seat-back, and p

Third Row AccessTo get into the third row seats, pullup the lever on the side of thepassenger's side second row seat-back. The seat-back will til

IntroductionThe following pages provideinstructions on how to properlyprotect the driver, adult passengers,and teenage children who are largeenough an

Reverse this procedure to return theseat to the upright position. Makesure the seat is locked securelybefore driving. Reconnect the seatbelts to the d

Pull out the small latch plate and thelatch plate from each holding slot inthe ceiling, and pull out the seat beltto extend it.Pull out the outer shou

Both front seats are equipped withseat heaters. Because of the sensorsfor the side airbag cutoff system,there is no heater in the passenger'sseat

In the HI setting, the heater turns offwhen the seat gets warm, and turnsback on after the seat's temperaturedrops.In the LO setting, the heater

To close either front window fully,pull back the window switch firmly tothe second detent, then release it.The window automatically goes allthe way up

Opening the Windows andMoonroof with the RemoteTransmitterYou can open all of the windows andthe moonroof from outside with theremote transmitter.1. P

4. To close the windows and themoonroof further, turn and holdthe key again (within 10 secondsof step 2).Auto reverse does not work whenclosing the wi

Auto ReverseIf the moonroof runs into anyobstacle while it is closingautomatically, it will reversedirection, and then stop. To close themoonroof, rem

Driving the vehicle with the parkingbrake applied can damage the rearbrakes and axles. A beeper will sound ifthe vehicle is driven with the parkingbra

There is also a sensor on the back ofthe mirror. Items hung on the mirrormay block this sensor and affect itsperformance.Adjusting the Power Mirrors1.

When both tailgate and one or moredoors are not tightly closed, the‘‘DOOR & TAILGATE OPEN’’message will come on.Locking the doors reduces thechanc

Reverse Tilt Door MirrorBoth outside door mirrors have areverse tilt feature. When in reverse,the selected mirror will tilt downslightly to improve yo

Your vehicle has a memory featurefor the steering wheel, driver's seat,and outside mirror positions.Seat, except for power lumbar,steering wheel

Doing any of the following afterpressing the MEMO button willcancel the storing procedure.●Not pressing a memory buttonwithin 5 seconds.●Readjusting t

Light Control SwitchThe light control switch has threepositions: OFF, Door Activated, andON.When the switch is in the OFF position:●The individual doo

When the light control switch is in theON position:●All the individual map lights comeon and stay on as long as theswitch remains in the ON position.●

Cargo Area LightThe cargo area light has a three-position switch. In the OFF position,the light does not come on. In thecenter position, it comes on w

SUN VISORSUNGLASSES HOLDER COAT HOOKSTORAGE COMPARTMENTSVANITY MIRRORGROCERY HOOKGLOVE BOXCENTER POCKETACCESSORYPOWER SOCKETCONSOLE COMPARTMENTARMREST

Beverage HoldersBe careful when you are using thebeverage holders. A spilled liquidthat is very hot can scald you or yourpassengers. Liquid can also s

Console CompartmentYour vehicle is equipped with a frontseat armrest pad that is also aconsole compartment. To open theconsole compartment fully, push

Sunglasses HolderTo open the sunglasses holder, pushthen release the raised detent. It willunlatch and swing down. To close it,push it until it latche

If you sit too close to the steeringwheel or dashboard, you can beseriously injured by an inflating frontairbag, or by striking the steeringwheel or d

Sun VisorTo use the sun visor, pull it down.When using the sun visor for theside window, remove the support rodfrom the clip, and swing it out.In this

MDX, Technology, and U.S. SportPackages modelsThe accessory power socket islocated at the back of the frontconsole compartment.To use an accessory pow

Always run the engine when you usethe AC power outlet.The maximum capacity for thispower outlet is 115 volt AC at 100watts or less. If you use an appl

The climate control system in yourvehicle provides a comfortabledriving environment in all weatherconditions.The standard audio system has manyfeature

FRONT CONTROL PANELDRIVER'S SIDETEMPERATURECONTROLBUTTONSDUAL BUTTONREAR BUTTONWINDSHIELD DEFROSTER BUTTON RECIRCULATION BUTTONREAR WINDOW DEFOGG

Personalization SettingWhen you unlock the doors withyour remote, the driver's ID (Driver1 or Driver 2) is detected, and theclimate control setti

When you set the temperature to itslower limit () or its upper limit(), the system runs at full coolingor heating only. It does not regulatethe interi

Rear ButtonWhen you press this button, theindicator in the button comes on, andthe temperature of the rearpassenger compartment can beadjusted separat

Switch to recirculation mode whendriving through dusty or smokyconditions, then return to fresh airmode.Rear Window Defogger ButtonThis button turns t

Rear Climate ControlsRear ButtonWhen the indicator in this button is off,the temperature of the rear passengercompartment is synchronized to thedriver

Reclining the seat-back too farcan result in serious injury ordeath in a crash.Adjust the seat-back to anupright position, and sit wellback in the sea

Temperature ControlPress the ▲ temperature controlbutton to increase the temperature ofairflow, and the ▼ button to decreaseit. The temperature you ad

Triple Zone Temperature ControlThe temperatures of the driver's sideand the front passenger's side can becontrolled independently when thein

Push AUTO or . The selectedtemperatures appear in the display.When the indicator in the DUALbutton is off, you can adjust bothsides to the same temper

Sunlight and TemperatureSensorsTo regulate the interior temperatureand humidity, the climate controlsystem has two sensors. A sunlightsensor is locate

An audio system is standard on allmodels. Read the appropriate pages(as shown below) to use yourvehicle's audio system.For vehicles without navig

AUTO SELECT BUTTONFM BUTTONSCAN BUTTONPOWER/VOLUME KNOBAM BUTTONSEEK BUTTONSTUNE KNOBPRESET BUTTONSCONTINUEDPlaying the AM/FM Radio (Models without na

To Play the RadioThe ignition switch must be in theACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position.Turn the system on by pushing thepower/volume knob or the AM orFM

Preset － Each preset button canstore one frequency on AM and twofrequencies on FM.1. Select the desired band, AM orFM. FM1 and FM2 let you storetwo fr

Adjusting the SoundPress the TUNE (SOUND) knobrepeatedly to display the BASS,TREBLE, FADER, BALANCE,SUBWOOFER, and SVC (speed-sensitive volume compens

XM RADIO BUTTONSCAN BUTTONPOWER/VOLUME KNOBCATEGORY BUTTONSTUNE KNOBDISP/MODE BUTTONPRESET BUTTONSCONTINUEDPlaying the XM®Satellite Radio (Models with

5. Fasten and Position the SeatBeltsInsert the latch plate into the buckle,then tug on the belt to make sure thebelt is securely latched. Check thatth

Your vehicle is capable of receivingXM®Satellite Radio anywhere in theUnited States, except Hawaii andAlaska.On Canadian models, you can alsoreceive X

SCAN － The SCAN function givesyou a sampling of all channels whilein the channel mode. In the categorymode, only the stations within thatcategory are

‘‘NO SIGNAL’’ － The signal iscurrently too weak. Move the vehicleto an area away from tall buildings,and with an unobstructed view of thesouthern hori

Depending on where you drive, youmay experience reception problems.Interference can be caused by any ofthese conditions:●Driving on the north side of

DISC SLOTDISC LOAD BUTTONPOWER/VOLUME KNOBSCAN BUTTON REPEAT BUTTONRANDOM BUTTONPRESET BUTTONSTUNE (FOLDER) KNOBDISC EJECT BUTTONSEEK BUTTONSMP3/WMA I

To Play a DiscTo load or play discs, the ignitionswitch must be in the ACCESSORY(I) or ON (II) position.You operate the disc changer withthe same cont

NOTE:If a file on an MP3 or WMA disc isprotected by digital rightsmanagement (DRM), the audio unitdisplays CD FORMAT, and thenskips to the next file.L

Text Data Display FunctionEach time you press the DISPbutton, the display shows you thetext data on a disc, if the disc wasrecorded with text data.You

To Change or Select Tracks/FilesUse the seek buttons while a disc isplaying to select passages andchange tracks (files in MP3 or WMAmode).In MP3 or WM

In MP3 or WMA modeFOLDER REPEAT － This feature,when activated, replays all the fileson the selected folder in the orderthey are compressed in MP3 orWM

California Proposition 65 WarningWARNING: This product contains or emits chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birthdefects o

If the seat belt touches or crossesyour neck, or if it crosses your arminstead of your shoulder, you need toadjust the seat belt anchor height.The fro

SCAN － The SCAN functionsamples all the tracks on the disc inthe order they are recorded on thedisc (all files in the selected folder inMP3 or WMA mod

D-SCAN － This feature, whenactivated, samples the first track ineach disc in order (the first file in themain folder on each disc in MP3 orWMA mode).

If you turn the system off while a discis playing, either with the power/volume knob or by turning off theignition switch, the disc will stay inthe dr

The chart on the right explains theerror messages you may see in thedisplay while playing a disc.If you see an error message in thedisplay while playi

Interface DialOn mod els with navigation systemMost audio system functions can stillbe controlled by standard buttons,dials, and knobs, but some funct

SCANBUTTONAM/FMBUTTONPOWER/VOLUMEKNOBAUDIOBUTTONINTERFACE DIALINTERFACE DIALPRESETBUTTONSWithout rear entertainment systemAUDIO DISPLAYAUTO SELECTBUTT

To Play the AM/FM RadioThe ignition switch must be in theACCESSORY (I) or the ON (II)position. Press the AUDIO button toview the audio control display

SEEK － The SEEK functionsearches up and down from thecurrent frequency to find a stationwith a strong signal. To activate it,press the － or ＋ SEEK but

Preset － Each preset button orpreset icon can store one frequencyon AM and two frequencies on FM.To store a preset memory location:1. Select the desir

Radio FrequenciesThe radio can receive the completeAM and FM bands.Those bands cover thesefrequencies:AM band: 530 to 1,710 kHzFM band: 87.7 to 107.9

6. Maintain a Proper SittingPositionAfter all occupants have adjustedtheir seats and head restraints, andput on their seat belts, it is veryimportant

Radio signals, especially on the FMband, are deflected by large objectssuch as buildings and hills. Yourradio then receives both the directsignal from

Adjusting the SoundBASS, TREBLE, BALANCE, andFADER are each adjustable. You canalso adjust the strength of the soundcoming from the center andsubwoofe

BASS/TREBLE － To adjust bassand treble, select BASS or TREBLE,and press ENTER on the interfaceselector. The current setting isshown on the display. Tu

Dolby PL (ProLogic) II － DolbyPL (ProLogic) II signal processingcreates multi-channel surroundsound from 2 channel stereo audiosources. Dolby ProLogic

XMBUTTONSCANBUTTONPOWER/VOLUMEKNOBPRESETBUTTONSAUDIOBUTTONINTERFACE DIAL INTERFACE DIALTUNEKNOBDISPLAY/MODEBUTTONWithout rear entertainment systemAUDI

Your vehicle is capable of receivingXM®Satellite Radio anywhere in theUnited States, and Canada, exceptHawaii and Alaska. XM®is aregistered trademark

MODE － To switch between thecategory mode and channel mode,press and hold the DISP/MODEbutton until the mode changes. TheCATEGORY or CHANNEL mode isdi

CATEGORY (－ or ＋) － Presseither button to select anothercategory. You can also change acategory by pushing the interfaceselector left or right.SCAN －

Preset － You can store up to 12preset channels using the six presetbuttons. Each button stores onechannel from the XM1 band and onechannel from the XM

XM Radio Display Messages‘‘LOADING’’ － XM is loading theaudio or programinformation.‘‘OFF AIR’’ － The channelcurrently selectedis no longerbroadcastin

Advice for Pregnant WomenIf you are pregnant, the best way toprotect yourself and your unbornchild when driving or riding in avehicle is to always wea

The XM satellites are in orbit overthe equator; therefore, objects southof the vehicle may cause satellitereception interruptions. To helpcompensate f

Depending on where you drive, youmay experience reception problems.Interference can be caused by any ofthese conditions:●Driving on the north side of

SCANBUTTONLOADBUTTONPOWER/VOLUMEKNOBDISC BUTTONPRESETBUTTONSAUDIOBUTTONINTERFACE DIALWithout rear entertainment systemAUDIO DISPLAYREPEAT BUTTONRANDOM

Your vehicle's audio system has anin-dash disc changer with the samecontrols used for the radio. Tooperate the disc changer, the ignitionswitch m

Do not use discs with adhesive labels.The label can curl up and cause thedisc to jam in the unit.Loading Discs in the ChangerTo load multiple discs in

To Play a DiscSelect the changer by pressing theDISC button. The system will beginplaying the last selected disc in thedisc changer. You will see thec

To Choose a TrackYou can also choose a track directlyfrom a track list. Press ENTER onthe interface selector, and the tracklist screen will be shown.

Track RepeatTo replay the current trackcontinuously, press and release theRPT button, or use the interfaceselector to scroll down, selectTRACK REPEAT,

To Pause a DiscTo pause a disc, press the presetbutton which corresponds to thecurrent disc. To play the disc again,press the preset button again.To S

Changing the FoldersWhile playing an MP3/WMA disc,you can select a folder within thedisc by turning the TUNE knob.Each time you rotate the knob, thefo

Additional Safety Precautions●Never let passengers ride in thecargo area or on top of a folded-down back seat.If they do, theycould be very seriously

Folder ScanThis feature, when activated, samplesthe first file of each folder for 10seconds. To scan a folder, press theSCAN button repeatedly until y

Removing Discs from the ChangerTo remove the disc that is currentlyplaying, press the eject button. Youwill see ‘‘EJECT’’ in the audiodisplay. When yo

The chart on the right explains theerror messages you may see in thedisplay while playing a disc.If you see an error message in thedisplay while playi

General Information●When using CD-R or CD-RWdiscs, use only high quality discslabeled for audio use.●When recording a CD-R orCD-RW, the recording must

Additional Information onRecommended DiscsThe in-dash disc player/changer hasa sophisticated and delicatemechanism. If you insert a damageddisc as ind

4. Small, irregular shaped discs 5. Discs with scratches, dirty discs●CD-R or CD-RW may not play dueto the recording conditions.●Scratches and fingerp

All models except U.S. EntertainmentPackage and Canadian Elite PackagemodelsThe auxiliary input jack is inside thefront console compartment. Thesystem

Three controls for the audio systemare mounted in the steering wheelhub. These let you control basicfunctions without removing yourhand from the wheel

If you are listening to XM SatelliteRadio, use the CH button to changechannels. Each time you press thetop (＋) of the button, the systemgoes to the ne

Your vehicle's audio system maydisable itself if it is disconnectedfrom electrical power for any reason.To make it work again, you mustenter a sp

Seat Belt System ComponentsYour seat belt system includes lap/shoulder belts in all seatingpositions. The front seat belts arealso equipped with autom

On mod els without navigation systemYou can see the clock and calendarinformation on the upper display.To set the clock and the calendar:1. Press and

Available on U.S. Entertainment Packageand Canadian Elite Package modelsYour vehicle is equipped with a rearentertainment system that includes aDVD pl

REAR PWR BUTTON REAR CTRL OFF BUTTON Overhead Screen UnitFRONT SOURCE BUTTONREAR SOURCE BUTTONU.S. Entertainment Package andCanadian Elite Package mod

To Select Rear Entertainmentfrom the Front Control PanelTo operate the rear entertainmentsystem from the front panel, pressthe REAR SOURCE button. You

Insert a DVD into the lower DVD/CD slot in the audio unit.Push the DVD in halfway, the drivewill pull it in the rest of the way.PLAY － Press the DVD (

SEEK/SKIP － Press and hold the＋ button to move forward; you willsee the time elapsed shown in theoverhead screen advancing rapidly.Press and hold the

To Play the Radio from the RearControl PanelUse the ▲ , ▼ ,,or button tohighlight SEEK, TUNE, AUTOSELECT, SCAN, or one of the presetradio stations on

While the overhead screen is closed,you can see the XM radioinformation in the subsidiary displayin the ceiling. Pressing the DISPMODE button repeated

To Play a DVD from the RearControl PanelThe video screen is for use by rearseat passengers only. The driver andfront seat passenger should not try tov

DISP ButtonWhen you press the DISP buttonwhile a DVD is playing, the currentstatus of title, chapter, elapsed time,angle, subtitle, audio, and soundch

If the indicator comes on or thebeeper sounds when the driver's seatbelt is latched and there is no frontseat passenger and no items on thefront

MenuWhen you select ‘‘MENU’’ with theor button, the screen changes tothe DVD's title menu.Play ModeWhen you select ‘‘PLAY MODE’’with theor button

The selectable languages vary fromDVD to DVD, and this feature maynot be available on some DVDs.Press the RETURN button or cursorback with the ▼ or ▲

‘‘Angle’’To change the view angle, highlight‘‘Angle’’ from the play mode menuwith the ▼ or ▲ button and pressthe ENT button. You can see theavailable

‘‘Title/Chapter Search’’With ‘‘Title’’ highlighted, use theor button to jump to your desiredtitle and press the ENT button.When ‘‘Chapter’’ is highlig

Select and enter the second digitnumber the same way. The cursorwill automatically move to the ‘‘ENT’’icon when you press the ENT button.Press the ENT

Select the quality you want to adjustby pressing the ▼ or ▲ button.Adjust the setting by pressing theor button. When you are finishedwith your adjustm

Aspect RatioYou can set the screen mode to thesesettings:●Normal●Wide●Zoom●FullSelect the ‘‘Aspect Ratio’’ by pressingtheor button, then press theENT

Personal SurroundTo change the Personal Surroundsetting, highlight ‘‘PERSONALSURROUND’’ from the setup menuwith the ▼ or ▲ button and pressthe ENT but

INITIAL SETTINGS MenuWhen you press the SETUP buttonon the rear control panel when aDVD is not playing, the ‘‘INITIALSETTINGS’’ menu is displayed.Ther

Select the desired language bypressing theor button, and thenpressing the ENT button.The selectable languages are,English, French, Spanish, German,Ita

The lap/shoulder belts in the centerseat of the second row and both ofthe third row seats are equipped witha detachable anchor that has twoparts: a sm

If you select ‘‘Yes,’’ the displaychanges to the language code inputmode. Select the first digit using the▼ , ▲ ,,or button, and pressthe ENT button t

Subtitle LanguageYou can select the subtitle languagebefore playing DVDs.Select ‘‘Subtitle Language’’ bypressing the ▼ or ▲ button. You willsee the su

When you select the ‘‘DynamicRange’’ by pressing the ▼ or ▲button, you will see the submenunext to the ‘‘Dynamic Range’’ asshown above.To turn ‘‘Dynam

Parental LevelYou can place an auditory restrictionby changing the parental controllevel. The higher the level number,the lower the restriction.Highli

If the system does not recognize thepassword you entered, you will seethe above display. Repeat theparental control level steps until youenter the cor

To change the password, select‘‘Password.’’ You will see the abovemenu displayed. Select ‘‘Yes’’ bypressing theor button, thenpress the ENT button.If

If you forget the password, select‘‘Password,’’ and press the ▲ button10 times.The display changes as shown above.If you want to use the defaultpasswo

Replacing the Remote ControlBatteriesIf it takes several pushes on thebutton to operate the rearentertainment system, have yourdealer replace the batt

Playable DVDsThere are various types of DVDsavailable. Some of them are notcompatible with your system.The DVD player in your rearentertainment system

DVD Player Error MessagesThe chart on the right explains theerror messages you may see in thedisplay while playing a disc.If you see an error message

Seat Belt MaintenanceFor safety, you should check thecondition of your seat belts regularly.Pull each belt out fully, and look forfrays, cuts, burns,

Wireless HeadphonesSome state and local governmentagencies prohibit the use ofheadphones by the driver of a motorvehicle. Always obey applicable lawsa

Replacing BatteriesEach headphone uses one AAAbattery. The battery is under thecover on the left earpiece. To removethe cover, insert a coin in the sl

The system will accept auxiliaryinputs from standard video gamesand video equipment.Some video game power suppliesmay cause poor picture quality.V = V

The security system helps to protectyour vehicle and valuables fromtheft. The horn sounds and acombination of headlights, positionlights, side marker

Cruise control allows you to maintaina set speed above 25 mph (40 km/h)without keeping your foot on theaccelerator pedal. It should be usedfor cruisin

Cruise control may not hold the setspeed when you are going up anddown hills. If your vehicle speedincreases going down a hill, use thebrakes to slow

Even with cruise control turned on,you can still use the accelerator pedalto speed up for passing. Aftercompleting the pass, take your footoff the acc

Compass OperationCanadian MDX modelCompass operation can be affectedby driving near power lines orstations, across bridges, throughtunnels, over railr

6. When the display goes from‘‘－－’’ to an actual heading, theunit is calibrated and the displayreturns to normal.NOTE: Do this procedure in an openare

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Airbag System Components(1) Driver's Front Airbag(2) Passenger's Front Airbag(3) Control Unit(4) Front Seat Belt Tensioners(5) Side Airbags(

The HomeLink®UniversalTransceiver built into your vehiclecan be programmed to operate up tothree remote controlled devicesaround your home, such as ga

If you are training the second or third buttons, go directly to step 1.2aab112354Training a ButtonNONONOYESYESRetraining a ButtonErasing CodesPress an

HomeLink®is a registered trademarkof Johnson Controls, Inc.As required by the FCC:This device complies with Part 15 of theFCC rules. Operation is subj

Voice ControlHFL recognizes simple voicecommands, such as phone numbersand names. It uses these commandsto automatically dial, receive, andstore numbe

MicrophoneThe HFL microphone is on theceiling, between the front map lightsand the console buttons. On modelswith navigation system, themicrophone is

Multi-Information DisplayWhen you are operating the HFL, orwhen you manually select HFL onthe multi-information display, youwill see this information

Using Voice ControlHere are some guidelines for usingvoice control:●To enter a command, press andrelease the Talk button. Then,after the beep, say you

●To go back one step in a commandprocess, say, ‘‘Go back,’’ or pressthe Back button.If nothing is said while the HFL islistening for a command, the HF

3. Press and release the Talk button.After the beep, say ‘‘Male’’ or‘‘Female,’’ depending on thesystem voice you want. The HFLresponse is, ‘‘Male (Fem

5. Press and release the Talk button.After the beep, say ‘‘Yes.’’ TheHFL response is ‘‘Security is on.Each time the vehicle is turned on,the passcode

Your Airbag System (SRS) includes:●Two SRS (Supplemental RestraintSystem) front airbags. The driver'sairbag is stored in the center of thesteerin

NOTE:●HFL does not allow you to pairyour phone if the vehicle ismoving.●For pairing, your phone must be inits Discovery mode.●Up to six phones can be

7. Press and release the Talk button.After the beep, say the name youwant to use. For example, say‘‘Eric's phone.’’ The HFL responseis ‘‘Eric&apo

5. Press and release the Talk button.If you say ‘‘OK’’ after the beep, theHFL response is ‘‘The phone hasbeen deleted. Returning to themain menu.’’ If

Making a CallYou can make calls using any phonenumber, or by using a name in theHFL phonebook. You can also redialthe last number called. During a cal

4. To end the call, press the Backbutton.To redial the last number called bythe phone, press and release the Talkbutton. After the beep, say ‘‘Redial.

Receiving a CallIf you receive a call when you are noton the phone, the HFL interrupts theaudio system (if it is on), and playsthe incoming call notif

Setting up the PhonebookThe HFL phonebook can store up to50 names with their associatednumbers. These can be any types ofnumbers. For example, you can

5. Press and release the Talk button.After the beep, say ‘‘Enter.’’ TheHFL response is ‘‘The number hasbeen changed. Returning to themain menu.’’To de

Storing a Phone Number Directlyfrom Your PhoneYou can store the desired number tothe HFL phonebook directly fromyour cellular phone.NOTE: Your phone m

6. If you want to continue to store anyother numbers, press and releasethe Talk button. After the beep,say ‘‘Yes.’’ The HFL response is,‘‘HFL is now w

Your safety, and the safety of others,is very important. And operating thisvehicle safely is an importantresponsibility.To help you make informeddecis

●Automatic front seat belttensioners (see page 22).●Sensors that can detect a moderateto severe front impact, side impact,or if your vehicle is about

To use the cellular phonebook withthe HFL, say or select ‘‘CellularPhonebook’’ from the Informationscreen. The navigation display willchange as shown

To import the cellular phonebookYou can import the phonebook ofyour cellular phone in the HFL. Linkyour phone to the HFL and select‘‘Import Cellular P

Select a phonebook from thedisplayed list. If the phonebook youselect has a PIN icon, you will needthe 4-digit PIN number to access thephonebook. The

After selecting a person, the systemwill display a list of the person'sphone numbers.Select the desired number from thelist to make a call.To sto

To delete the imported phonebookYou can delete the stored phonebookfrom the HFL.Link your phone to the HFL andselect ‘‘Delete Imported Phonebook’’from

To add, change, or remove a PINnumber from any phonebookYou can add, change or remove aPIN number from any phonebook.Select ‘‘PIN Number’’ from the‘‘S

To change a PIN number1. Select the phonebook that youwish to change the PIN numberfor. The display will change asshown above.2. Enter your current PI

Clearing the SystemThis operation clears the HFL ofyour passcode, your paired phones,all names in the HFL phonebook,and all imported phonebooks.Cleari

Changing LanguageCanadian models onlyTo change from English to French, dothis:1. Press and release the Talk button.After the beep, say ‘‘Changelanguag

To change from French to English, dothis:1. Press and release the Talk button.After the beep, say ‘‘ChangerLangue.’’ The HFL response is,‘‘Anglais ou

How Your Front Airbags WorkIf you ever have a moderate to severefrontal collision, sensors will detectthe vehicle's rapid deceleration.If the rat

As required by the FCC:This device complies with Part 15 of theFCC rules. Operation is subject to thefollowing two conditions: (1) This devicemay not

U.S. Technology and Sport PackagesAcuraLink enhances your ownershipexperience by providing a directcommunication link between yourvehicle and the Acur

Reading MessagesIf you have new messages, anenvelope icon appears in the topright corner of the navigation screen.To open a message:Press ENTER on the

Select ‘‘Messages’’, then select amessage category by pressingENTER. Select the message youwant to read and press ENTER.Unread messages have a closede

Delete － Select this button to deletethe current message.Voice － Select this button to hear avoice read the entire message. Thisgives you more informa

Deleting MessagesNOTE: Diagnostic info and recall/campaign messages can only bedeleted by your dealer.To delete a single message:●Press the INFO butto

Message CategoriesThere are six message categories inAcuraLink: Quick Tips, FeatureGuides, Maintenance Minders,Recalls/Campaigns, Diagnostic Info,and

Maintenance MinderThese messages provide detailedinformation about the service neededfor your vehicle. When amaintenance message appears on themulti-i

Diagnostic InfoWhen an indicator comes on or amessage is displayed on the Multi-Information Display (MID),AcuraLink can provide informationabout the c

You can then use the messageoptions to call your dealer for anappointment or to find the nearestdealer.When viewing a diagnostic infomessage through t

The total time for inflation anddeflation is one-tenth of a second, sofast that most occupants are notaware that the airbags deployed untilthey see th

AcuraLink/Message Screen To access the following functions,press the SETUP button, push theinterface selector to the right toselect MORE, then rotate

Phone-Data Connection － Selectthis button to begin the processrequired to connect to Acura. This isused to access the most recentdiagnostic informatio

Connect to the Acura Server －The default setting is prompt. Whena diagnostic info message appears,and you select the Check Nowbutton, the system will

On mod els with navigation systemWhenever you shift to reverse (R)with the ignition switch in the ON(II) position, the rearview is shownon the navigat

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Before you begin driving yourvehicle, you should know whatgasoline to use and how to check thelevels of important fluids. You alsoneed to know how to

Break-in PeriodHelp assure your vehicle's futurereliability and performance by payingextra attention to how you driveduring the first 600 miles (

Refueling1. Park with the driver's side closestto the service station pump.2. Open the fuel fill door by pressingthe button in the driver's

5. Screw the fuel fill cap back on untilit clicks at least once. If you do notproperly tighten the cap, you willsee a ‘‘TIGHTEN FUEL CAP’’message on t

Opening and Closing the Hood1. Park the vehicle, and set theparking brake. Pull the hoodrelease handle located under thelower left corner of the dashb

Advanced AirbagsYour front airbags are also advancedairbags. The main purpose of thisfeature is to help prevent airbag-caused injuries to short driver

Oil CheckWait a few minutes after turning theengine off before you check the oil.1. Remove the dipstick (orange loop).2. Wipe off the dipstick with a

Actual Mileage and EPA FuelEconomy Estimates Comparison.Fuel economy is not a fixed number.It varies based on driving conditions,driving habits and ve

Fuel Economy FactorsThe following factors can lower yourvehicle's fuel economy:●Aggressive driving (hardacceleration and braking)●Excessive idlin

●Minimize the use of the airconditioning system － The A/Cputs an extra load on the enginewhich makes it use more fuel. Usethe fresh-air ventilation wh

Modifying your vehicle, or installingsome non-Acura accessories, canmake your vehicle unsafe. Beforeyou make any modifications or addany accessories,

Modifying Your VehicleRemoving parts from your vehicle, orreplacing components withaftermarket components couldseriously affect your vehicle'shan

Your vehicle has several convenientstorage areas:●Glove box●Door and seat-back pockets●Rear cargo area, including thesecond and third row seats whenfo

Load LimitsThe maximum load for your vehicleis 1,158 lbs (525 kg).See Tire And Loading Informationlabel attached to the driver'sdoorjamb.Label Ex

Example 1Example 2Example 3In addition, the total weight of thevehicle, all occupants, accessories,cargo, and trailer tongue load mustnot exceed the G

Carrying Cargo in the PassengerCompartment●Store or secure all items that couldbe thrown around and hurtsomeone during a crash.●Be sure items placed o

Be aware that objects placed on thepassenger's seat can also cause theairbag to be turned off.When the airbag is turned off, a‘‘passenger airbag

Optional Separation NetThe separation net can be used tohold back soft, lightweight itemsstored in the cargo area. Heavy itemsshould be tied down, as

This section gives you tips onstarting the engine under variousconditions, and how to operate theautomatic transmission. It alsoincludes important inf

Driving GuidelinesYour vehicle has higher groundclearance that allows you to travelover bumps, obstacles, and roughterrain. It also provides goodvisib

6. Check the adjustment of the insideand outside mirrors (see page154).7. Check the steering wheeladjustment (see page 124).8. Make sure the doors and

5. If the engine does not start within15 seconds, or starts but stallsright away, repeat step 4 with theaccelerator pedal pressed halfwaydown. If the

Shift Lever Position IndicatorsThese indicators on the instrumentpanel show which position the shiftlever is in. In the SequentialSportShift Mode, the

To shift from: Do this:PtoRPress the brake pedal, andpress the shift lever releasebutton.RtoPNtoRDtoD3Press the shift lever releasebutton.D3 to DDtoNN

Sequential SportShift ModeWith the shift lever in ‘‘D’’ position,you can select the SequentialSportShift mode to shift gears muchlike a manual transmi

The transmission may automaticallydownshift from the higher gear tothe lower gear under theseconditions:Driving on level roads and downhillTo shift fr

The table shows the speed ranges forupshifting and downshifting.To shift from Speed range1 → 2 over 0 mph(0 km/h)2 → 3 over 10 mph(16 km/h)3 → 4 over

Only one airbag will deploy during aside impact. If the impact is on thepassenger's side, the passenger'sside airbag will deploy even if the

Drive (D3) － This position is similarto D, except only the first three gearsare selected. Use D3 when towing atrailer in hilly terrain, or to providee

3. Put a cloth on the edge of the shiftlock release slot cover. Use a smallflat-tipped screwdriver or metalfingernail file to carefully pry upthe edge

The super handling-all wheel drive(SH-AWD) system is a full time all-wheel-drive system thatautomatically controls and transfersvarying amounts of eng

If the SH-AWD indicator blinks whiledriving, it indicates the differentialtemperature is too high. You will alsosee an ‘‘SH-AWD DIFF TEMP.HIGH’’ messa

Always use the parking brake whenyou park your vehicle. Make sure theparking brake is set firmly, or yourvehicle may roll if it is parked on anincline

Your vehicle is equipped with a tirepressure monitoring system (TPMS)that turns on every time you start theengine and monitors the pressure inyour tir

For example, if you check and fillyour tires in a warm area, then drivein extremely cold weather, the tirepressure will be lower thanmeasured and coul

To see the inflation pressures of allfour tires, press the SEL/RESETbutton. The display changes asshown above.Each tire pressure is shown in PSI(U.S.

If any of the tires has low pressure,the tire pressure monitor also showsthe above message to warn youabout the low tire pressure when youselect the d

If the low tire pressure/TPMSindicator comes on, or the multi-information display shows a ‘‘CHECKTPMS SYSTEM’’ message, the VSAsystem automatically tu

How Your Side Curtain AirbagsWorkIn a Side ImpactIn a moderate to severe side impact,sensors will detect rapid accelerationand signal the control unit

As required by the FCC:This device complies with Part 15 of theFCC rules. Operation is subject to thefollowing two conditions: (1) This devicemay not

Braking System DesignThe hydraulic system that operatesthe brakes has two separate circuits.Each circuit works diagonally acrossthe vehicle (the left-

ABS IndicatorIf this indicator comes on, the anti-lock function of the braking systemhas shut down. The brakes still worklike a conventional system, b

The vehicle stability assist (VSA)system helps to stabilize the vehicleduring cornering if the vehicle turnsmore or less than desired. It alsoassists

You will also see a ‘‘CHECK VSASYSTEM’’ message on the multi-information display if there is aproblem with the VSA system.If the low tire pressure/TPM

VSA and Tire SizesDriving with varying tire or wheelsizes may cause the VSA tomalfunction. When replacing tires,make sure they are of the same sizeand

To switch between comfort and sportmode, press and release the activedamper system button located on thecenter console to choose the desiredmode.When

Active Damper SystemIndicatorIf there is a problem with the activedamper system, the active dampersystem shuts down and the activedamper system indica

Exceeding any load limit orimproperly loading your vehicleand trailer can cause a crash inwhich you can be seriously hurtor killed.Check the loading o

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating(GVWR) － The maximum allowableweight of the vehicle, all occupants,all accessories, all cargo and thetongue load is 5,952 l

How the SRS Indicator WorksThe SRS indicator alertsyou to a potential problemwith your airbags or seat belttensioners.When you turn the ignition switc

MDX and Technology Packages modelsIf thedifference is:Estimatedtongue load is:13/32’’11/16’’31/32’’1 1/4’’150 lbs (68 kg)250 lbs (114 kg)350 lbs (159

Total Trailer Weight and Tongue Load Limits:Number ofOccupantsꭧMaximum Total Trailer Weight Maximum Tongue Load2 5,000 lbs (2,268 kg) 500 lbs (227 kg)

Checking LoadsTo accurately check your loads at thepublic scale, the vehicle and trailershould be fully loaded, and alloccupants should stay in the ve

6. Check the weight of the hitchedtrailer. Write this number down.7. Check the weight of the unhitchedtrailer. Limit: See page 366.8. Calculate the to

HitchWe strongly recommend that youhave your dealer install a class 3hitch. Using non-Acura equipmentmay result in serious damage to yourvehicle.Read

Use this illustration to identify eachterminal in the trailer brakecontroller connector.Safety ChainsAlways use safety chains when youtow a trailer. M

Trailer LightsTrailer lights and equipment mustcomply with federal, state, province,and local regulations. Check trailerlight requirements for the are

Pre-Tow ChecklistWhen preparing to tow, and beforedriving away, be sure to check thefollowing:●The vehicle has been properlyserviced, and the suspensi

Towing Speeds and GearsDrive slower than normal in alldriving situations, and obey postedspeed limits for vehicles with trailers.Use the D position wh

Driving on HillsWhen climbing hills, closely watchyour temperature gauge. If it nearsthe red (Hot) mark, turn the airconditioning off, reduce speed an

How the Passenger Airbag OffIndicator WorksThis indicator alerts you that thepassenger's front airbag has beenshut off because weight sensorsdete

Your vehicle is equipped with trailerstability assist function. This functionworks on the same sensors as thevehicle stability assist (VSA) system.Thi

Trailer Stability Assist FailureThe control unit monitors the VSAcircuitry and the braking system. Ifthere is a problem with the brakelighting system,

General InformationYour vehicle has been designedprimarily for use on pavement. Butits higher ground clearance andsuper handling-all wheel drive(SH-AW

Check Out Your VehicleBefore you leave the pavement, besure to do all scheduled maintenanceand service, and inspect your vehiclefor any problems. Pay

●The banks are sloped so you candrive out.●The water is not flowing too fast.Deep rushing water can sweep youdownstream. Even very shallowrushing wate

This section explains why it isimportant to keep your vehicle wellmaintained and how to follow basicmaintenance safety precautions.This section also i

All service items not detailed in thissection should be performed by acertified technician or other qualifiedmechanic.Important Safety PrecautionsTo e

One of the most convenient andimportant features of the multi-information display on your vehicle isthe maintenance minder.Based on engine operatingco

When the remaining engine oil life is15 to 6 percent, the multi-informationdisplay shows a ‘‘SERVICE DUESOON’’ message along with themaintenance sched

If the indicated maintenance serviceis not done and the remaining engineoil life reaches 0%, the multi-information display will show themessage ‘‘SERV

Airbag ServiceYour airbag systems are virtuallymaintenance free, and there are noparts you can safely service.However, you must have yourvehicle servi

If the indicated required service isnot done and the remaining engineoil life becomes 0%, the multi-information display will show a‘‘SERVICE PAST DUE’

Maintenance Main Items and SubItemsAll the maintenance items displayedin the multi-information display are incode.For an explanation of themaintenance

Important MaintenancePrecautionsIf you have the required service donebut do not reset the display, or resetthe display without doing the service,the s

U.S. Vehicles:Maintenance, replacement, orrepair of emissions controldevices and systems may be doneby any automotive repairestablishment or individua

Symbol Maintenance Main ItemsA●Replace engine oil1B●Replace engine oil1and oil filter●Inspect front and rear brakes●Check parking brake adjustment●Ins

POWER STEERING FLUID(Red cap)ENGINE COOLANTRESERVOIRWASHER FLUID(Blue cap)ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK(Orange loop)RADIATOR CAPAUTOMATICTRANSMISSIONFLUID DIPST

The component parts in the enginecompartment are protected by thecover. You may need to remove thecover when you perform somesimple maintenance work.C

Unscrew and remove the engine oilfill cap on top of the valve cover. Pourin the oil slowly and carefully so youdo not spill. Clean up any spillsimmedi

Synthetic OilYou may use a synthetic motor oil ifit meets the same requirementsgiven for a conventional motor oil: itdisplays the API Certification Se

3. Remove the oil filter, and let theremaining oil drain. A specialwrench (available from yourdealer) is required.Make sure the oil filter gasket isno

Your MDX has higher ground clearance than a passenger vehicle designed for use only on pavement. Higher groundclearance has many advantages for off-hi

●Do not remove or modify a frontseat without consulting yourdealer.This could make thedriver's seat position sensor or thefront passenger's

Adding Engine CoolantIf the coolant level in the reservetank is at or below the MIN line, addcoolant to bring it up to the MAXline. Inspect the coolin

1. Make sure the engine and radiatorare cool.2. Remove the radiator cap cover.Relieve any pressure in the coolingsystem by turning the radiator capcou

6. Pour coolant into the reserve tank.Fill it to halfway between the MAXand MIN marks. Put the cap backon the reserve tank.Do not add any rust inhibit

The transmission should be drainedand refilled with new fluid when thisservice is shown on a maintenancemessage in the multi-informationdisplay.Check

5. If the level is below the lowermark, add fluid into the dipstickhole to bring it to the levelbetween the upper and lowermarks.Pour the fluid slowly

Replace the brake fluid when thisservice is indicated on a maintenancemessage in the multi-informationdisplay.Check the fluid level in the brakefluid

Power Steering FluidCheck the level on the side of thereservoir when the engine is cold.The fluid should be between theUPPER LEVEL and LOWER LEVEL.If

Headlight AimingThe headlights were properly aimedwhen your vehicle was new. If youregularly carry heavy items in thetrunk or pull a trailer, readjust

5. Insert the new bulb into the hole,and turn it one-quarter turnclockwise to lock it in place.6. Push the electrical connector ontothe new bulb.7. Tu

Replacing Front Fog/DaytimeRunning Light BulbsYour vehicle uses halogen lightbulbs. When replacing a bulb, handleit by its plastic case, and protect t

Children depend on adults to protectthem. However, despite their bestintentions, many adults do not knowhow toproperlyprotect childpassengers.If you h

3. Remove the electrical connectorfrom the bulb by pushing on thetab and pulling the connectordown.4. Remove the bulb from the fog lightassembly by tu

4. Remove the socket by turning itone-quarter turn counterclockwise.5. Pull the bulb straight out of itssocket.6. Push the new bulb straight intothe s

2. Remove the socket by turning itone-quarter turn counterclockwise.3. Pull the bulb straight out of itssocket.4. Push the new bulb straight intothe s

Dust and Pollen FilterThis filter removes the dust andpollen that is brought in from theoutside through the climate controlsystem.Have your dealer rep

The floor mats that came with yourvehicle hook over the floor matanchors. This keeps the floor matsfrom sliding forward, possiblyinterfering with the

Check the condition of the wiperblades at least every 6 months.Replace them if you find signs ofcracking in the rubber, and areasthat are getting hard

3. Remove the blade from its holderby grabbing the tabbed end of theblade. Pull firmly until the tabscome out of the holder.4. Examine the new wiper b

To replace the rear wiper blade:1. Raise the wiper arm off the rearwindow.2. Slide the blade out of the wiperarm.3. Examine the new wiper blades. Ifth

4. Slide the new blade into the wiperarm. Make sure it is engaged inthe slot along its full length.5. Lower the wiper arm.Wiper Blades41408/06/06 16:5

To safely operate your vehicle, yourtires must be the proper type andsize, in good condition with adequatetread, and correctly inflated.The following

All Children Should Sit in a BackSeatAccording to accident statistics,children of all ages and sizes aresafer when they are restrained in aback seat.T

Check the air pressures when thetires are cold. This means the vehiclehas been parked for at least 3 hours,or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km).Add or

Tire InspectionEvery time you check inflation, youshould also examine the tires fordamage, foreign objects, and wear.You should look for:●Bumps or bul

Tire MaintenanceIn addition to proper inflation, correctwheel alignment helps to decreasetire wear. If you find a tire is wornunevenly, have your deal

It is best to replace all four tires atthe same time. If that is not possibleor necessary, replace the two fronttires or two rear tires as a pair.Repl

Tire ChainsMount tire chains on your tires whenrequired by driving conditions orlocal laws. Install them only on thefront tires.Because your vehicle h

Check the condition of the batterymonthly by looking at the testindicator window:Green － Good conditionWhite － Liquid level low, replacebatteryBlack －

If you need to park your vehicle foran extended period (more than 1month), there are several things youshould do to prepare it for storage.Proper prep

This section covers the morecommon problems that motoristsexperience with their vehicles. Itgives you information about how tosafely evaluate the prob

Use the compact spare tire as atemporary replacement only. Getyour regular tire repaired orreplaced, and put it back on yourvehicle as soon as you can

If you have a flat tire while driving,stop in a safe place to change it.Drive slowly along the shoulder untilyou get to an exit or an area to stopthat

To remind you of the passenger'sfront airbag hazards, and thatchildren must be properly restrainedin a back seat, your vehicle haswarning labels

5. The tools and jack are under thecargo area behind a cover on thedriver's side. Remove the cover byturning the knobscounterclockwise, then pull

The wheel nut wrench supplied withyour vehicle is specially adapted to fitthe hoist shaft. Do not use any othertool.8. Put the wheel nut wrench on the

12. Place the jack under the jackingpoint nearest the tire you need tochange. Turn the end bracketclockwise until the top of the jackcontacts the jack

16. Put on the spare tire. Put thewheel nuts back on finger-tight,then tighten them in a crisscrosspattern with the wheel nut wrenchuntil the wheel is

22. Slowly turn the wheel nut wrenchclockwise to take up the slack ofthe hoist cable. Make sure thebracket is seated in the center holeof the flat tir

Diagnosing why the engine won'tstart falls into two areas, dependingon what you hear when you turn theignition switch to the START (III)position:

●Are you using the proper startingprocedure? Refer to Starting theEngine on page 339.●Do you have fuel? Check the fuelgauge; the warning indicator may

The numbers in the illustration showyou the order to connect the jumpercables.3. Connect one jumper cable to thepositive (＋) terminal on yourvehicle&a

The pointer of your vehicle'stemperature gauge should stay in themidrange under most conditions. If itclimbs to the red mark, you shoulddetermine

4. If the temperature gauge stays atthe red mark, turn off the engine.5. Look for any obvious coolantleaks, such as a split radiator hose.Everything i

If You Must Drive with SeveralChildrenYour vehicle has two rows of backseats where children can be properlyrestrained. If you ever have to carry agrou

Low Oil Pressure IndicatorThis indicator should nevercome on when the engine isrunning. If it starts flashing or stayson, the oil pressure has dropped

If this indicator comes onwhile driving, it means oneof the engine's emissions controlsystems may have a problem. Eventhough you may feel no diff

U.S. CanadaThe brake systemindicator normallycomes on when you turn the ignitionswitch to the ON (II) position, and asa reminder to check the parkingb

The vehicle's fuses are located infour fuse boxes.The interior fuse box is underneaththe dashboard on the driver's side.To remove the fuse b

Checking and Replacing FusesIf something electrical in yourvehicle stops working, the first thingyou should check for is a blown fuse.Determine from t

4. Check the smaller fuses in theunder-hood fuse boxes and rearfuse box, and all the fuses in theinterior and rear fuse boxes bypulling out each one w

Replacing a fuse with one that has ahigher rating greatly increases thechances of damaging the electricalsystem. If you do not have areplacement fuse

PRIMARY UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOXNo. Amps. Circuits Protected1 120 A Main fuse－ Not Used2－1 － Not Used2－2 － Not Used2－3 30 A Rear Blower Motor2－4 40 A ABS V

SECONDARY UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOXNo. Amps. Circuits Protected1 10 A Left Daytime Running Light2 10 A Right Daytime RunningLight3 10 A Left Headlight High4

INTERIOR FUSE BOXNo. Amps. Circuits Protected1 7.5 A TPMS2 10 A Driver's Lumbar SupportMotor3 15 A Moonroof4 20 A Front Heated Seats5 10 A AudioN

Additional Safety Precautions●Never hold an infant or child onyour lap.If you are not wearing aseat belt in a crash, you could bethrown forward and cr

Opening the Fuel Fill DoorManuallyIf the fuel fill door release buttondoes not work, use the release leverinside the rear fuse box lid in thecargo are

If your vehicle gets stuck in sand,mud, or snow, call a towing service topull it out (see the previous page).For very short distances, such asfreeing

2. Remove the towing hook andwheel nut wrench placed behind acover under the cargo area.3. Screw the towing hook into thehole, and tighten it with the

The diagrams in this section give youthe dimensions and capacities ofyour vehicle and the locations of theidentification numbers. It alsoincludes info

Your vehicle has several identifyingnumbers located in various places.The vehicle identification number(VIN) is the 17-digit number yourdealer uses to

The engine number is stamped intothe engine block. It is on the front.The transmission number is on alabel on top of the transmission.ENGINE NUMBERAUT

DimensionsLength 190.7 in (4,844 mm)Width 78.5 in (1,995 mm)Height 68.2 in (1,733 mm)Wheelbase 108.3 in (2,750 mm)Track Front 67.7 in (1,720 mm)Rear 6

LightsHeadlights High 12 V － 60 W (HB3)Lowꭧ12 V － 35 W (D2S)Daytime running lights 12 V － 60 W (HB3)Front side marker lights 12 V － 3CPFront turn sign

The tires on your vehicle meet all U.S. Federal Safety Requirements. Alltires are also graded for treadwear,traction, and temperatureperformance accor

TemperatureThe temperature grades are A (thehighest), B, and C, representing thetire's resistance to the generation ofheat and its ability to dis

Protecting InfantsChild Seat TypeAn infant must be properly restrainedin a rear-facing, reclining child seatuntil the child reaches the seatmaker&apos

The tires that came on your vehiclehave a number of markings. Thoseyou should be aware of are describedbelow.Tire SizeWhenever tires are replaced, the

FW6X － Tire type code.Maximum Tire PressureMax Press －The maximum airpressure the tire canhold.Maximum Tire LoadMax Load － The maximum load thetire ca

Each tire, including the spare (ifprovided), should be checkedmonthly when cold and inflated tothe inflation pressure recommendedby the vehicle manufa

Your vehicle has also been equippedwith a TPMS malfunction indicator toindicate when the system is notoperating properly. The TPMSmalfunction indicato

The burning of gasoline in yourvehicle's engine produces severalbyproducts. Some of these arecarbon monoxide (CO), oxides ofnitrogen (NOx), and h

Onboard Refueling VaporRecoveryThe onboard refueling vaporrecovery (ORVR) system capturesthe fuel vapors during refueling. Thevapors are adsorbed in a

The three way catalytic convertercontains precious metals that serveas catalysts, promoting chemicalreactions to convert the exhaustgasses without aff

Testing of Readiness CodesIf you take your vehicle for anemissions test shortly after thebattery has been disconnected orgone dead, it may not pass th

7. Select a nearby lightly traveledmajor highway where you canmaintain a speed of 50 to 60 mph(80 to 97 km/h) for at least 20minutes. Drive on the hig

Client Service Information... 466Warranty Coverages...467Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.Vehicles)...

In any of these situations, westrongly recommend that you installthe child seat directly behind thefront passenger's seat, move the seatas far fo

Acura dealership personnel aretrained professionals. They shouldbe able to answer all your questions.If you encounter a problem that yourdealership do

U.S. OwnersYour new vehicle is covered by thesewarranties:New Vehicle Limited Warranty－covers your new vehicle, except forthe battery, emissions contr

If you believe that your vehicle has adefect which could cause a crash orcould cause injury or death, youshould immediately inform theNational Highway

Purchasing Factory Authorized Manuals (U.S.only)The publications shown below can be purchased from HelmIncorporated. You can order by phone or online:

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AAccessories andModifications...330ACCESSORY (Ignition KeyPosition)...129Accessory Power Sockets.

Bulb ReplacementBack-up Lights...407Brake Lights...406Front Parking Lights...404Front Side Ma

DDANGER, Explanation of...iiiDashboard...3, 62Daytime Running Lights...120Dead Battery...

EngineAdding Engine Coolant...396Check Starting System...340Coolant Temperature Gauge...72If it Won’t Start...4

Octane Requirement...322Tank, Refueling...323Gas Station Procedures...323GaugesEngine CoolantTemperature...

Child Seat PlacementWe strongly recommend placing aforward-facing child seat in a backseat, not the front.Placing a forward-facing child seat inthe fr

Indicators, Instrument Panel...63ABS (Anti-lock Brake)...66Active Damper System...71, 361A/T Temp...68

Fuel Fill Door...323Glove Box...164Lockout Prevention...131Power Door...

Parking Over Things thatBurn...350, 462Passenger Airbag OffIndicator...34PGM-FI System...

Door Locks...11Head Restraints...14Seat Belts...8, 15Seats & Seat-Backs

SRS, Additional Information...24Additional SafetyPrecautions...35Airbag Service...35Airbag System

Tire Chains...420Tire, How to Change a Flat...425Tire Information...456Tire Labeling...

Viscosity, Oil...393WWARNING, Explanation of...iiiWarning Labels, Location of...59Warranty Coverages(U.S. on

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Gasoline:Premium unleaded gasoline,pump octane number of 91 orhigher.Fuel Tank Capacity:21.00 US gal (79.5 L)Recommended Engine Oil:API Premium grade

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When buying a child seat, you needto choose either a conventional childseat, or one designed for use withthe lower anchors and tethers forchildren (LA

2009 MDX Online Reference Owner's Manual Contents Owner's Identification Form Introduction ...

After selecting a proper child seatand a good place to install the seat,there are three main steps ininstalling the seat:1.Properly secure the child s

Installing a Child Seat withLATCHYour vehicle is equipped withLATCH (lower anchors and tethersfor children) at each of the secondrow seats.The lower a

3. Place the child seat on the vehicleseat, then attach the seat to thelower anchors according to thechild seat maker's instructions.Some LATCH-c

6. Attach the tether strap hook to thetether anchor, then tighten thestrap as instructed by the childseat maker.7. Push and pull the child seatforward

Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder BeltWhen not using the LATCH system,all child seats must be secured to thevehicle with the lap part of a l

4. After confirming that the belt islocked, grab the shoulder part ofthe belt near the buckle, and pullup to remove any slack from thelap part of the

Second Row InstallationEach second row seat has a tetheranchorage point behind the seat-back.1. After properly securing the childseat (see page 50), l

2. Attach the tether strap hook to theanchor, making sure the tetherstrap is not twisted.3. Tighten the strap according to theseat maker's instru

When a child reaches therecommended weight or height limitfor a forward-facing child seat, thechild should sit in a back seat on abooster seat and wea

3. Does the shoulder belt crossbetween the child's neck and arm?4. Is the lap part of the belt as low aspossible, touching the child'sthighs

ContentsA convenient reference to thesections in this manual.Your Vehicle at a GlanceA quick reference to the maincontrols in your vehicle.Driver and

If a child who uses a booster seatmust ride in front, move the vehicleseat as far back as possible and besure the child is wearing the seat beltproper

If you decide that a child can safelyride up front, be sure to:●Carefully read the owner's manual,and make sure you understand allseat belt instr

Your vehicle's exhaust containscarbon monoxide gas. Carbonmonoxide should not enter thevehicle in normal driving if youmaintain your vehicle prop

HOODRADIATOR CAPDASHBOARDBATTERY LABELU.S. models onlyThese labels are in the locations shown. They warnyou of potential hazards that could cause seri

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This section gives information aboutthe controls and displays thatcontribute to the daily operation ofyour vehicle. All the essentialcontrols are with

ꭧ: If equippedDRIVING POSITIONMEMORY SYSTEM(P. 157)POWER DOOR LOCKMASTER SWITCH(P. 130)PARKING BRAKERELEASE HANDLE(P. 153)POWER WINDOWSWITCHES(P. 149)

ꭧ: If equippedThe U.S. instrument panel is shown. Differences for the Canadian models are noted in the text.SH-AWD INDICATOR(P. 69)IMMOBILIZER SYSTEMI

The instrument panel has manyindicators to give you importantinformation about your vehicle.Seat Belt ReminderIndicatorThis indicator comes on when yo

Low Oil PressureIndicatorThe engine can be severely damagedif this indicator flashes or stays onwhen the engine is running, or if a‘‘CHECK ENGINE OIL

ꭧ: If equippedDRIVER'S FRONTAIRBAG (P. 9, 27)DRIVING POSITIONMEMORY SYSTEM(P. 157)POWER DOOR LOCKMASTER SWITCH(P. 130)PARKING BRAKERELEASE HANDLE

Supplemental RestraintSystem IndicatorThis indicator comes on briefly whenyou turn the ignition switch to theON (II) position. If it comes on at anyot

Vehicle Stability Assist(VSA) System IndicatorThis indicator normally comes on fora few seconds when you turn theignition switch to the ON (II)positio

Low Tire Pressure/TPMS IndicatorThis indicator normally comes on fora few seconds when you turn theignition switch to the ON (II)position.This indicat

Message IndicatorThis indicator comes on when thereis a system message on the multi-information display. Press the INFObutton on the steering wheel (s

Immobilizer SystemIndicatorThis indicator comes on briefly whenyou turn the ignition switch to theON (II) position. It will then go off ifyou have ins

Active Damper SystemIndicatorThis indicator normally comes on fora few seconds when you turn theignition switch to the ON (II)position. If this indica

Temperature GaugeThis shows the temperature of theengine's coolant. During normaloperation, the pointer should rise toabout the middle of the gau

The multi-information display in theinstrument panel displays variousinformation and messages when theignition switch is in the ON (II)position. Some

Main MenuTire Pressure for each tire (See page 77)Go to Customize Menu (See page 83)Go to HandsFreeLink Menu (See page 278)INFO buttonSEL/RESET button

When the main menu is blank,SH-AWD or TIRE PRESSURE,pressing the SEL/RESET buttonchanges the display to ‘‘trip meter/odometer’’ ‘‘outside temperature/

ꭧ1: To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.ꭧ2: If equippedHEADLIGHT WASHERSWITCHꭧ2(P. 117)VEHICLE STABILITYASSIST SYSTEMOFF SWITC

When you reset Trip A, average fueleconomy A is reset at the same time.When you reset Trip B, average fueleconomy B is reset.In the customizing mode,

Engine Oil LifeThis shows the remaining life of theengine oil. It shows 100% after theengine oil is replaced and the displayis reset. The engine oil l

HandsFreeLink™You can receive or make phone callsfrom your cell phone through yourvehicle's Bluetooth®HandsFreeLink®(HFL) system without touching

AVERAGE FUEL A/BThis shows your vehicle's averagefuel economy in mpg (U.S. models)or liter/100 km (Canadian models)since you last reset the Trip

System MessagesIf there is a problem with yourvehicle, for example, the engine oillevel is low or a door is not fullyclosed, the multi-information dis

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Customize SettingsWhen the main menu displays‘‘Keyless Memory Settings™,’’ youcan customize some vehicle controlsettings.To enter the customizing mode

Group Setup Menu Item Description Setting Option PageMETER SETUP(P.89)LANGUAGE SELECTION Changes the language used in the display. ENGLISHꭧ90FRENCHSPA

Group Setup Menu Item Description Setting Option PageLIGHTING SETUP(P.100)INTERIOR LIGHTDIMMING TIMEChanges how long (in seconds) the interior lights

This section gives you importantinformation about how to protectyourself and your passengers. It showsyou how to use seat belts. It explainshow your a

DEFAULT ALLIf you want to set the default settings,press the INFO (▲/ ▼) button toselect DEFAULT ALL, then press theSEL/RESET button.To set the defaul

Customize SettingsYou can customize some of thevehicle control settings to yourpreference. Here are the settings youcan customize:●METER SETUP●POSITIO

SEL/RESET BUTTONINFO (▲/▼) BUTTONMETER SETUPsee page 89POSITION SETUPsee page 97LIGHTING SETUPsee page 100Select ‘‘EXIT’’Select ‘‘CANCEL’’DOOR/WINDOW

Meter SetupHere are the six custom settings forthe meter setup:●LANGUAGE SELECTION●ADJUST OUTSIDE TEMP.DISPLAY●TRIP A & AVG. FUEL RESET withREFUEL

Language SelectionThere are three language selectionsyou can make: English, French, andSpanish. To choose the language youwant, follow these instructi

Adjust Outside Temp. DisplayIf you sometimes find that thetemperature reading is a few degreesabove or below the actualtemperature, you can adjust it

Trip A & Avg. Fuel Reset With RefuelTo cause Trip A and AVG. FUEL toreset every time you refuel yourvehicle, follow these instructions:You can cho

Adjust Alarm VolumeSelect the warning alarm volumefrom three levels.You can choose this customize itemfrom ‘‘METER SETUP’’ by pressingthe INFO (▲/ ▼)

Elapsed Time ResetThere are four elapsed time resetchoices you can make:MANUAL ONLY － You can resetthe elapsed time, when TripComputer's Elapsed

When your selection is successfullycompleted, the display changes asshown above, and then goes back tothe customize item screen.If the ‘‘SETTING INCOM