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... ...16 6. And it tells you how to properly restrain infants and children in Front...58 Additional Safety Precautions ...59 Carbon Monoxide Hazard ...60 Safety Labels ...61 Driver and Passenger Safety 5 2011 MDX Adjust the Seat-Backs ...15 4. Important Safety Precautions ...6 Your Vehicle's Safety Features...8 Seat Belts ...9 Airbags ...10 Protecting Adults and Teens...12...
... ...16 6. And it tells you how to properly restrain infants and children in Front...58 Additional Safety Precautions ...59 Carbon Monoxide Hazard ...60 Safety Labels ...61 Driver and Passenger Safety 5 2011 MDX Adjust the Seat-Backs ...15 4. Important Safety Precautions ...6 Your Vehicle's Safety Features...8 Seat Belts ...9 Airbags ...10 Protecting Adults and Teens...12...
Owner's Manual
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...belt correctly. Is the lap part of the belt as low as possible, touching the child's thighs? 5. Driver and Passenger Safety CONTINUED 57 2011 MDX If you follow the booster seat maker's instructions. Protecting Larger Children 3. Booster seats can be able to use a booster seat until they ...reach a given age or weight (e.g., 6 years or 60 lbs). Does the shoulder belt cross between the child's neck and arm? 4. Will the child be high-back or low-back. Using a Booster...
...belt correctly. Is the lap part of the belt as low as possible, touching the child's thighs? 5. Driver and Passenger Safety CONTINUED 57 2011 MDX If you follow the booster seat maker's instructions. Protecting Larger Children 3. Booster seats can be able to use a booster seat until they ...reach a given age or weight (e.g., 6 years or 60 lbs). Does the shoulder belt cross between the child's neck and arm? 4. Will the child be high-back or low-back. Using a Booster...
Owner's Manual
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... climate control system as a garage. Turn the fan on this page. Avoid any enclosed areas or activities that may have damaged the underside. ● ● 60 2011 MDX If you must drive with the engine running, even in enclosed areas, such as shown below. Have the exhaust system inspected for leaks whenever: ●...
... climate control system as a garage. Turn the fan on this page. Avoid any enclosed areas or activities that may have damaged the underside. ● ● 60 2011 MDX If you must drive with the engine running, even in enclosed areas, such as shown below. Have the exhaust system inspected for leaks whenever: ●...
Owner's Manual
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... the driver's/all the customized settings as default. 119 120 122 92 WIPER SETUP (P. 122) DEFAULT ALL (P. 92) ꭧ: Default setting WIPER ACTION CONTINUED 91 2011 MDX Changes how long it takes (in seconds) for the doors to relock and the security system to be in seconds) the exterior lights stay on... P WITH VEH SPDꭧ OFF SHIFT TO P ꭧ DRIVER DOOR/ALL IGN OFF DOORS OFF DRIVER DOORꭧ ALL DOORS ONꭧ OFF 90 sec 60 sec 30 secꭧ INTERMITTENT WITH VEH SPDꭧ SET CANCEL Page 110 111 Instruments and Controls 112 115 AUTO DOOR UNLOCK 116 118 KEY...
... the driver's/all the customized settings as default. 119 120 122 92 WIPER SETUP (P. 122) DEFAULT ALL (P. 92) ꭧ: Default setting WIPER ACTION CONTINUED 91 2011 MDX Changes how long it takes (in seconds) for the doors to relock and the security system to be in seconds) the exterior lights stay on... P WITH VEH SPDꭧ OFF SHIFT TO P ꭧ DRIVER DOOR/ALL IGN OFF DOORS OFF DRIVER DOORꭧ ALL DOORS ONꭧ OFF 90 sec 60 sec 30 secꭧ INTERMITTENT WITH VEH SPDꭧ SET CANCEL Page 110 111 Instruments and Controls 112 115 AUTO DOOR UNLOCK 116 118 KEY...
Owner's Manual
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You can choose this relock time from ''DOOR/WINDOW SETUP'' by pressing the INFO ( / ) button repeatedly. 120 2011 MDX Multi-Information Display Security Relock Timer If you unlock the doors and the tailgate with the remote transmitter, but do not open any of the ... within 30 seconds, the doors and the tailgate automatically relock and the security system sets. You can change this customize item from 30 seconds to 60 or 90 seconds. If the ''SETTING INCOMPLETE'' message appears, go back to the customize item screen. When your selection is successfully completed, the display changes...
You can choose this relock time from ''DOOR/WINDOW SETUP'' by pressing the INFO ( / ) button repeatedly. 120 2011 MDX Multi-Information Display Security Relock Timer If you unlock the doors and the tailgate with the remote transmitter, but do not open any of the ... within 30 seconds, the doors and the tailgate automatically relock and the security system sets. You can change this customize item from 30 seconds to 60 or 90 seconds. If the ''SETTING INCOMPLETE'' message appears, go back to the customize item screen. When your selection is successfully completed, the display changes...
Owner's Manual
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... down on the back edge. If you try to lock an open driver's door by pulling the lock tab rearward the lock tab on page 60. 140 2011 MDX They are closed.
... down on the back edge. If you try to lock an open driver's door by pulling the lock tab rearward the lock tab on page 60. 140 2011 MDX They are closed.
Owner's Manual
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... checked by your dealer. Use a small flat-tipped screwdriver to prevent exhaust gas from getting into the interior. Unlocking the Tailgate Instruments and Controls 143 2011 MDX Keep the tailgate closed completely, a beeper sounds and a ''DOOR & TAILGATE OPEN'' message is a problem with the tailgate. If there is a problem in the power tailgate... display, you try to the right as shown. Tailgate If you can still open or close the tailgate manually. With this message shown on page 60.
... checked by your dealer. Use a small flat-tipped screwdriver to prevent exhaust gas from getting into the interior. Unlocking the Tailgate Instruments and Controls 143 2011 MDX Keep the tailgate closed completely, a beeper sounds and a ''DOOR & TAILGATE OPEN'' message is a problem with the tailgate. If there is a problem in the power tailgate... display, you try to the right as shown. Tailgate If you can still open or close the tailgate manually. With this message shown on page 60.
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... that could be sure the total weight of carbon monoxide poisoning, follow the instructions on page 60. To avoid the possibility of the rack and the items does not exceed 165 lbs (75 kg). CONTINUED 431 2011 MDX If it is higher, it is open, a passenger could interfere with the proper operation of...
... that could be sure the total weight of carbon monoxide poisoning, follow the instructions on page 60. To avoid the possibility of the rack and the items does not exceed 165 lbs (75 kg). CONTINUED 431 2011 MDX If it is higher, it is open, a passenger could interfere with the proper operation of...
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... Displayed Calculated Engine Engine Oil Life Oil Life (%) (%) 100% - 91% 100% 90% - 81% 90% 80% - 71% 80% 70% - 61% 70% 60% - 51% 60% 50% - 41% 50% 40% - 31% 40% 30% - 21% 30% 20% - 16% 20% 15% - 11% 15% 10% - 6% 10% 5%... - 1% 5% 0% 0% Maintenance 501 2011 MDX Make sure the display shows blank, SH-AWD and tire pressure, and then press the SEL/RESET button on the steering ...
... Displayed Calculated Engine Engine Oil Life Oil Life (%) (%) 100% - 91% 100% 90% - 81% 90% 80% - 71% 80% 70% - 61% 70% 60% - 51% 60% 50% - 41% 50% 40% - 31% 40% 30% - 21% 30% 20% - 16% 20% 15% - 11% 15% 10% - 6% 10% 5%... - 1% 5% 0% 0% Maintenance 501 2011 MDX Make sure the display shows blank, SH-AWD and tire pressure, and then press the SEL/RESET button on the steering ...
Owner's Manual
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... replace the brake fluid every 3 years. Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 if they are noisy. 5 6 ● ● 508 2011 MDX If you drive regularly in very high temperatures (over 110°F, 43°C), in very low temperatures (under these items: ● Tie rod ends, steering...and inspect water pump If you regularly drive your vehicle under -20°F, - 29°C), or towing a trailer, replace every 60,000 miles (U. S.)/100,000 km (Canada). Maintenance MinderTM Symbol A B Maintenance Main Items Replace engine oil1 Replace engine oil1 and oil filter ...
... replace the brake fluid every 3 years. Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 if they are noisy. 5 6 ● ● 508 2011 MDX If you drive regularly in very high temperatures (over 110°F, 43°C), in very low temperatures (under these items: ● Tie rod ends, steering...and inspect water pump If you regularly drive your vehicle under -20°F, - 29°C), or towing a trailer, replace every 60,000 miles (U. S.)/100,000 km (Canada). Maintenance MinderTM Symbol A B Maintenance Main Items Replace engine oil1 Replace engine oil1 and oil filter ...
Owner's Manual
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Park the vehicle on , then shut off the engine. It should be between the upper and lower marks. Maintenance CONTINUED 517 2011 MDX DIPSTICK DIPSTICK UPPER MARK LOWER MARK 2. Insert the dipstick all the way into the transmission securely as shown in the illustration. 4. Start the engine, let ... it run until the radiator fan comes on level ground. Automatic Transmission Fluid Check the fluid level with a clean cloth. 3. For accurate results, wait about 60 seconds (but no longer than 90 seconds) before doing step 2. Remove the dipstick and check the fluid level.
Park the vehicle on , then shut off the engine. It should be between the upper and lower marks. Maintenance CONTINUED 517 2011 MDX DIPSTICK DIPSTICK UPPER MARK LOWER MARK 2. Insert the dipstick all the way into the transmission securely as shown in the illustration. 4. Start the engine, let ... it run until the radiator fan comes on level ground. Automatic Transmission Fluid Check the fluid level with a clean cloth. 3. For accurate results, wait about 60 seconds (but no longer than 90 seconds) before doing step 2. Remove the dipstick and check the fluid level.
Owner's Manual
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You may use Acura Power Steering Fluid. A low power steering fluid level can damage the power steering pump. 520 2011 MDX In very low ...temperatures (under -20°F, -29°C). Pour the fluid slowly and carefully so you are not sure how to the UPPER LEVEL mark. Timing Belt The timing belt should be replaced at the intervals shown in the system. Replace the timing belt every 60...the fluid level frequently, and have the power steering system flushed and refilled with Acura PSF as soon as possible. If not add power steering fluid to add fluid,...
You may use Acura Power Steering Fluid. A low power steering fluid level can damage the power steering pump. 520 2011 MDX In very low ...temperatures (under -20°F, -29°C). Pour the fluid slowly and carefully so you are not sure how to the UPPER LEVEL mark. Timing Belt The timing belt should be replaced at the intervals shown in the system. Replace the timing belt every 60...the fluid level frequently, and have the power steering system flushed and refilled with Acura PSF as soon as possible. If not add power steering fluid to add fluid,...
Owner's Manual
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...for you to tell if a pressure loss is due to a tire problem and not due to match the recommended cold tire pressures. CONTINUED 535 2011 MDX Tires Check the air pressures when the tires are on a label on the driver's doorjamb. If you check air pressures when the tires are ... Cold Tire Pressure for at least 3 hours, or driven less than the cold readings. Maintenance For additional information about your tire pressures. This is : 60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm2) For convenience, the recommended tire sizes and cold tire pressures are cold. This means the vehicle has been parked...
...for you to tell if a pressure loss is due to a tire problem and not due to match the recommended cold tire pressures. CONTINUED 535 2011 MDX Tires Check the air pressures when the tires are on a label on the driver's doorjamb. If you check air pressures when the tires are ... Cold Tire Pressure for at least 3 hours, or driven less than the cold readings. Maintenance For additional information about your tire pressures. This is : 60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm2) For convenience, the recommended tire sizes and cold tire pressures are cold. This means the vehicle has been parked...
Owner's Manual
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... on another vehicle unless it back on your regular tire repaired or replaced, and put it is replaced with the spare, this indicator begins to : 60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm2) Follow these precautions: ● ● Do not mount snow chains on the same wheel. After several miles (kilometers) driving with... road surfaces. This tire gives a harsher ride and less traction on a regular wheel, and the spare wheel is not designed for mounting a regular tire. 544 2011 MDX
... on another vehicle unless it back on your regular tire repaired or replaced, and put it is replaced with the spare, this indicator begins to : 60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm2) Follow these precautions: ● ● Do not mount snow chains on the same wheel. After several miles (kilometers) driving with... road surfaces. This tire gives a harsher ride and less traction on a regular wheel, and the spare wheel is not designed for mounting a regular tire. 544 2011 MDX
Owner's Manual
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...65293;2 3-3 3-4 Amps. 120 A - - 30 A 30 A 40 A 40 A 40 A 40 A - 60 A 40 A 60 A 50 A Circuits Protected Main fuse Not Used Not Used SH-AWD Rear Blower Motor ABS VSA Trailer Main Power Seats, Driver's Position Memory System,... Fan, MG Clutch, Headlight Washerꭧ1 Ignition Switch Main No. 3-5 3-6 Amps. 50 A 60 A Circuits Protected Power Window Power Tailgate Opener/Closer, Rear ACC Socket, Interior Light, Rear Defroster ECU (PCM... A 20 A 20 A Taking Care of the Unexpected ꭧ1: Canadian model ꭧ2: If equipped CONTINUED 563 2011 MDX
...65293;2 3-3 3-4 Amps. 120 A - - 30 A 30 A 40 A 40 A 40 A 40 A - 60 A 40 A 60 A 50 A Circuits Protected Main fuse Not Used Not Used SH-AWD Rear Blower Motor ABS VSA Trailer Main Power Seats, Driver's Position Memory System,... Fan, MG Clutch, Headlight Washerꭧ1 Ignition Switch Main No. 3-5 3-6 Amps. 50 A 60 A Circuits Protected Power Window Power Tailgate Opener/Closer, Rear ACC Socket, Interior Light, Rear Defroster ECU (PCM... A 20 A 20 A Taking Care of the Unexpected ꭧ1: Canadian model ꭧ2: If equipped CONTINUED 563 2011 MDX
Owner's Manual
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...ꭧ1 P255/50R19 103Hꭧ2 T165/80D17 104M 32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm2) 60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm2) Battery Capacity Pressure Front/Rear Spare Fuses Interior See page 565...in (2.0 mm) - 0 ° 30 ' - 0 ° 30 ' 4 ° 12 ' High Lowꭧ 12 V - 60 W (HB3) 12 V - 35 W (D2S) 12 V - 60 W (HB3) 12 V - 3 CP 12 V - 21 W (Amber) 12 V - 3 CP 12 V - 55 W (...the fuse label attached to the inside of the fuse box lid. ꭧ1: MDX, Technology Package, and U.S. See page 563 and 564 or the fuse box cover. Technology ...
...ꭧ1 P255/50R19 103Hꭧ2 T165/80D17 104M 32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm2) 60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm2) Battery Capacity Pressure Front/Rear Spare Fuses Interior See page 565...in (2.0 mm) - 0 ° 30 ' - 0 ° 30 ' 4 ° 12 ' High Lowꭧ 12 V - 60 W (HB3) 12 V - 35 W (D2S) 12 V - 60 W (HB3) 12 V - 3 CP 12 V - 21 W (Amber) 12 V - 3 CP 12 V - 55 W (...the fuse label attached to the inside of the fuse box lid. ꭧ1: MDX, Technology Package, and U.S. See page 563 and 564 or the fuse box cover. Technology ...
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...moving the accelerator pedal. (Vehicle speed may vary slightly; If the testing facility determines the readiness codes are still not set, see your dealer. 584 2011 MDX Do not use the cruise control. Drive on the highway in city/suburban traffic for 90 seconds without using the accelerator pedal or the brake... of 90 seconds). 8. Select a nearby lightly traveled major highway where you cannot do this is okay.) If you can maintain a speed of 50 to 60 mph (80 to 97 km/h) for a total of traffic conditions, drive for at least 30 seconds, then repeat it two more times (for at least...
...moving the accelerator pedal. (Vehicle speed may vary slightly; If the testing facility determines the readiness codes are still not set, see your dealer. 584 2011 MDX Do not use the cruise control. Drive on the highway in city/suburban traffic for 90 seconds without using the accelerator pedal or the brake... of 90 seconds). 8. Select a nearby lightly traveled major highway where you cannot do this is okay.) If you can maintain a speed of 50 to 60 mph (80 to 97 km/h) for a total of traffic conditions, drive for at least 30 seconds, then repeat it two more times (for at least...
Owner's Manual
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... Lights ...527 Specifications ...573 Taillights ...525 Turn Signal Lights ...523, 525 Bulbs, Halogen ...521 C Capacities Chart ...572 Carbon Monoxide Hazard ...60 Cargo ...428 Cargo Hooks ...432 Cargo, How to Carry ...428 Carrying Cargo ...428 CAUTION, Explanation of ...iii CD Care ...244 CD Error...the Seat Belts ...528 Client Service Information ...586 Climate Control System ...180 Clock ...306 Code, Audio System ...305 CO in the Exhaust ...60, 580 Cold Weather, Starting in ...436 Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™) ...457 Compact Spare Tire ...544 Compass Operation ...338...
... Lights ...527 Specifications ...573 Taillights ...525 Turn Signal Lights ...523, 525 Bulbs, Halogen ...521 C Capacities Chart ...572 Carbon Monoxide Hazard ...60 Cargo ...428 Cargo Hooks ...432 Cargo, How to Carry ...428 Carrying Cargo ...428 CAUTION, Explanation of ...iii CD Care ...244 CD Error...the Seat Belts ...528 Client Service Information ...586 Climate Control System ...180 Clock ...306 Code, Audio System ...305 CO in the Exhaust ...60, 580 Cold Weather, Starting in ...436 Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™) ...457 Compact Spare Tire ...544 Compass Operation ...338...
Owner's Manual
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... to Use ...511 Overheating ...554 Specifications ...573 Speed Limiter ...440 Starting ...436 Engine Coolant ...514 Ethanol in Gasoline ...418 Evaporative Emissions Controls ...580 Exhaust Fumes ...60 Exhaust Gas Recirculation System ...581 Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat Belts by ...19 F Fan, Interior ...183 Features ...179 Filters Dust and Pollen ...528 Oil ...512... ...419 Tighten Fuel Cap ...420 Fuel Economy ...423 Fuses, Checking the ...560 G Gas Mileage, Improving ...424 Gasoline ...418 Gauge ...76 Low Fuel Indicator ...75 IV 2011 MDX
... to Use ...511 Overheating ...554 Specifications ...573 Speed Limiter ...440 Starting ...436 Engine Coolant ...514 Ethanol in Gasoline ...418 Evaporative Emissions Controls ...580 Exhaust Fumes ...60 Exhaust Gas Recirculation System ...581 Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat Belts by ...19 F Fan, Interior ...183 Features ...179 Filters Dust and Pollen ...528 Oil ...512... ...419 Tighten Fuel Cap ...420 Fuel Economy ...423 Fuses, Checking the ...560 G Gas Mileage, Improving ...424 Gasoline ...418 Gauge ...76 Low Fuel Indicator ...75 IV 2011 MDX
Owner's Manual
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Power Steering Fluid: Acura Power Steering Fluid preferred, or another brand of 91 or higher. Brake Fluid: Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake ...): Front/Rear: 32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm2) Compact Spare Tire: 60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm2) 2011 MDX Oil change capacity (including filter): 4.5 US qt (4.3 L) Automatic Transmission Fluid: Acura ATF DW-1 (automatic transmission fluid) (see page 511). Rear Differential Fluid: Use Acura All-Wheel Drive Fluid (DPSF) only. Capacity: SH-AWD differential case 2.6 US...
Power Steering Fluid: Acura Power Steering Fluid preferred, or another brand of 91 or higher. Brake Fluid: Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake ...): Front/Rear: 32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm2) Compact Spare Tire: 60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm2) 2011 MDX Oil change capacity (including filter): 4.5 US qt (4.3 L) Automatic Transmission Fluid: Acura ATF DW-1 (automatic transmission fluid) (see page 511). Rear Differential Fluid: Use Acura All-Wheel Drive Fluid (DPSF) only. Capacity: SH-AWD differential case 2.6 US...