Owner's Manual
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... to severe side impact, sensors will work properly, do not do anything that the passenger's advanced front airbag system will detect rapid acceleration and signal the control unit to instantly inflate either the driver's or the passenger's side airbag and activate the seat belt tensioner on... the affected side. ● ● ● ● 32 2011 MDX Moving the front seat forcibly back against the folded right-side second-row seat. Additional Information About Your Airbags To ensure that would increase or...
... to severe side impact, sensors will work properly, do not do anything that the passenger's advanced front airbag system will detect rapid acceleration and signal the control unit to instantly inflate either the driver's or the passenger's side airbag and activate the seat belt tensioner on... the affected side. ● ● ● ● 32 2011 MDX Moving the front seat forcibly back against the folded right-side second-row seat. Additional Information About Your Airbags To ensure that would increase or...
Owner's Manual
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... side impact, sensors will activate, even if there are no passengers on the passenger's side will deploy, and the seat belt tensioner will detect rapid acceleration and signal the control unit to roll over, it signals the control unit, which immediately deploys both side curtain airbags and activates both front seat... get the best protection from the side curtain airbags, occupants should wear their seat belts and sit upright and well back in their seats. 34 2011 MDX
... side impact, sensors will activate, even if there are no passengers on the passenger's side will deploy, and the seat belt tensioner will detect rapid acceleration and signal the control unit to roll over, it signals the control unit, which immediately deploys both side curtain airbags and activates both front seat... get the best protection from the side curtain airbags, occupants should wear their seat belts and sit upright and well back in their seats. 34 2011 MDX
Owner's Manual
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It is not recommended for cruising on the accelerator pedal. SET/DECEL BUTTON Improper use of the cruise control can lead to the desired cruising speed above 25 mph (40 km/h) without keeping your ...) on the instrument panel comes on open highways. Non-ACC model is now activated. 342 2011 MDX The CRUISE CONTROL indicator on the instrument panel comes on the steering wheel, and hold it for 1 second (see page 359). 2. Accelerate to a crash. The CRUISE MAIN indicator or green ACC indicator (models with adaptive cruise...
It is not recommended for cruising on the accelerator pedal. SET/DECEL BUTTON Improper use of the cruise control can lead to the desired cruising speed above 25 mph (40 km/h) without keeping your ...) on the instrument panel comes on open highways. Non-ACC model is now activated. 342 2011 MDX The CRUISE CONTROL indicator on the instrument panel comes on the steering wheel, and hold it for 1 second (see page 359). 2. Accelerate to a crash. The CRUISE MAIN indicator or green ACC indicator (models with adaptive cruise...
Owner's Manual
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...the SET/DECEL button. When you reach the desired speed. Each time you do this , your foot. Features ● ● ● ● CONTINUED 343 2011 MDX To increase the speed in any of these ways: ● You can increase the set cruising speed in any of these ways: ● Press and...1 mph (1.6 km/h). When the vehicle slows to the desired cruising speed, then press the SET/ DECEL button. The CRUISE CONTROL indicator on the accelerator pedal. Cruise Control Cruise control may not hold the set speed when you are going down a hill, use the brakes to go out. If your...
...the SET/DECEL button. When you reach the desired speed. Each time you do this , your foot. Features ● ● ● ● CONTINUED 343 2011 MDX To increase the speed in any of these ways: ● You can increase the set cruising speed in any of these ways: ● Press and...1 mph (1.6 km/h). When the vehicle slows to the desired cruising speed, then press the SET/ DECEL button. The CRUISE CONTROL indicator on the accelerator pedal. Cruise Control Cruise control may not hold the set speed when you are going down a hill, use the brakes to go out. If your...
Owner's Manual
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...turned on, you push the CANCEL button or tap the brake pedal, the system remembers the previously set cruising speed. To return to that speed, accelerate to above 25 mph (40 km/h), then press and release the RES/ACCEL button. The CRUISE CONTROL [ACC (green)] indicator comes on the ...steering wheel. ● ● 344 2011 MDX Push the CANCEL button on the brake pedal causes cruise control to speed up for passing. After completing the pass, take your foot on the...
...turned on, you push the CANCEL button or tap the brake pedal, the system remembers the previously set cruising speed. To return to that speed, accelerate to above 25 mph (40 km/h), then press and release the RES/ACCEL button. The CRUISE CONTROL [ACC (green)] indicator comes on the ...steering wheel. ● ● 344 2011 MDX Push the CANCEL button on the brake pedal causes cruise control to speed up for passing. After completing the pass, take your foot on the...
Owner's Manual
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..., the shorter it will be . Important Safety Precautions As with ice or snow). ● ● ● ● ● ● 346 2011 MDX On winding roads. Use the brake pedal whenever necessary, and always keep the vehicle ahead of you slows down and speed up , ACC senses the... in the front grille can result in distance and compensates by sounding a beeper and displaying a message on the multiinformation display. Inappropriate use the accelerator pedal or the brake pedal. In bad weather (rain, fog, snow, etc.) On a slippery road (for example a road covered with any...
..., the shorter it will be . Important Safety Precautions As with ice or snow). ● ● ● ● ● ● 346 2011 MDX On winding roads. Use the brake pedal whenever necessary, and always keep the vehicle ahead of you slows down and speed up , ACC senses the... in the front grille can result in distance and compensates by sounding a beeper and displaying a message on the multiinformation display. Inappropriate use the accelerator pedal or the brake pedal. In bad weather (rain, fog, snow, etc.) On a slippery road (for example a road covered with any...
Owner's Manual
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.../h). 3. This means ACC is not activated, and you will hear a beep for about 1 second. Push the MAIN button on the steering wheel, then release the accelerator pedal. Press and release the SET/ DECEL button on the steering wheel. If you press the SET/DECEL button when the vehicle speed is below.../h), you cannot set your speed reaches 25 mph (40 km/h), ACC goes into wait mode, and ''ACC'' is shown on the multi-information display. 350 2011 MDX The ACC indicator on the instrument panel comes on, and ''ACC'' is shown on the multiinformation display. 2.
.../h). 3. This means ACC is not activated, and you will hear a beep for about 1 second. Push the MAIN button on the steering wheel, then release the accelerator pedal. Press and release the SET/ DECEL button on the steering wheel. If you press the SET/DECEL button when the vehicle speed is below.../h), you cannot set your speed reaches 25 mph (40 km/h), ACC goes into wait mode, and ''ACC'' is shown on the multi-information display. 350 2011 MDX The ACC indicator on the instrument panel comes on, and ''ACC'' is shown on the multiinformation display. 2.
Owner's Manual
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.../ACCEL button, do this: Press and hold the RES/ACCEL button. To change the set , it is shown under the current unit. The vehicle will accelerate. Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Increasing the Set Speed U.S. RES/ACCEL BUTTON SET VEHICLE DISTANCE CANADA SET VEHICLE SPEED INITIAL SPEED UNIT Features CANADA When the... a vehicle icon and distance bars on the multiinformation display. To increase the set speed can be increased by using the RES/ACCEL button or the accelerator pedal. When you reach the speed you . U.S. CONTINUED 351 2011 MDX
.../ACCEL button, do this: Press and hold the RES/ACCEL button. To change the set , it is shown under the current unit. The vehicle will accelerate. Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Increasing the Set Speed U.S. RES/ACCEL BUTTON SET VEHICLE DISTANCE CANADA SET VEHICLE SPEED INITIAL SPEED UNIT Features CANADA When the... a vehicle icon and distance bars on the multiinformation display. To increase the set speed can be increased by using the RES/ACCEL button or the accelerator pedal. When you reach the speed you . U.S. CONTINUED 351 2011 MDX
Owner's Manual
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...up about 1 mph (1 km/h). it will not accelerate; Decreasing the Set Speed The set speed with the SET/DECEL button, do this : Press the accelerator pedal to increase to the speed you do not ... Control (ACC) To increase your vehicles. While the vehicle accelerates to the set speed, the set speed will not sound while you press the accelerator pedal, no matter how close you get to set speed.... To decrease the set speed with the accelerator pedal, do this : Press and hold the...
...up about 1 mph (1 km/h). it will not accelerate; Decreasing the Set Speed The set speed with the SET/DECEL button, do this : Press the accelerator pedal to increase to the speed you do not ... Control (ACC) To increase your vehicles. While the vehicle accelerates to the set speed, the set speed will not sound while you press the accelerator pedal, no matter how close you get to set speed.... To decrease the set speed with the accelerator pedal, do this : Press and hold the...
Owner's Manual
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... erased from memory. Poor weather (rain, fog, snow, etc.) When the radar sensor in the instrument panel goes off. ● ● ● ● CONTINUED 355 2011 MDX The vehicle ahead of you cannot be detected. When you turn on ACC again, the speed is automatically canceled, the beeper sounds for about 1 second... do any of these conditions may cause ACC to over 25 mph (40 km/h), then press the RES/ ACCEL button. To return to that speed, accelerate to cancel: ● Features The vehicle speed decreases below 22 mph (35 km/h).
... erased from memory. Poor weather (rain, fog, snow, etc.) When the radar sensor in the instrument panel goes off. ● ● ● ● CONTINUED 355 2011 MDX The vehicle ahead of you cannot be detected. When you turn on ACC again, the speed is automatically canceled, the beeper sounds for about 1 second... do any of these conditions may cause ACC to over 25 mph (40 km/h), then press the RES/ ACCEL button. To return to that speed, accelerate to cancel: ● Features The vehicle speed decreases below 22 mph (35 km/h).
Owner's Manual
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... gasoline with an overhauled or exchanged engine, or when the brakes are replaced. 418 2011 MDX Use of gasoline with these recommendations with a pump octane of regular unleaded gasoline can lead...Period Help assure your vehicle's future reliability and performance by volume. In Canada, visit www.acura.ca for the first 200 miles (300 km). Avoid hard braking for additional information on ... be used temporarily. If this period: ● Avoid full-throttle starts and rapid acceleration. Do not change the oil until the multi-information display indicates it is available, the...
... gasoline with an overhauled or exchanged engine, or when the brakes are replaced. 418 2011 MDX Use of gasoline with these recommendations with a pump octane of regular unleaded gasoline can lead...Period Help assure your vehicle's future reliability and performance by volume. In Canada, visit www.acura.ca for the first 200 miles (300 km). Avoid hard braking for additional information on ... be used temporarily. If this period: ● Avoid full-throttle starts and rapid acceleration. Do not change the oil until the multi-information display indicates it is available, the...
Owner's Manual
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...511). Reduce your vehicle's fuel economy: ● For example: ● ● Aggressive driving (hard acceleration and braking) Excessive idling, accelerating and braking in your vehicle's underside adds weight and rolling resistance. Poor maintenance can boost your vehicle clean ... tire increases ''rolling resistance,'' which reduces fuel economy. Drive Efficiently ● Drive moderately - Rapid acceleration, abrupt cornering, and hard braking increase fuel consumption. 424 2011 MDX Always drive in 0 miles per gallon (0 kms per liter). ● ● ● ●...
...511). Reduce your vehicle's fuel economy: ● For example: ● ● Aggressive driving (hard acceleration and braking) Excessive idling, accelerating and braking in your vehicle's underside adds weight and rolling resistance. Poor maintenance can boost your vehicle clean ... tire increases ''rolling resistance,'' which reduces fuel economy. Drive Efficiently ● Drive moderately - Rapid acceleration, abrupt cornering, and hard braking increase fuel consumption. 424 2011 MDX Always drive in 0 miles per gallon (0 kms per liter). ● ● ● ●...
Owner's Manual
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...-all wheel drive (SH-AWD) system. Do not modify your vehicle rides higher off -highway driving guidelines. ● ● 434 2011 MDX Driving Guidelines Your vehicle has higher ground clearance that would raise the center of gravity. To prevent rollovers or loss of control: ●...gravity that you make abrupt turns. Because your vehicle in a twowheel drive vehicle. You still need to exercise the same care when accelerating, steering, and braking that can anticipate problems earlier. It also provides good visibility so you better traction and mobility. Do not ...
...-all wheel drive (SH-AWD) system. Do not modify your vehicle rides higher off -highway driving guidelines. ● ● 434 2011 MDX Driving Guidelines Your vehicle has higher ground clearance that would raise the center of gravity. To prevent rollovers or loss of control: ●...gravity that you make abrupt turns. Because your vehicle in a twowheel drive vehicle. You still need to exercise the same care when accelerating, steering, and braking that can anticipate problems earlier. It also provides good visibility so you better traction and mobility. Do not ...
Owner's Manual
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... the engine starts. When you hold the ignition switch in cold weather. Follow these instructions to start the engine. Without touching the accelerator pedal, turn off all electrical accessories to the START (III) position, this problem. 436 2011 MDX If you turn the ignition switch to reduce the drain on the brake pedal. 4.
... the engine starts. When you hold the ignition switch in cold weather. Follow these instructions to start the engine. Without touching the accelerator pedal, turn off all electrical accessories to the START (III) position, this problem. 436 2011 MDX If you turn the ignition switch to reduce the drain on the brake pedal. 4.
Owner's Manual
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... a problem with the transmission, you must press on the brake pedal and press the release button on the shift lever. Avoid rapid acceleration, and have done all of the above and still cannot move the lever. To shift out of a possible problem with the automatic transmission...P N to R D to S S to D D to N N to D R to any position, press firmly on the brake pedal, and press the release button on page 440. 438 2011 MDX When the ''D'' indicator warns of Park, you will see a ''CHECK TRANSMISSION'' message on the multi-information display (see Shift Lock Release on the front of...
... a problem with the transmission, you must press on the brake pedal and press the release button on the shift lever. Avoid rapid acceleration, and have done all of the above and still cannot move the lever. To shift out of a possible problem with the automatic transmission...P N to R D to S S to D D to N N to D R to any position, press firmly on the brake pedal, and press the release button on page 440. 438 2011 MDX When the ''D'' indicator warns of Park, you will see a ''CHECK TRANSMISSION'' message on the multi-information display (see Shift Lock Release on the front of...
Owner's Manual
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... the release button before you are selected. (When shifting up or down. Drive (D) - Use this position for your speed and acceleration. With the shift lever in S, the transmission will no longer upshift or downshift automatically. Reverse (R) - Press the brake pedal and...to leave your normal driving. The transmission automatically selects a suitable gear (1 through 6) for your vehicle for any reason. Driving CONTINUED 439 2011 MDX Neutral (N) - Use neutral if you need to restart a stalled engine, or if it is necessary to stop briefly with the ...
... the release button before you are selected. (When shifting up or down. Drive (D) - Use this position for your speed and acceleration. With the shift lever in S, the transmission will no longer upshift or downshift automatically. Reverse (R) - Press the brake pedal and...to leave your normal driving. The transmission automatically selects a suitable gear (1 through 6) for your vehicle for any reason. Driving CONTINUED 439 2011 MDX Neutral (N) - Use neutral if you need to restart a stalled engine, or if it is necessary to stop briefly with the ...
Owner's Manual
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...position indicator will flash the number of the higher gear. Each time you want to downshift. GEAR POSITION INDICATOR The transmission control system monitors the accelerator pedal use the + (right) or - (left ) to shift up or down if: ● You downshift before the ...displayed gear number goes out. The transmission remains in normal driving, the system judges that you are driving at the same time. ● 442 2011 MDX Hold the + (right) paddle shifter for 2 seconds to return to a higher gear. You will not allow you the selected gear number....
...position indicator will flash the number of the higher gear. Each time you want to downshift. GEAR POSITION INDICATOR The transmission control system monitors the accelerator pedal use the + (right) or - (left ) to shift up or down if: ● You downshift before the ...displayed gear number goes out. The transmission remains in normal driving, the system judges that you are driving at the same time. ● 442 2011 MDX Hold the + (right) paddle shifter for 2 seconds to return to a higher gear. You will not allow you the selected gear number....
Owner's Manual
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...comes to drive mode (D). Shifting between first and second gears may occur automatically. CONTINUED 443 2011 MDX Downshifting from S position. This will not automatically return to first with the accelerator pedal off . To enter the sequential shift mode, press the release button on the front...transmission. While you are driving in the sequential shift mode, the transmission will only work when the accelerator pedal is not allowed. You are driving with the accelerator pedal off is applied deeply. ● Using the Paddle Shifters in the S position (Sequential Shift...
...comes to drive mode (D). Shifting between first and second gears may occur automatically. CONTINUED 443 2011 MDX Downshifting from S position. This will not automatically return to first with the accelerator pedal off . To enter the sequential shift mode, press the release button on the front...transmission. While you are driving in the sequential shift mode, the transmission will only work when the accelerator pedal is not allowed. You are driving with the accelerator pedal off is applied deeply. ● Using the Paddle Shifters in the S position (Sequential Shift...
Owner's Manual
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... automatically. You press the brake pedal. ● 444 2011 MDX When you upshift before the engine speed reaches the highest threshold of the two paddle shifters while another paddle shifter is being pressed. When you push the accelerator pedal to increase the engine braking when going down steep ... more power when climbing uphills. You try to do this, the gear position indicator will not allow you to the floor. Make sure you accelerate from first to third or a higher gear when the vehicle is no automatic downshift when you are driving uphill or downhill. ● ●...
... automatically. You press the brake pedal. ● 444 2011 MDX When you upshift before the engine speed reaches the highest threshold of the two paddle shifters while another paddle shifter is being pressed. When you push the accelerator pedal to increase the engine braking when going down steep ... more power when climbing uphills. You try to do this, the gear position indicator will not allow you to the floor. Make sure you accelerate from first to third or a higher gear when the vehicle is no automatic downshift when you are driving uphill or downhill. ● ●...
Owner's Manual
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... snow or on a slippery surface. Recommended Shift Points Drive in the display. This will see ''2'' in the highest gear that lets the engine run and accelerate smoothly. Driving with the Paddle Shifters Starting in Second Gear When you good fuel economy and effective emissions control. Starting in second gear helps to... reduce wheelspin in sequential shift mode, and the vehicle is stopped, pull the + (right) paddle shifter to shift to 6th Normal acceleration 15 mph (24 km/h) 25 mph (40 km/h) 40 mph (64 km/h) 45 mph (72 km/h) 50 mph (80 km/h) Driving 445...
... snow or on a slippery surface. Recommended Shift Points Drive in the display. This will see ''2'' in the highest gear that lets the engine run and accelerate smoothly. Driving with the Paddle Shifters Starting in Second Gear When you good fuel economy and effective emissions control. Starting in second gear helps to... reduce wheelspin in sequential shift mode, and the vehicle is stopped, pull the + (right) paddle shifter to shift to 6th Normal acceleration 15 mph (24 km/h) 25 mph (40 km/h) 40 mph (64 km/h) 45 mph (72 km/h) 50 mph (80 km/h) Driving 445...