Owner's Manual
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Instrument Panel MULTI-INFORMATION DISPLAY (P. 77) MESSAGE INDICATOR (P. 71) HIGH BEAM INDICATOR (P. 72) SH-AWD INDICATOR (P. 71) MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (P. 67) ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 68) DOOR/TAILGATE OPEN INDICATOR (P. 74) IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 72) CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 67) ... LIGHT INDICATOR (P. 72) BLIND SPOT INFORMATION SYSTEM INDICATORꭧ (P. 74) ꭧ: If equipped The U.S. Differences for the Canadian models are noted in the text. 65 2011 MDX instrument panel is shown.
Instrument Panel MULTI-INFORMATION DISPLAY (P. 77) MESSAGE INDICATOR (P. 71) HIGH BEAM INDICATOR (P. 72) SH-AWD INDICATOR (P. 71) MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (P. 67) ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 68) DOOR/TAILGATE OPEN INDICATOR (P. 74) IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 72) CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 67) ... LIGHT INDICATOR (P. 72) BLIND SPOT INFORMATION SYSTEM INDICATORꭧ (P. 74) ꭧ: If equipped The U.S. Differences for the Canadian models are noted in the text. 65 2011 MDX instrument panel is shown.
Owner's Manual
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...this indicator comes on at any other time, there is safe, shift to drive with other indicators in the SH-AWD system. If this indicator comes on along with the SH-AWD indicator blinking may cause serious damage to see the message (see page 87). You will also see a ''CHECK ... the engine idle until the indicator goes out. Take your vehicle to a dealer to the ON (II) position. CONTINUED 71 2011 MDX Super Handling-All Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) Indicator This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to have it indicates the differential temperature...
...this indicator comes on at any other time, there is safe, shift to drive with other indicators in the SH-AWD system. If this indicator comes on along with the SH-AWD indicator blinking may cause serious damage to see the message (see page 87). You will also see a ''CHECK ... the engine idle until the indicator goes out. Take your vehicle to a dealer to the ON (II) position. CONTINUED 71 2011 MDX Super Handling-All Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) Indicator This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to have it indicates the differential temperature...
Owner's Manual
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It is blank, SH-AWD or TIRE PRESSURE, pressing the SEL/RESET button changes the display to ''trip meter/ odometer'' ''outside temperature/ odometer'' and ''engine oil life/ odometer''. federal law and Canadian provincial/ territorial regulations to disconnect, reset, or alter the odometer with the intent to ''0.0.'' CONTINUED 79 2011 MDX This meter shows the...
It is blank, SH-AWD or TIRE PRESSURE, pressing the SEL/RESET button changes the display to ''trip meter/ odometer'' ''outside temperature/ odometer'' and ''engine oil life/ odometer''. federal law and Canadian provincial/ territorial regulations to disconnect, reset, or alter the odometer with the intent to ''0.0.'' CONTINUED 79 2011 MDX This meter shows the...
Owner's Manual
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Multi-Information Display Engine Oil Life ENGINE OIL LIFE SH-AWD Torque Distribution Monitor Tire Pressure Monitor Instruments and Controls U.S. The display changes as shown. CONTINUED 81 2011 MDX This monitor shows how much torque is calculated based on the multi-information display, press the SEL/RESET button. For more information, see page 501...
Multi-Information Display Engine Oil Life ENGINE OIL LIFE SH-AWD Torque Distribution Monitor Tire Pressure Monitor Instruments and Controls U.S. The display changes as shown. CONTINUED 81 2011 MDX This monitor shows how much torque is calculated based on the multi-information display, press the SEL/RESET button. For more information, see page 501...
Owner's Manual
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...important information on parking your vehicle, the braking system, the Super Handling-All Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD®) system, the vehicle stability assist (VSA®) system, active damper system (If equipped), the...) ...441 Using the Paddle Shifters in the S position (Sequential Shift Mode) ...443 Super Handling-All Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD®) System ...446 Parking ...448 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ...449 Braking System ...454 Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...455...Towing a Trailer...481 Trailer Stability Assist ...492 Off-Highway Driving Guidelines...494 Driving 433 2011 MDX
...important information on parking your vehicle, the braking system, the Super Handling-All Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD®) system, the vehicle stability assist (VSA®) system, active damper system (If equipped), the...) ...441 Using the Paddle Shifters in the S position (Sequential Shift Mode) ...443 Super Handling-All Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD®) System ...446 Parking ...448 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ...449 Braking System ...454 Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...455...Towing a Trailer...481 Trailer Stability Assist ...492 Off-Highway Driving Guidelines...494 Driving 433 2011 MDX
Owner's Manual
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...transfers some power to the other types of vehicles. Do not modify your vehicle rides higher off -highway driving guidelines. ● ● 434 2011 MDX When the system senses a loss of one or more wheel traction, it to roll over if you make abrupt turns. Utility vehicles have a ... the same care when accelerating, steering, and braking that you would in any way that would with a super handling-all wheel drive (SH-AWD) system. To prevent rollovers or loss of control: ● Take corners at slower speeds than other wheels. Driving Guidelines Your vehicle has higher...
...transfers some power to the other types of vehicles. Do not modify your vehicle rides higher off -highway driving guidelines. ● ● 434 2011 MDX When the system senses a loss of one or more wheel traction, it to roll over if you make abrupt turns. Utility vehicles have a ... the same care when accelerating, steering, and braking that you would in any way that would with a super handling-all wheel drive (SH-AWD) system. To prevent rollovers or loss of control: ● Take corners at slower speeds than other wheels. Driving Guidelines Your vehicle has higher...
Owner's Manual
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... is displayed as cruising on the multi-information display shows you the amount of torque being sent to the wheels. TORQUE INDICATOR The SH-AWD torque distribution monitor on level roads at reasonable speeds and to leave a sufficient margin of safety. The number of segments represents the amount ... of torque. Each wheel-right front (RF), left front (LF), right rear (RR), and left rear (LR)-has its own torque indicator. 446 2011 MDX When there is not a system problem. The monitor will show the amount if the system senses any change in all wheels independently, according to each...
... is displayed as cruising on the multi-information display shows you the amount of torque being sent to the wheels. TORQUE INDICATOR The SH-AWD torque distribution monitor on level roads at reasonable speeds and to leave a sufficient margin of safety. The number of segments represents the amount ... of torque. Each wheel-right front (RF), left front (LF), right rear (RR), and left rear (LR)-has its own torque indicator. 446 2011 MDX When there is not a system problem. The monitor will show the amount if the system senses any change in all wheels independently, according to each...
Owner's Manual
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...vehicle checked by a dealer as soon as possible. If the SH-AWD indicator on the instrument panel stays on, and the ''CHECK SH-AWD SYSTEM'' message also appears on the multiinformation display. You will also see an ''SH-AWD DIFF TEMP. Have your vehicle to a dealer to have the ...stability assist (VSA), but does not have it is safe, shift to the side of SH-AWD. HIGH'' message on the multiinformation display, there is too high. Super Handling-All Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD®) System Your vehicle still has normal frontwheel drive with the SH-AWD system. 447 2011 MDX
...vehicle checked by a dealer as soon as possible. If the SH-AWD indicator on the instrument panel stays on, and the ''CHECK SH-AWD SYSTEM'' message also appears on the multiinformation display. You will also see an ''SH-AWD DIFF TEMP. Have your vehicle to a dealer to have the ...stability assist (VSA), but does not have it is safe, shift to the side of SH-AWD. HIGH'' message on the multiinformation display, there is too high. Super Handling-All Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD®) System Your vehicle still has normal frontwheel drive with the SH-AWD system. 447 2011 MDX
Owner's Manual
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Trailer Stability Assist, Off-Highway Driving Guidelines In this section, and get acquainted with your vehicle before leaving the pavement. 494 2011 MDX If there is not designed for use on pavement. The VSA system indicator also come on unpaved roads, you will find that it requires somewhat ... hold the VSA off the last time you hear a beep (see page 467). But its higher ground clearance and super handling-all wheel drive (SH-AWD) system allow you see these warning indicators, have your vehicle checked at your vehicle still has the VSA traction and stability enhancement, but it will...
Trailer Stability Assist, Off-Highway Driving Guidelines In this section, and get acquainted with your vehicle before leaving the pavement. 494 2011 MDX If there is not designed for use on pavement. The VSA system indicator also come on unpaved roads, you will find that it requires somewhat ... hold the VSA off the last time you hear a beep (see page 467). But its higher ground clearance and super handling-all wheel drive (SH-AWD) system allow you see these warning indicators, have your vehicle checked at your vehicle still has the VSA traction and stability enhancement, but it will...
Owner's Manual
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... Stuck If you get stuck, carefully try to free yourself, your vehicle is not covered by your warranties. Use a nylon strap to attach the MDX to avoid becoming stuck, too. Once the strap is deeper than the wheel hubs, some additional service may be able to safely tow a lightweight...level dirt roads, and avoid driving in the strap. Driving ● ● ● 497 2011 MDX It will get you get unstuck. Towing a Trailer Off-Road You may cause damage to the transmission or SH-AWD system. Off-Highway Driving Guidelines If the water is tight, the recovery vehicle should never use...
... Stuck If you get stuck, carefully try to free yourself, your vehicle is not covered by your warranties. Use a nylon strap to attach the MDX to avoid becoming stuck, too. Once the strap is deeper than the wheel hubs, some additional service may be able to safely tow a lightweight...level dirt roads, and avoid driving in the strap. Driving ● ● ● 497 2011 MDX It will get you get unstuck. Towing a Trailer Off-Road You may cause damage to the transmission or SH-AWD system. Off-Highway Driving Guidelines If the water is tight, the recovery vehicle should never use...
Owner's Manual
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Make sure the display shows blank, SH-AWD and tire pressure, and then press the SEL/RESET button on the steering wheel repeatedly until the engine oil life appears (see the remaining engine ...% - 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 The remaining engine oil life is the Maintenance Minder™. To see page 77). The system also displays the code for other scheduled maintenance items...
Make sure the display shows blank, SH-AWD and tire pressure, and then press the SEL/RESET button on the steering wheel repeatedly until the engine oil life appears (see the remaining engine ...% - 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 The remaining engine oil life is the Maintenance Minder™. To see page 77). The system also displays the code for other scheduled maintenance items...
Owner's Manual
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...the ON (II) position. 2. Press and hold the SEL/RESET button on the steering wheel repeatedly until the multi-information display shows blank, SH-AWD and tire pressure. 3. The remaining engine oil life reset mode will see page 508. 4. For an explanation of the maintenance codes, see ''... You will be shown on the display the next time you want to cancel the oil life reset mode, select ''CANCEL.'' Maintenance 505 2011 MDX Turn the ignition switch to reset the engine oil life display. Maintenance MinderTM Maintenance Main Items and Sub Items Resetting the Engine Oil Life ...
...the ON (II) position. 2. Press and hold the SEL/RESET button on the steering wheel repeatedly until the multi-information display shows blank, SH-AWD and tire pressure. 3. The remaining engine oil life reset mode will see page 508. 4. For an explanation of the maintenance codes, see ''... You will be shown on the display the next time you want to cancel the oil life reset mode, select ''CANCEL.'' Maintenance 505 2011 MDX Turn the ignition switch to reset the engine oil life display. Maintenance MinderTM Maintenance Main Items and Sub Items Resetting the Engine Oil Life ...
Owner's Manual
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...;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, Subwoofer, Telescopic Steering Wheel Front Heated Seat, TPMS, Moonroof, Driver's Lumbar Support... A 30 A 40 A 30 A 30 A 30 A 30 A 7.5 A 15 A 15 A 20 A 20 A 20 A 20 A Taking Care of the Unexpected ꭧ1: Canadian model ꭧ2: If equipped CONTINUED 563 2011 MDX
...;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, Subwoofer, Telescopic Steering Wheel Front Heated Seat, TPMS, Moonroof, Driver's Lumbar Support... A 30 A 40 A 30 A 30 A 30 A 30 A 7.5 A 15 A 15 A 20 A 20 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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...; Circuits Protected Driver's Power Slide Telescopic Steering Wheel Driver's Power Recline Passenger's Power Slide Alternator Fuel Pump SH-AWD, ODS Gauges SRS Not Used Left Rear Power Window Right Rear Power Window Passenger's Power Window Driver's Power Window... Tilt Steering Wheel ABS VSA A/C Washer ACC Not Used Auxiliary (Holder1) No. 1 2 No. 1 2 Amps. 7.5 A 7.5 A Amps. 7.5 A 7.5 A Circuits Protected Starter DIAG SH-AWD Circuits Protected STS ODS Auxiliary (Holder2) Auxiliary (Holder1) No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Amps. 7.5 A 10 A 15 A 20 A 10 A...Care of the Unexpected 565 2011 MDX
...; Circuits Protected Driver's Power Slide Telescopic Steering Wheel Driver's Power Recline Passenger's Power Slide Alternator Fuel Pump SH-AWD, ODS Gauges SRS Not Used Left Rear Power Window Right Rear Power Window Passenger's Power Window Driver's Power Window... Tilt Steering Wheel ABS VSA A/C Washer ACC Not Used Auxiliary (Holder1) No. 1 2 No. 1 2 Amps. 7.5 A 7.5 A Amps. 7.5 A 7.5 A Circuits Protected Starter DIAG SH-AWD Circuits Protected STS ODS Auxiliary (Holder2) Auxiliary (Holder1) No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Amps. 7.5 A 10 A 15 A 20 A 10 A...Care of the Unexpected 565 2011 MDX
Owner's Manual
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... Low Tire Pressure ...70 Maintenance MinderTM ...501 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...67, 557 Passenger Airbag Off ...36 Seat Belt Reminder ...21, 66 Security System ...75 SH-AWD® ...71 Side Airbag Off ...35, 68 SRS ...35, 68 System Message ...71, 85 Tire Pressure Monitor ...70 Turn Signal and Hazard Warning ...69 VSA... ...570 Lane Change, Signaling ...127 Lap/Shoulder Belt ...16, 22 LATCH Anchorage System ...49 Lights Bulb Replacement ...521 Indicator ...65 Interior ...168 Parking ...127 VI 2011 MDX
... Low Tire Pressure ...70 Maintenance MinderTM ...501 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...67, 557 Passenger Airbag Off ...36 Seat Belt Reminder ...21, 66 Security System ...75 SH-AWD® ...71 Side Airbag Off ...35, 68 SRS ...35, 68 System Message ...71, 85 Tire Pressure Monitor ...70 Turn Signal and Hazard Warning ...69 VSA... ...570 Lane Change, Signaling ...127 Lap/Shoulder Belt ...16, 22 LATCH Anchorage System ...49 Lights Bulb Replacement ...521 Indicator ...65 Interior ...168 Parking ...127 VI 2011 MDX
Owner's Manual
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... Sensor ...30 Front Passenger's Weight Sensors ...30 Impact Sensors ...26 Serial Number ...570 Service Intervals ...501 Service Manual (U.S. only) ...589 Service Station Procedures ...419 SH-AWD® ...446 Indicator ...71 Shifting the Automatic Transmission ...438 Shift Lever Position Indicators ...437 Shift Lock Release ...440 Side Airbags ...32 How the Side Airbag...
... Sensor ...30 Front Passenger's Weight Sensors ...30 Impact Sensors ...26 Serial Number ...570 Service Intervals ...501 Service Manual (U.S. only) ...589 Service Station Procedures ...419 SH-AWD® ...446 Indicator ...71 Shifting the Automatic Transmission ...438 Shift Lever Position Indicators ...437 Shift Lock Release ...440 Side Airbags ...32 How the Side Airbag...
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Vehicles) ...574 Emissions Control Systems ...580 Three Way Catalytic Converter ...582 Tire Labeling ...576 X 2011 MDX Index Side Curtain Airbags ...34 How Your Side Curtain Airbags Work ...34 Side Marker Lights, Bulb Replacement in ...523 Signaling Turns ...69 ... Sound System ...190, 209 Storage Compartment ...173 Storing Your Vehicle ...542 Sunglasses Holder ...174 Sun Visor ...174 Super Handling-All Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD®) System ...446 Supplemental Restraint System ...10, 26 Servicing ...37 SRS Indicator ...35, 68 System Components ...26 Synthetic Oil ...512 T Tachometer ...76 ...
Vehicles) ...574 Emissions Control Systems ...580 Three Way Catalytic Converter ...582 Tire Labeling ...576 X 2011 MDX Index Side Curtain Airbags ...34 How Your Side Curtain Airbags Work ...34 Side Marker Lights, Bulb Replacement in ...523 Signaling Turns ...69 ... Sound System ...190, 209 Storage Compartment ...173 Storing Your Vehicle ...542 Sunglasses Holder ...174 Sun Visor ...174 Super Handling-All Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD®) System ...446 Supplemental Restraint System ...10, 26 Servicing ...37 SRS Indicator ...35, 68 System Components ...26 Synthetic Oil ...512 T Tachometer ...76 ...
Owner's Manual
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...32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm2) Compact Spare Tire: 60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm2) 2011 MDX Rear Differential Fluid: Use Acura All-Wheel Drive Fluid (DPSF) only. Power Steering Fluid: Acura Power Steering Fluid preferred, or another brand of 91 or higher. Fuel Tank Capacity: 21.00 US gal (79....5 L) Recommended Engine Oil: API Premium grade 5W-20 detergent oil (see page 518). Capacity: SH-AWD differential case 2.6 US qt (2.5 L) Transfer ...
...32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm2) Compact Spare Tire: 60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm2) 2011 MDX Rear Differential Fluid: Use Acura All-Wheel Drive Fluid (DPSF) only. Power Steering Fluid: Acura Power Steering Fluid preferred, or another brand of 91 or higher. Fuel Tank Capacity: 21.00 US gal (79....5 L) Recommended Engine Oil: API Premium grade 5W-20 detergent oil (see page 518). Capacity: SH-AWD differential case 2.6 US qt (2.5 L) Transfer ...