Owner's Manual
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... SWITCH (P. 139) PARKING BRAKE RELEASE HANDLE (P. 163) POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P. 158) FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE BUTTON (P. 419) POWER TAILGATE BUTTON (P. 141) Your Vehicle at a Glance HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P. 421) ꭧ: If equipped CONTINUED 3 2011 MDX
... SWITCH (P. 139) PARKING BRAKE RELEASE HANDLE (P. 163) POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P. 158) FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE BUTTON (P. 419) POWER TAILGATE BUTTON (P. 141) Your Vehicle at a Glance HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P. 421) ꭧ: If equipped CONTINUED 3 2011 MDX
Owner's Manual
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...) POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER SWITCH (P. 139) PARKING BRAKE RELEASE HANDLE (P. 163) POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P. 158) FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE BUTTON (P. 419) POWER TAILGATE BUTTON (P. 141) HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P. 421) INSTRUMENT PANEL HOMELINK BUTTONS INDICATORS (P. 65) (P. 360) GAUGES (P. 76) MOONROOF SWITCH (P. 161) MIRROR CONTROL AUTO BUTTON (P. 163) CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (P. 180) AUDIO... JACKSꭧ (P. 304) PARKING BRAKE PEDAL (P. 163) AUXILIARY INPUT JACKSꭧ (P. 336) HEADPHONE CONNECTORSꭧ (P. 337) USB ADAPTER CABLEꭧ (P. 277) ꭧ: If equipped 64 2011 MDX
...) POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER SWITCH (P. 139) PARKING BRAKE RELEASE HANDLE (P. 163) POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P. 158) FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE BUTTON (P. 419) POWER TAILGATE BUTTON (P. 141) HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P. 421) INSTRUMENT PANEL HOMELINK BUTTONS INDICATORS (P. 65) (P. 360) GAUGES (P. 76) MOONROOF SWITCH (P. 161) MIRROR CONTROL AUTO BUTTON (P. 163) CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (P. 180) AUDIO... JACKSꭧ (P. 304) PARKING BRAKE PEDAL (P. 163) AUXILIARY INPUT JACKSꭧ (P. 336) HEADPHONE CONNECTORSꭧ (P. 337) USB ADAPTER CABLEꭧ (P. 277) ꭧ: If equipped 64 2011 MDX
Owner's Manual
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... tab, door lock master switch, or remote transmitter. The security system automatically sets 15 seconds after you the system is setting itself. CONTINUED Features 337 2011 MDX V = Video jack L = Left audio jack R = Right audio jack There are three headphone connectors for 2 minutes, then the system resets. This alarm continues for the third... theft. The horn sounds and a combination of headlights, position lights, side marker lights and taillights flashes if someone attempts to show you lock the doors, hood, and the tailgate.
... tab, door lock master switch, or remote transmitter. The security system automatically sets 15 seconds after you the system is setting itself. CONTINUED Features 337 2011 MDX V = Video jack L = Left audio jack R = Right audio jack There are three headphone connectors for 2 minutes, then the system resets. This alarm continues for the third... theft. The horn sounds and a combination of headlights, position lights, side marker lights and taillights flashes if someone attempts to show you lock the doors, hood, and the tailgate.
Owner's Manual
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..., will cause the alarm to it. Once the security system is set, opening any door is cut. 338 2011 MDX It will not set if the hood, tailgate, or any door, the tailgate, or the hood without Navigation System SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR Compass operation can be affected by magnets. Security System, Compass The security... lines or stations, across bridges, through tunnels, over railroad crossings, past large vehicles, or driving near large objects that the doors, the tailgate and the hood are shown in the compass display and ''CAL'' and '' '' are fully closed .
..., will cause the alarm to it. Once the security system is set, opening any door is cut. 338 2011 MDX It will not set if the hood, tailgate, or any door, the tailgate, or the hood without Navigation System SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR Compass operation can be affected by magnets. Security System, Compass The security... lines or stations, across bridges, through tunnels, over railroad crossings, past large vehicles, or driving near large objects that the doors, the tailgate and the hood are shown in the compass display and ''CAL'' and '' '' are fully closed .
Owner's Manual
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...properly store luggage or packages. Break-in Period ...Fuel Recommendation ...Service Station Procedures ...Refueling...Tighten Fuel Cap Message ...Opening and Closing the Hood ...Oil Check ...Engine Coolant Check ...Fuel Economy ...Accessories and Modifications ...Carrying Cargo ...418 418 419 419 420 421 422 422 423 ...426 428 Before Driving 417 2011 MDX You also need to know what gasoline to use and how to check the levels of important fluids. The information in this section...
...properly store luggage or packages. Break-in Period ...Fuel Recommendation ...Service Station Procedures ...Refueling...Tighten Fuel Cap Message ...Opening and Closing the Hood ...Oil Check ...Engine Coolant Check ...Fuel Economy ...Accessories and Modifications ...Carrying Cargo ...418 418 419 419 420 421 422 422 423 ...426 428 Before Driving 417 2011 MDX You also need to know what gasoline to use and how to check the levels of important fluids. The information in this section...
Owner's Manual
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...up most of the hood near the center. Park the vehicle, and set the parking brake. Push this handle up the hood. Lift up until you can open the hood without lifting the handle, the mechanism should be cleaned and lubricated. 421 2011 MDX The hood will lift it is... securely latched. Service Station Procedures Opening and Closing the Hood HOOD RELEASE HANDLE 3. Slide your hand ...
...up most of the hood near the center. Park the vehicle, and set the parking brake. Push this handle up the hood. Lift up until you can open the hood without lifting the handle, the mechanism should be cleaned and lubricated. 421 2011 MDX The hood will lift it is... securely latched. Service Station Procedures Opening and Closing the Hood HOOD RELEASE HANDLE 3. Slide your hand ...
Owner's Manual
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...check the gauges and indicators in the instrument panel, and the messages on the multi-information display (see pages 65, 76 and 86). 435 2011 MDX Fasten your passengers have fastened their seat belts (see page 163). 7. Preparing to check its pressure. 4. Check the seat adjustment (see ...page 133). 8. Check the adjustment of the inside and outside lights are securely closed . 3. Check that the hood is fully closed and locked. 9. Make sure the doors and tailgate are clean and unobstructed. Driving 10. Make sure all windows, mirrors, ...
...check the gauges and indicators in the instrument panel, and the messages on the multi-information display (see pages 65, 76 and 86). 435 2011 MDX Fasten your passengers have fastened their seat belts (see page 163). 7. Preparing to check its pressure. 4. Check the seat adjustment (see ...page 133). 8. Check the adjustment of the inside and outside lights are securely closed . 3. Check that the hood is fully closed and locked. 9. Make sure the doors and tailgate are clean and unobstructed. Driving 10. Make sure all windows, mirrors, ...
Owner's Manual
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... change intervals shown on the multiinformation display. Changing the oil and filter requires special tools and access from the bottom of the engine. Open the hood, and remove the engine oil fill cap. The oil and filter collect contaminants that can damage your engine if they are not removed regularly. Run... a service stationtype hydraulic lift for a conventional motor oil: it displays the API Certification Seal and it off. Drain the oil into an appropriate container. 512 2011 MDX
... change intervals shown on the multiinformation display. Changing the oil and filter requires special tools and access from the bottom of the engine. Open the hood, and remove the engine oil fill cap. The oil and filter collect contaminants that can damage your engine if they are not removed regularly. Run... a service stationtype hydraulic lift for a conventional motor oil: it displays the API Certification Seal and it off. Drain the oil into an appropriate container. 512 2011 MDX
Owner's Manual
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... hard objects. Replacing a High Beam Headlight Bulb Your vehicle has halogen headlight bulbs. When replacing a bulb, handle it by your vehicle was new. Open the hood. 2. Remove the front bulkhead cover (see page 510). (Passenger's side) Remove the power steering reserve tank from contact with denatured alcohol and a clean cloth. ... in the cargo area or pull a trailer, readjustment may be done by its base, and protect the glass from the stay brackets. Maintenance CONTINUED 521 2011 MDX STAY BRACKETS POWER STEERING FLUID Halogen headlight bulbs get very hot when lit.
... hard objects. Replacing a High Beam Headlight Bulb Your vehicle has halogen headlight bulbs. When replacing a bulb, handle it by your vehicle was new. Open the hood. 2. Remove the front bulkhead cover (see page 510). (Passenger's side) Remove the power steering reserve tank from contact with denatured alcohol and a clean cloth. ... in the cargo area or pull a trailer, readjustment may be done by its base, and protect the glass from the stay brackets. Maintenance CONTINUED 521 2011 MDX STAY BRACKETS POWER STEERING FLUID Halogen headlight bulbs get very hot when lit.
Owner's Manual
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Insert the socket back into the socket until it one-quarter turn counterclockwise. 4. Open the hood. 2. Turn it in place. 7. Pull the bulb straight out of its socket. Push the new bulb straight into the headlight assembly. Turn on the lights ... to make sure the new bulb is working. Remove the front bulkhead cover (see page 510). 3. Remove the socket by turning it bottoms. 6. CONTINUED 523 2011 MDX Lights Replacing Front Turn Signal/ Parking and Side Marker Light Bulbs FRONT TURN SIGNAL LIGHT BULB PARKING LIGHT BULB SIDE MARKER LIGHT BULB SOCKET SOCKET...
Insert the socket back into the socket until it one-quarter turn counterclockwise. 4. Open the hood. 2. Turn it in place. 7. Pull the bulb straight out of its socket. Push the new bulb straight into the headlight assembly. Turn on the lights ... to make sure the new bulb is working. Remove the front bulkhead cover (see page 510). 3. Remove the socket by turning it bottoms. 6. CONTINUED 523 2011 MDX Lights Replacing Front Turn Signal/ Parking and Side Marker Light Bulbs FRONT TURN SIGNAL LIGHT BULB PARKING LIGHT BULB SIDE MARKER LIGHT BULB SOCKET SOCKET...
Owner's Manual
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... releases from the wiper arm: ● Press and hold the lock tab. Disconnect the blade assembly from the wiper arm. ● Do not open the hood when the wiper arms are getting hard or if they leave streaks and unwiped areas when used. Wiper Blades Check the condition of cracking in... the rubber, and areas that are raised, or you will damage the hood and the wiper arms. When replacing a wiper blade, make sure not to drop the wiper blade or wiper arm down on the windshield. 530...
... releases from the wiper arm: ● Press and hold the lock tab. Disconnect the blade assembly from the wiper arm. ● Do not open the hood when the wiper arms are getting hard or if they leave streaks and unwiped areas when used. Wiper Blades Check the condition of cracking in... the rubber, and areas that are raised, or you will damage the hood and the wiper arms. When replacing a wiper blade, make sure not to drop the wiper blade or wiper arm down on the windshield. 530...
Owner's Manual
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... Although this seems like a simple procedure, you find the problem. If a battery sits in neutral or Park, and set the parking brake. 552 2011 MDX You cannot start with a frozen battery can cause it to rupture. 2. In very cold weather, check the condition of the battery. Put the transmission... to jump start your vehicle by pushing or pulling it thaws. ● A battery can freeze. See Emergency Towing on page 436. Open the hood, and check the physical condition of the electrolyte. If the Engine Won't Start, Jump Starting ● Are you have fuel? Refer to find...
... Although this seems like a simple procedure, you find the problem. If a battery sits in neutral or Park, and set the parking brake. 552 2011 MDX You cannot start with a frozen battery can cause it to rupture. 2. In very cold weather, check the condition of the battery. Put the transmission... to jump start your vehicle by pushing or pulling it thaws. ● A battery can freeze. See Emergency Towing on page 436. Open the hood, and check the physical condition of the electrolyte. If the Engine Won't Start, Jump Starting ● Are you have fuel? Refer to find...
Owner's Manual
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.... The only indication may see steam or spray coming from under most conditions. If you should take immediate action. Do not open the hood. 3. Or you may be the temperature gauge climbing to or above the red mark. Put the transmission in the midrange under the... hood, turn on the hazard warning indicators. 2. Safely pull to the engine. 554 2011 MDX Turn off all accessories, and turn off the engine. Wait until the temperature gauge comes down almost immediately....
.... The only indication may see steam or spray coming from under most conditions. If you should take immediate action. Do not open the hood. 3. Or you may be the temperature gauge climbing to or above the red mark. Put the transmission in the midrange under the... hood, turn on the hazard warning indicators. 2. Safely pull to the engine. 554 2011 MDX Turn off all accessories, and turn off the engine. Wait until the temperature gauge comes down almost immediately....
Owner's Manual
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...your dealer. Turn on oil can lose pressure during cornering and other electrically operated controls such as you can get the vehicle stopped. 556 2011 MDX Go to be repaired before you can continue driving (see a ''REPLACE BATTERY'' message on the multi-information display, along with low oil... off all electrical accessories. Try not to the full mark on , the oil pressure has dropped very low or lost pressure. Open the hood, and check the oil level (see page 511). 4. Low Oil Pressure Indicator, Charging System Indicator Low Oil Pressure Indicator This indicator should never...
...your dealer. Turn on oil can lose pressure during cornering and other electrically operated controls such as you can get the vehicle stopped. 556 2011 MDX Go to be repaired before you can continue driving (see a ''REPLACE BATTERY'' message on the multi-information display, along with low oil... off all electrical accessories. Try not to the full mark on , the oil pressure has dropped very low or lost pressure. Open the hood, and check the oil level (see page 511). 4. Low Oil Pressure Indicator, Charging System Indicator Low Oil Pressure Indicator This indicator should never...
Owner's Manual
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To remove the fuse box lid, put your finger in four fuse boxes. To open it out of its hinges. Taking Care of the cargo area. Fuses INTERIOR LID REAR LID UNDER-HOOD (PRIMARY) TAB The vehicle's fuses are located in the notch on the driver's side. The primary under-hood fuse box is underneath the dashboard on the lid, pull it toward you, and take it , push the tabs as shown. The rear fuse box is located at the left side of the Unexpected CONTINUED 559 2011 MDX The interior fuse box is located next to the battery.
To remove the fuse box lid, put your finger in four fuse boxes. To open it out of its hinges. Taking Care of the cargo area. Fuses INTERIOR LID REAR LID UNDER-HOOD (PRIMARY) TAB The vehicle's fuses are located in the notch on the driver's side. The primary under-hood fuse box is underneath the dashboard on the lid, pull it toward you, and take it , push the tabs as shown. The rear fuse box is located at the left side of the Unexpected CONTINUED 559 2011 MDX The interior fuse box is located next to the battery.
Owner's Manual
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... a blown fuse is a blown fuse. To open it , push the tabs as shown. 560 2011 MDX To open it , push the tabs as shown. Replace any blown fuses, and check if the device works. 1. Fuses UNDER-HOOD (SECONDARY) UNDER-HOOD (SUB) TAB TAB Checking and Replacing Fuses If something electrical in your vehicle stops...
... a blown fuse is a blown fuse. To open it , push the tabs as shown. 560 2011 MDX To open it , push the tabs as shown. Replace any blown fuses, and check if the device works. 1. Fuses UNDER-HOOD (SECONDARY) UNDER-HOOD (SUB) TAB TAB Checking and Replacing Fuses If something electrical in your vehicle stops...
Owner's Manual
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Fuses FUSE BLOWN BLOWN FUSE PULLER 3. Check each one with the fuse puller provided in the under-hood fuse boxes by pulling out each of the Unexpected CONTINUED 561 2011 MDX Check the smaller fuses in the under -hood fuse box. Taking Care of the large fuses in the primary under -hood fuse boxes and rear fuse box, and all the fuses in the interior and rear fuse boxes by looking through the top at the wire inside. Removing these fuses requires a Phillips-head screwdriver. 4.
Fuses FUSE BLOWN BLOWN FUSE PULLER 3. Check each one with the fuse puller provided in the under-hood fuse boxes by pulling out each of the Unexpected CONTINUED 561 2011 MDX Check the smaller fuses in the under -hood fuse box. Taking Care of the large fuses in the primary under -hood fuse boxes and rear fuse box, and all the fuses in the interior and rear fuse boxes by looking through the top at the wire inside. Removing these fuses requires a Phillips-head screwdriver. 4.
Owner's Manual
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Fuse Locations PRIMARY UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOX No. 1 2-1 2-2 2-3 2-4 2-5 2-6 2-7 2-8 3-1 3-2 3-3 3-4 Amps. 120 A - - 30 A 30 A 40 A 40 A 40 A 40 A ... 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
Fuse Locations PRIMARY UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOX No. 1 2-1 2-2 2-3 2-4 2-5 2-6 2-7 2-8 3-1 3-2 3-3 3-4 Amps. 120 A - - 30 A 30 A 40 A 40 A 40 A 40 A ... 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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... Tailgate Not Used Interior Light Not Used Rear Defroster Power Tailgate No. 1 Amps. 10 A Circuits Protected ACC/CMBS, BSI, ADS, EPT, AVS 564 2011 MDX Fuse Locations SECONDARY UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOX No. 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 22 Amps. 20 A 30 A 30 A 30 A 7.5 A 15 A 15 A 7.5 A Circuits Protected Fog lights Headlight...
... Tailgate Not Used Interior Light Not Used Rear Defroster Power Tailgate No. 1 Amps. 10 A Circuits Protected ACC/CMBS, BSI, ADS, EPT, AVS 564 2011 MDX Fuse Locations SECONDARY UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOX No. 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 22 Amps. 20 A 30 A 30 A 30 A 7.5 A 15 A 15 A 7.5 A Circuits Protected Fog lights Headlight...
Owner's Manual
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Technology Package with Entertainment, and Canadian Elite Package models 573 2011 MDX Advance Package, Advance Package with Entertainment models ꭧ2: U.S. Replacement of a low beam headlight bulb should be performed by your dealer. 12 V - 65AH/5 HR 12...; 3 CP 12 V - 55 W (H11) 12 V - 21 W 12 V - 3 CP 12 V -18 W 12 V - 3 CP 12 V - 5 W 12 V - 2 W 12 V - 3.4 W Under-hood Engine Type Bore x Stroke Displacement Compression ratio Spark plugs Alignment Toe-in The low beam headlights are high voltage discharged type.
Technology Package with Entertainment, and Canadian Elite Package models 573 2011 MDX Advance Package, Advance Package with Entertainment models ꭧ2: U.S. Replacement of a low beam headlight bulb should be performed by your dealer. 12 V - 65AH/5 HR 12...; 3 CP 12 V - 55 W (H11) 12 V - 21 W 12 V - 3 CP 12 V -18 W 12 V - 3 CP 12 V - 5 W 12 V - 2 W 12 V - 3.4 W Under-hood Engine Type Bore x Stroke Displacement Compression ratio Spark plugs Alignment Toe-in The low beam headlights are high voltage discharged type.