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... falling out (see page 140). adult supervision is fully retracted and locked. children learn how to accidental injury or death. 43 2011 MDX Protecting Children - General Guidelines Additional Safety Precautions ● ● Never hold an infant or child on your vehicle is not...belt. A child left in vehicles can accidentally get trapped inside. During a crash, the Never let two children use . Keep vehicle keys/remote transmitters out of the reach of children. Teach your arms and be very hazardous. Leaving children without children from heatstroke. Never put...
... falling out (see page 140). adult supervision is fully retracted and locked. children learn how to accidental injury or death. 43 2011 MDX Protecting Children - General Guidelines Additional Safety Precautions ● ● Never hold an infant or child on your vehicle is not...belt. A child left in vehicles can accidentally get trapped inside. During a crash, the Never let two children use . Keep vehicle keys/remote transmitters out of the reach of children. Teach your arms and be very hazardous. Leaving children without children from heatstroke. Never put...
Owner's Manual
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... Wiper and Washer ...126 Turn Signal and Headlights ...127 Hazard Warning Button ...131 Rear Window Defogger ...131 Instrument Panel Brightness ...132 Steering Wheel Adjustments ...133 Keys and Locks ...135 Immobilizer System ...137 Ignition Switch ...138 Door Locks ...139 Childproof Door Locks ...140 Tailgate ...140 Power Tailgate ...141 Remote Transmitter ...144 Seats... Outlet ...148 154 156 157 158 161 163 163 166 168 171 172 173 173 173 174 174 175 175 176 Instruments and Controls 63 2011 MDX
... Wiper and Washer ...126 Turn Signal and Headlights ...127 Hazard Warning Button ...131 Rear Window Defogger ...131 Instrument Panel Brightness ...132 Steering Wheel Adjustments ...133 Keys and Locks ...135 Immobilizer System ...137 Ignition Switch ...138 Door Locks ...139 Childproof Door Locks ...140 Tailgate ...140 Power Tailgate ...141 Remote Transmitter ...144 Seats... Outlet ...148 154 156 157 158 161 163 163 166 168 171 172 173 173 173 174 174 175 175 176 Instruments and Controls 63 2011 MDX
Owner's Manual
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If it is not a properly coded key, the indicator will blink, and the engine's fuel system will be disabled (see page 129. This indicator will remain on. High Beam Indicator This indicator ... in AUTO and the lights turn on with the high beam headlights. For more information, see page 127. 72 2011 MDX Lights On Indicator This indicator reminds you have inserted a properly coded ignition key. Fog Light Indicator This indicator comes on when you turn on briefly when you turn the ignition switch to...
If it is not a properly coded key, the indicator will blink, and the engine's fuel system will be disabled (see page 129. This indicator will remain on. High Beam Indicator This indicator ... in AUTO and the lights turn on with the high beam headlights. For more information, see page 127. 72 2011 MDX Lights On Indicator This indicator reminds you have inserted a properly coded ignition key. Fog Light Indicator This indicator comes on when you turn on briefly when you turn the ignition switch to...
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Changes the language used in and up when the key is removed. 90 2011 MDX DISPLAY TRIP A & AVG. models ꭧ3: Default setting for U.S. Changes the ACC display speed unit. Setting Option ONꭧ1 OFF previous mphꭧ2 setting km/hꭧ3 ...
Changes the language used in and up when the key is removed. 90 2011 MDX DISPLAY TRIP A & AVG. models ꭧ3: Default setting for U.S. Changes the ACC display speed unit. Setting Option ONꭧ1 OFF previous mphꭧ2 setting km/hꭧ3 ...
Owner's Manual
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... secꭧ INTERMITTENT WITH VEH SPDꭧ SET CANCEL Page 110 111 Instruments and Controls 112 115 AUTO DOOR UNLOCK 116 118 KEY AND REMOTE UNLOCK MODE KEYLESS LOCK ACKNOWLEDGMENT SECURITY RELOCK TIMER Changes which doors unlock with the remote transmitter on . Changes how long it...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 Set/Cancel all the doors. Changes the wiper operation between two settings when the wiper switch is in the INT position. Multi-Information Display ...
... secꭧ INTERMITTENT WITH VEH SPDꭧ SET CANCEL Page 110 111 Instruments and Controls 112 115 AUTO DOOR UNLOCK 116 118 KEY AND REMOTE UNLOCK MODE KEYLESS LOCK ACKNOWLEDGMENT SECURITY RELOCK TIMER Changes which doors unlock with the remote transmitter on . Changes how long it...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 Set/Cancel all the doors. Changes the wiper operation between two settings when the wiper switch is in the INT position. Multi-Information Display ...
Owner's Manual
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...'' message appears, go back to see the selections. Press the SEL/RESET button to ''AUTO TILT & TELESCOPE STEERING WHEEL'' and repeat the procedure again. 108 2011 MDX When your selection by pressing the SEL/ RESET button. You can choose this customize item from ''POSITION SETUP'' by pressing the INFO ( / ) button, then enter... ''AUTO TILT & TELESCOPE STEERING WHEEL'' is successfully completed, the display changes as shown above, and then goes back to the LOCK (0) position and remove the key.
...'' message appears, go back to see the selections. Press the SEL/RESET button to ''AUTO TILT & TELESCOPE STEERING WHEEL'' and repeat the procedure again. 108 2011 MDX When your selection by pressing the SEL/ RESET button. You can choose this customize item from ''POSITION SETUP'' by pressing the INFO ( / ) button, then enter... ''AUTO TILT & TELESCOPE STEERING WHEEL'' is successfully completed, the display changes as shown above, and then goes back to the LOCK (0) position and remove the key.
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... close the driver's door. Select the desired setting by pressing the INFO ( / ) button, then enter your selection by pressing the INFO ( / ) button repeatedly. CONTINUED 111 2011 MDX Press the SEL/RESET button to see the selections. Multi-Information Display Headlight Auto Off Timer The headlights, parking lights, side marker lights, taillights, and...
... close the driver's door. Select the desired setting by pressing the INFO ( / ) button, then enter your selection by pressing the INFO ( / ) button repeatedly. CONTINUED 111 2011 MDX Press the SEL/RESET button to see the selections. Multi-Information Display Headlight Auto Off Timer The headlights, parking lights, side marker lights, taillights, and...
Owner's Manual
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... enter the customize mode. SEL/RESET BUTTON INFO (▲or▼) BUTTON 114 2011 MDX Multi-Information Display Door/Window Setup Here are the five custom settings for the door/window setup: ● AUTO DOOR LOCK AUTO DOOR UNLOCK KEY AND REMOTE UNLOCK MODE KEYLESS LOCK ACKNOWLEDGMENT SECURITY RELOCK TIMER ● ● ●...
... enter the customize mode. SEL/RESET BUTTON INFO (▲or▼) BUTTON 114 2011 MDX Multi-Information Display Door/Window Setup Here are the five custom settings for the door/window setup: ● AUTO DOOR LOCK AUTO DOOR UNLOCK KEY AND REMOTE UNLOCK MODE KEYLESS LOCK ACKNOWLEDGMENT SECURITY RELOCK TIMER ● ● ●...
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Press the SEL/RESET button to ''KEY AND REMOTE UNLOCK MODE'' and repeat the procedure again. 118 2011 MDX Select the desired setting by pressing the INFO ( / ) button, then enter your selection is successfully completed, the display changes as shown above, and ...When your selection by pressing the INFO ( / ) button repeatedly. If the ''SETTING INCOMPLETE'' message appears, go back to see the selections. Multi-Information Display Key and Remote Unlock Mode To select whether the driver's door unlocks or all the doors unlock when you unlock the doors with the remote transmitter...
Press the SEL/RESET button to ''KEY AND REMOTE UNLOCK MODE'' and repeat the procedure again. 118 2011 MDX Select the desired setting by pressing the INFO ( / ) button, then enter your selection is successfully completed, the display changes as shown above, and ...When your selection by pressing the INFO ( / ) button repeatedly. If the ''SETTING INCOMPLETE'' message appears, go back to see the selections. Multi-Information Display Key and Remote Unlock Mode To select whether the driver's door unlocks or all the doors unlock when you unlock the doors with the remote transmitter...
Owner's Manual
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...65293; Turning the switch to the '' '' position turns on the lever to signal a left turn and up to the reverse position with the key removed from the ignition switch, you will hear a reminder chime when you open the driver's door. When you shift the transmission to signal a ...a lane change, push lightly on with the front windshield wipers activated, the rear window wiper operates automatically. Instruments and Controls CONTINUED 127 2011 MDX When the wiper control lever position is LO or HI, the rear wiper operates continuously. The rear window washer uses the same fluid ...
...65293; Turning the switch to the '' '' position turns on the lever to signal a left turn and up to the reverse position with the key removed from the ignition switch, you will hear a reminder chime when you open the driver's door. When you shift the transmission to signal a ...a lane change, push lightly on with the front windshield wipers activated, the rear window wiper operates automatically. Instruments and Controls CONTINUED 127 2011 MDX When the wiper control lever position is LO or HI, the rear wiper operates continuously. The rear window washer uses the same fluid ...
Owner's Manual
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... SENSITIVITY'' setting, see page 72). High Beams - To switch from low beams to high beams, push the left lever forward until you remove the key and open the driver's door. The blue high beam indicator will remain on if you hold the lever back. AUTO - The automatic lighting feature... lighting, turn on the headlights and all other exterior lights, when it . Pull it back to return to AUTO at dusk, for a long time. 128 2011 MDX You should also turn off the lights if you will come on and turn off for example). The lights will not be driving the vehicle...
... SENSITIVITY'' setting, see page 72). High Beams - To switch from low beams to high beams, push the left lever forward until you remove the key and open the driver's door. The blue high beam indicator will remain on if you hold the lever back. AUTO - The automatic lighting feature... lighting, turn on the headlights and all other exterior lights, when it . Pull it back to return to AUTO at dusk, for a long time. 128 2011 MDX You should also turn off the lights if you will come on and turn off for example). The lights will not be driving the vehicle...
Owner's Manual
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... see a ''CHECK DRL SYSTEM'' message on the multi-information display, there is in the ''AUTO'' position). The lights turn on reminder chime. 130 2011 MDX The automatic lighting off feature activates if you leave the headlight switch in the '' '' or '' '' position or if the lights are off after you... will hear a lights-on again when you remove the key, then open and close the driver's door. When the multi-information display shows a ''DRL OFF'' message, the daytime running light system. If you ...
... see a ''CHECK DRL SYSTEM'' message on the multi-information display, there is in the ''AUTO'' position). The lights turn on reminder chime. 130 2011 MDX The automatic lighting off feature activates if you leave the headlight switch in the '' '' or '' '' position or if the lights are off after you... will hear a lights-on again when you remove the key, then open and close the driver's door. When the multi-information display shows a ''DRL OFF'' message, the daytime running light system. If you ...
Owner's Manual
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...removed, the power tilt and telescopic steering wheel system needs to be reset when you insert the key back in the ignition switch. Steering Wheel Adjustments When you know the system is reset. 134 2011 MDX If your vehicle's battery is disconnected or goes dead, or the fuse for the power tilt... up. To change the ''AUTO TILT & TELESCOPE STEERING WHEEL'' setting, see page 166). The steering wheel then returns to let you remove the key from the ignition switch, the steering wheel automatically moves fully in and up to its original position when you reconnect the battery or install the...
...removed, the power tilt and telescopic steering wheel system needs to be reset when you insert the key back in the ignition switch. Steering Wheel Adjustments When you know the system is reset. 134 2011 MDX If your vehicle's battery is disconnected or goes dead, or the fuse for the power tilt... up. To change the ''AUTO TILT & TELESCOPE STEERING WHEEL'' setting, see page 166). The steering wheel then returns to let you remove the key from the ignition switch, the steering wheel automatically moves fully in and up to its original position when you reconnect the battery or install the...
Owner's Manual
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...immediately with your vehicle. If they get a lost key replaced. Instruments and Controls ● Protect the keys from liquids. Keep the keys away from direct sunlight, high temperature, and high humidity. CONTINUED 135 2011 MDX The valet key works only in the ignition and the driver's door... lock. Do not drop the keys or set heavy objects on your keys. You will not work to take it apart. Use only Acura-approved key blanks. These keys contain electronic circuits that...
...immediately with your vehicle. If they get a lost key replaced. Instruments and Controls ● Protect the keys from liquids. Keep the keys away from direct sunlight, high temperature, and high humidity. CONTINUED 135 2011 MDX The valet key works only in the ignition and the driver's door... lock. Do not drop the keys or set heavy objects on your keys. You will not work to take it apart. Use only Acura-approved key blanks. These keys contain electronic circuits that...
Owner's Manual
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...finger while being retracted or extended. The key may prevent the engine from the transmitter. To use the fully-extended key when you insert it is securely latched. 136 2011 MDX Keys and Locks Retractable Master Key RELEASE BUTTON Push Always use the key, push the release button to the ignition... switch. If the key does not fully extend, the immobilizer system ...
...finger while being retracted or extended. The key may prevent the engine from the transmitter. To use the fully-extended key when you insert it is securely latched. 136 2011 MDX Keys and Locks Retractable Master Key RELEASE BUTTON Push Always use the key, push the release button to the ignition... switch. If the key does not fully extend, the immobilizer system ...
Owner's Manual
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...position, the immobilizer system indicator should come on briefly, then go off. Operation is subject to operate the equipment. When you insert the key. Do not attempt to alter this system or add other metal object (i.e. This device complies with Part 15 of the device. If the... that may cause undesired operation. If you have lost your dealer. Instruments and Controls Always take the ignition key with you whenever you cannot start the engine, contact your key and you leave the vehicle alone. 137 2011 MDX Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (0) position, remove the...
...position, the immobilizer system indicator should come on briefly, then go off. Operation is subject to operate the equipment. When you insert the key. Do not attempt to alter this system or add other metal object (i.e. This device complies with Part 15 of the device. If the... that may cause undesired operation. If you have lost your dealer. Instruments and Controls Always take the ignition key with you whenever you cannot start the engine, contact your key and you leave the vehicle alone. 137 2011 MDX Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (0) position, remove the...
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LOCK (0) - You can insert or remove the key only in this position. You will hear a reminder beeper if you let go of the key. 138 2011 MDX The shift lever must be in Park, and you must be in Park before you turn the key. Firmly turn the steering wheel to the LOCK (0) position, ...the shift lever must push the key in slightly. The ignition switch has four positions: ...
LOCK (0) - You can insert or remove the key only in this position. You will hear a reminder beeper if you let go of the key. 138 2011 MDX The shift lever must be in Park, and you must be in Park before you turn the key. Firmly turn the steering wheel to the LOCK (0) position, ...the shift lever must push the key in slightly. The ignition switch has four positions: ...
Owner's Manual
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... 10 mph (about 16 km/h) or more, all doors and the tailgate. To change the ''AUTO DOOR LOCK'' setting, see page 116. To change the ''KEY AND REMOTE UNLOCK MODE'' setting, see page 118. All doors and the tailgate can be locked from the outside lock on either master door lock... lock all doors and the tailgate, press the bottom of either front door, pull the lock tab above the driver's door handle, or use the key on any passenger's door locks and unlocks that door. CONTINUED 139 2011 MDX Door Locks UNLOCK LOCK To change the ''AUTO DOOR UNLOCK'' setting, see page 115.
... 10 mph (about 16 km/h) or more, all doors and the tailgate. To change the ''AUTO DOOR LOCK'' setting, see page 116. To change the ''KEY AND REMOTE UNLOCK MODE'' setting, see page 118. All doors and the tailgate can be locked from the outside lock on either master door lock... lock all doors and the tailgate, press the bottom of either front door, pull the lock tab above the driver's door handle, or use the key on any passenger's door locks and unlocks that door. CONTINUED 139 2011 MDX Door Locks UNLOCK LOCK To change the ''AUTO DOOR UNLOCK'' setting, see page 115.
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... forward and use the inner handle to lock an open driver's door by pulling the lock tab rearward the lock tab on page 60. 140 2011 MDX If you try to pull it down, then press down ), the door cannot be opened from getting into the interior. See Carbon Monoxide Hazard on... the driver's door pops out. Door Locks, Tailgate Lockout Prevention With any door and the tailgate open and the key in the rear from accidentally opening the rear doors. With the lever in the LOCK position (lever is down on the back edge. To close...
... forward and use the inner handle to lock an open driver's door by pulling the lock tab rearward the lock tab on page 60. 140 2011 MDX If you try to pull it down, then press down ), the door cannot be opened from getting into the interior. See Carbon Monoxide Hazard on... the driver's door pops out. Door Locks, Tailgate Lockout Prevention With any door and the tailgate open and the key in the rear from accidentally opening the rear doors. With the lever in the LOCK position (lever is down on the back edge. To close...
Owner's Manual
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...flash. This button does not work if any door or tailgate is set . To change the ''SECURITY RELOCK TIMER'' setting, see page 119. 144 2011 MDX If you push the button. When the tailgate begins to unlock the other doors. If you will hear a beep, and some front and rear lights... will go off immediately. To change the ''KEY AND REMOTE UNLOCK MODE'' setting, see page 118. Remote Transmitter UNLOCK - Press this button once to unlock the driver's door. Some exterior lights...
...flash. This button does not work if any door or tailgate is set . To change the ''SECURITY RELOCK TIMER'' setting, see page 119. 144 2011 MDX If you push the button. When the tailgate begins to unlock the other doors. If you will hear a beep, and some front and rear lights... will go off immediately. To change the ''KEY AND REMOTE UNLOCK MODE'' setting, see page 118. Remote Transmitter UNLOCK - Press this button once to unlock the driver's door. Some exterior lights...