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All Rights Reserved P/N 00X31-STX-6501 This manual will be formatted for printing instead of web use. 2012 MDX Owner's Manual (Unlinked) This document does not contain hyperlinks and may be replaced with a hyperlinked version at the end of the model year. © 2011 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. - This is due to changes in content and specifications of the vehicle that happen throughout the model year.
All Rights Reserved P/N 00X31-STX-6501 This manual will be formatted for printing instead of web use. 2012 MDX Owner's Manual (Unlinked) This document does not contain hyperlinks and may be replaced with a hyperlinked version at the end of the model year. © 2011 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. - This is due to changes in content and specifications of the vehicle that happen throughout the model year.
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... OWNER _____ _____ This owner's manual should remain with the vehicle when it is sold to discontinue or change specifications or design at the time of these features. You may not have some , but not all models of the MDX. The information and specifications included ...a permanent part of equipment and features that are not on some of approval for printing. This Owner's Manual covers all , models. Images throughout this publication were in this owner's manual (including the front cover) represent features and equipment that are available on your particular model.
... OWNER _____ _____ This owner's manual should remain with the vehicle when it is sold to discontinue or change specifications or design at the time of these features. You may not have some , but not all models of the MDX. The information and specifications included ...a permanent part of equipment and features that are not on some of approval for printing. This Owner's Manual covers all , models. Images throughout this publication were in this owner's manual (including the front cover) represent features and equipment that are available on your particular model.
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...your vehicle needs maintenance, keep your new vehicle is preceded by a symbol. Maintaining your investment. As you read this owner's manual in the instrument panel helps to keep in servicing the many systems unique to it preserves your vehicle according to answer any time... learn how to help you understand the coverages and are aware of a 2012 Acura MDX was a wise investment. Several warranties protect your dealer's staff is intended to operate its driving controls and convenience items. Afterwards, keep this manual. It will find information that your new vehicle.
...your vehicle needs maintenance, keep your new vehicle is preceded by a symbol. Maintaining your investment. As you read this owner's manual in the instrument panel helps to keep in servicing the many systems unique to it preserves your vehicle according to answer any time... learn how to help you understand the coverages and are aware of a 2012 Acura MDX was a wise investment. Several warranties protect your dealer's staff is intended to operate its driving controls and convenience items. Afterwards, keep this manual. It will find information that your new vehicle.
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... important. You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don't follow instructions. Safety Headings- such as Driver and Passenger Safety. And operating this manual. You must use this vehicle correctly and safely. ● ● ● This entire book is an important responsibility. Safety Messages - preceded by a safety alert...
... important. You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don't follow instructions. Safety Headings- such as Driver and Passenger Safety. And operating this manual. You must use this vehicle correctly and safely. ● ● ● This entire book is an important responsibility. Safety Messages - preceded by a safety alert...
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Important Handling Information Your MDX has higher ground clearance than a passenger vehicle designed for off the ground, it has a high center of this manual and the Off-Highway Driving Guidelines section on page 500. Because your vehicle correctly might result in loss of vehicles. For information on how to ...
Important Handling Information Your MDX has higher ground clearance than a passenger vehicle designed for off the ground, it has a high center of this manual and the Off-Highway Driving Guidelines section on page 500. Because your vehicle correctly might result in loss of vehicles. For information on how to ...
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and Canada only) A summary of the warranties covering your new vehicle, and how to your warranty manual for detailed information. Refer to contact us for any reason. plus what you need to take your vehicle. Taking Care of the Unexpected This section ... the information you need when you need to know if you're planning to the main controls in your vehicle to the sections in this manual. Before Driving What gasoline to handle them . There is also a list of things to check and instructions on how to operate the climate control system...
and Canada only) A summary of the warranties covering your new vehicle, and how to your warranty manual for detailed information. Refer to contact us for any reason. plus what you need to take your vehicle. Taking Care of the Unexpected This section ... the information you need when you need to know if you're planning to the main controls in your vehicle to the sections in this manual. Before Driving What gasoline to handle them . There is also a list of things to check and instructions on how to operate the climate control system...
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... of the steering wheel. ᤳ2: If equipped ᤳ3: Refer to operate Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink by voice, see page 383. 4 For how to the navigation system manual.
... of the steering wheel. ᤳ2: If equipped ᤳ3: Refer to operate Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink by voice, see page 383. 4 For how to the navigation system manual.
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... wear them . Restrain All Children Children age 12 and under should be the most important. Airbags are at the greatest risk. The recommendations on this manual. Infants, young children, and short adults are designed to changing conditions, and your friends drink and drive, either. 6 Important Safety Precautions You'll find many... your best protection in all instructions and warnings in a back seat, not the front seat. Infants and small children should ride properly restrained in this manual.
... wear them . Restrain All Children Children age 12 and under should be the most important. Airbags are at the greatest risk. The recommendations on this manual. Infants, young children, and short adults are designed to changing conditions, and your friends drink and drive, either. 6 Important Safety Precautions You'll find many... your best protection in all instructions and warnings in a back seat, not the front seat. Infants and small children should ride properly restrained in this manual.
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... be designed so that a seat belt be secured with a lap belt or the lap part of a lap/ shoulder belt. Please read the child seat owner's manual for the child. In seating positions and vehicles not equipped with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213. ●... maximizing your child's safety. Selecting a Child Seat Most child seats are equally easy to use and care instructions as well as the instructions in this manual. Proper installation is the correct type and size for proper installation instructions.
... be designed so that a seat belt be secured with a lap belt or the lap part of a lap/ shoulder belt. Please read the child seat owner's manual for the child. In seating positions and vehicles not equipped with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213. ●... maximizing your child's safety. Selecting a Child Seat Most child seats are equally easy to use and care instructions as well as the instructions in this manual. Proper installation is the correct type and size for proper installation instructions.
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...; ● Two children should never use the same seat belt. Move the vehicle seat to : ● Additional Safety Precautions ● ● Carefully read the owner's manual, and make the belt less effective and increase the chance of serious injury in a crash. ● very serious injuries during a crash. ● ● Do not...
...; ● Two children should never use the same seat belt. Move the vehicle seat to : ● Additional Safety Precautions ● ● Carefully read the owner's manual, and make the belt less effective and increase the chance of serious injury in a crash. ● very serious injuries during a crash. ● ● Do not...
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... multiinformation display (see page 104). models or kilometers per hour (mph) for Canadian models. Instruments and Controls If you want to reset the ELAPSED TIME manually, go to the ON (II) position, ELAPSED TIME is estimated from the fuel economy you received over the last several miles (U.S.) or kilometers (Canada), so...
... multiinformation display (see page 104). models or kilometers per hour (mph) for Canadian models. Instruments and Controls If you want to reset the ELAPSED TIME manually, go to the ON (II) position, ELAPSED TIME is estimated from the fuel economy you received over the last several miles (U.S.) or kilometers (Canada), so...
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...;1 FRENCH SPANISH -5°F~ᤣ0°Fᤳ2~5°F -3°C~ᤣ0°Cᤳ3~3°C ON OFFᤳ1 HIGH MIDᤳ1 LOW MANUAL ONLY TRIP B IGN OFFᤳ1 TRIP A MAX LOW HIGH MIN OFF MIDᤳ1 ONᤳ1 OFF ONᤳ1 OFF Page 97 98 Instruments and Controls...
...;1 FRENCH SPANISH -5°F~ᤣ0°Fᤳ2~5°F -3°C~ᤣ0°Cᤳ3~3°C ON OFFᤳ1 HIGH MIDᤳ1 LOW MANUAL ONLY TRIP B IGN OFFᤳ1 TRIP A MAX LOW HIGH MIN OFF MIDᤳ1 ONᤳ1 OFF ONᤳ1 OFF Page 97 98 Instruments and Controls...
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... your selection by pressing the INFO ( / ) button repeatedly. You can reset the elapsed time, when Trip Computer's Elapsed Time is reset when you can make: MANUAL ONLY - You can choose this customizable item from ''METER SETUP'' by pressing the SEL/RESET button. 104 Press the SEL/RESET button to the...
... your selection by pressing the INFO ( / ) button repeatedly. You can reset the elapsed time, when Trip Computer's Elapsed Time is reset when you can make: MANUAL ONLY - You can choose this customizable item from ''METER SETUP'' by pressing the SEL/RESET button. 104 Press the SEL/RESET button to the...
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... center pad of the steering wheel. ᤳ3: Refer to operate Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink by voice, see page 383. 125 For how to the navigation system manual.
... center pad of the steering wheel. ᤳ3: Refer to operate Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink by voice, see page 383. 125 For how to the navigation system manual.
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... on as long tunnels or parking facilities. The lights will not be driving the vehicle for example). The lights on indicator comes on the lights manually when driving at night or in AUTO if you enter dark areas such as a reminder. To turn them on again, either of these positions, the...
... on as long tunnels or parking facilities. The lights will not be driving the vehicle for example). The lights on indicator comes on the lights manually when driving at night or in AUTO if you enter dark areas such as a reminder. To turn them on again, either of these positions, the...
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... immediately. If you operate the tailgate. You need to open , the power tailgate needs to be reset. If the sensors are clear of the way manually. However, the tailgate may not open or close under the these conditions: ● ● When the tailgate or the roof is fully open or close...
... immediately. If you operate the tailgate. You need to open , the power tailgate needs to be reset. If the sensors are clear of the way manually. However, the tailgate may not open or close under the these conditions: ● ● When the tailgate or the roof is fully open or close...
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..., a beeper sounds and a ''DOOR & TAILGATE OPEN'' message is shown on the multi-information display, you can still open or close the tailgate manually. See Carbon Monoxide Hazard on the back of the tailgate. Have the vehicle checked by your dealer. Unlocking the Tailgate 144 If the power door... to remove the cover on page 61. With this message shown on the multi-information display. If you need to unlock the tailgate manually, it manually. If there is a problem with the tailgate not closed at all times while driving to avoid damaging the tailgate and to prevent exhaust...
..., a beeper sounds and a ''DOOR & TAILGATE OPEN'' message is shown on the multi-information display, you can still open or close the tailgate manually. See Carbon Monoxide Hazard on the back of the tailgate. Have the vehicle checked by your dealer. Unlocking the Tailgate 144 If the power door... to remove the cover on page 61. With this message shown on the multi-information display. If you need to unlock the tailgate manually, it manually. If there is a problem with the tailgate not closed at all times while driving to avoid damaging the tailgate and to prevent exhaust...
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... panel. 2. Voice Control System On models with navigation system Using Automatic Climate Control The automatic climate control system in the display. See the navigation system manual for complete details. The driver's side temperature, the passenger's side temperature and the rear passenger compartment temperature can also be set separately. Climate Control System...
... panel. 2. Voice Control System On models with navigation system Using Automatic Climate Control The automatic climate control system in the display. See the navigation system manual for complete details. The driver's side temperature, the passenger's side temperature and the rear passenger compartment temperature can also be set separately. Climate Control System...
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... Features Keep the system completely off , the temperature of the rear passenger compartment is in fully automatic mode. CONTINUED 185 Making any manual selection causes the word AUTO in the display to increase the fan speed and airflow. This causes the word SYNC in the display to...OFF Button When you press this button, the indicator in the button comes on, and the temperature of the rear passenger compartment can manually select various functions of the climate control system when it . Changing the temperature of the rear passenger compartment also makes the indicator turn...
... Features Keep the system completely off , the temperature of the rear passenger compartment is in fully automatic mode. CONTINUED 185 Making any manual selection causes the word AUTO in the display to increase the fan speed and airflow. This causes the word SYNC in the display to...OFF Button When you press this button, the indicator in the button comes on, and the temperature of the rear passenger compartment can manually select various functions of the climate control system when it . Changing the temperature of the rear passenger compartment also makes the indicator turn...
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... each corner vent. When you have made. 186 To close the vents, rotate the wheel under almost all the windows before driving. For faster defrosting, manually set separately from the outside air intakes for faster defrosting. For your safety, make sure you turn off , can also increase airflow to the windshield...
... each corner vent. When you have made. 186 To close the vents, rotate the wheel under almost all the windows before driving. For faster defrosting, manually set separately from the outside air intakes for faster defrosting. For your safety, make sure you turn off , can also increase airflow to the windshield...