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All Rights Reserved P/N 00X31-STX-6501 This manual will be formatted for printing instead of the model year. © 2011 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. - 2012 MDX Owner's Manual (Unlinked) This document does not contain hyperlinks and may be replaced with a hyperlinked version at the end of web use. 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 the model year. © 2011 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. - 2012 MDX Owner's Manual (Unlinked) This document does not contain hyperlinks and may be replaced with a hyperlinked version at the end of web use. This is due to changes in content and specifications of the vehicle that happen throughout the model year.
Owner's Manual
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You may not have some , but not all models of the MDX. I. Your particular model may find descriptions of equipment and features that are not on some of these features. POUR CLIENTS CANADIEN AVIS IMPORTANT: Si vous avez besoin d'un...;ce 33STXC50 ADDRESS _____ STREET CITY STATE/PROVINCE/TERRITORY ZIP CODE/ POSTAL CODE V. N. _____ DELIVERY DATE _____ (Date sold . This Owner's Manual covers all , models. Images throughout this publication were in effect at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation whatsoever. Honda Motor Co., Ltd. The information and...
You may not have some , but not all models of the MDX. I. Your particular model may find descriptions of equipment and features that are not on some of these features. POUR CLIENTS CANADIEN AVIS IMPORTANT: Si vous avez besoin d'un...;ce 33STXC50 ADDRESS _____ STREET CITY STATE/PROVINCE/TERRITORY ZIP CODE/ POSTAL CODE V. N. _____ DELIVERY DATE _____ (Date sold . This Owner's Manual covers all , models. Images throughout this publication were in effect at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation whatsoever. Honda Motor Co., Ltd. The information and...
Owner's Manual
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... explain how you can take full advantage of these features unless you and your passengers can contribute to protect you and your passengers. (2) (1) (2) ᤳ: On models with Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™) 8 Some features do not require any action on your seat belts. However, you remain sitting in the...
... explain how you can take full advantage of these features unless you and your passengers can contribute to protect you and your passengers. (2) (1) (2) ᤳ: On models with Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™) 8 Some features do not require any action on your seat belts. However, you remain sitting in the...
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... Seat Belts Seat Belt System Components Your seat belt system includes lap/ shoulder belts in the front passenger's seat, the indicator should not come on models with collision mitigation braking system™ (CMBS™), seat belt e-pretensioners. Driver and Passenger Safety CONTINUED 21
... Seat Belts Seat Belt System Components Your seat belt system includes lap/ shoulder belts in the front passenger's seat, the indicator should not come on models with collision mitigation braking system™ (CMBS™), seat belt e-pretensioners. Driver and Passenger Safety CONTINUED 21
Owner's Manual
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... enough force to properly restrain you and your front passenger must be replaced. Additional Information About Your Seat Belts The tensioners can be helpful. On models with Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™) For added safety, the front seat belts are equipped with e-pretensioners that work in which the front...
... enough force to properly restrain you and your front passenger must be replaced. Additional Information About Your Seat Belts The tensioners can be helpful. On models with Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™) For added safety, the front seat belts are equipped with e-pretensioners that work in which the front...
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... (15) Side Impact Sensors (First) (16) Side Impact Sensors (Second) (17) Safing Sensor Driver and Passenger Safety (4) (14) (16) (4) (12) (16) (14) (17) ᤳ: On models with CMBS CONTINUED 27
... (15) Side Impact Sensors (First) (16) Side Impact Sensors (Second) (17) Safing Sensor Driver and Passenger Safety (4) (14) (16) (4) (12) (16) (14) (17) ᤳ: On models with CMBS CONTINUED 27
Owner's Manual
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... pillars are stored in the passenger's side airbag path and signal the control unit to rollover. Automatic front seat belt tensioners (see page 21). On models with less force (see page 30). Sensors that can detect whether a child is about to turn the airbag off (see page 24). the front passenger...
... pillars are stored in the passenger's side airbag path and signal the control unit to rollover. Automatic front seat belt tensioners (see page 21). On models with less force (see page 30). Sensors that can detect whether a child is about to turn the airbag off (see page 24). the front passenger...
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Please read and follow the instructions on the front visors. U.S. models) and on these labels. Models SUN VISORS DASHBOARD Canadian Models SUN VISORS 42 Protecting Children - General Guidelines To remind you of the passenger's front airbag hazards, and that children must be properly restrained in a back seat, your vehicle has warning labels on the dashboard (U.S.
Please read and follow the instructions on the front visors. U.S. models) and on these labels. Models SUN VISORS DASHBOARD Canadian Models SUN VISORS 42 Protecting Children - General Guidelines To remind you of the passenger's front airbag hazards, and that children must be properly restrained in a back seat, your vehicle has warning labels on the dashboard (U.S.
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They warn you of potential hazards that could cause serious injury or death. DASHBOARD U.S. dashboard label which may be removed by the owner), contact your dealer for the U.S. Read these labels carefully. Safety Labels These labels are in the locations shown. models only RADIATOR CAP BATTERY LABEL 62 If a label comes off or becomes hard to read (except for a replacement.
They warn you of potential hazards that could cause serious injury or death. DASHBOARD U.S. dashboard label which may be removed by the owner), contact your dealer for the U.S. Read these labels carefully. Safety Labels These labels are in the locations shown. models only RADIATOR CAP BATTERY LABEL 62 If a label comes off or becomes hard to read (except for a replacement.
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instrument panel is shown. Differences for the Canadian models are noted in the text. 67 Instrument Panel MULTI-INFORMATION DISPLAY (P. 79) MESSAGE INDICATOR (P. 73) HIGH BEAM INDICATOR (P. 74) SH-AWD INDICATOR (P. 73) MALFUNCTION INDICATOR ...
instrument panel is shown. Differences for the Canadian models are noted in the text. 67 Instrument Panel MULTI-INFORMATION DISPLAY (P. 79) MESSAGE INDICATOR (P. 73) HIGH BEAM INDICATOR (P. 74) SH-AWD INDICATOR (P. 73) MALFUNCTION INDICATOR ...
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... on for a few seconds when you turn on when you set the cruise control. Cruise Control Indicator On models without adaptive cruise control (ACC) Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™) Indicator On models with the ACC system. You will also see a ''CHECK CMBS RADAR SENSOR'' message on the multi-information display...
... on for a few seconds when you turn on when you set the cruise control. Cruise Control Indicator On models without adaptive cruise control (ACC) Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™) Indicator On models with the ACC system. You will also see a ''CHECK CMBS RADAR SENSOR'' message on the multi-information display...
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For more information, see page 482). Blind Spot Information System (BSI) Indicator On models with blind spot information system (BSI) This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you begin driving again. When this indicator is on, the ...
For more information, see page 482). Blind Spot Information System (BSI) Indicator On models with blind spot information system (BSI) This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you begin driving again. When this indicator is on, the ...
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... normal operation, the pointer should rise to about the middle of fuel could cause the engine to the upper zone. Running out of the gauge. model is shown. 78
... normal operation, the pointer should rise to about the middle of fuel could cause the engine to the upper zone. Running out of the gauge. model is shown. 78
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ODOMETER The odometer shows the total distance your vehicle has been driven. It measures miles in Canadian models. This meter shows the number of miles (U.S.) or kilometers (Canada) driven since you can keep track of miles or kilometers indicated. There are...territorial regulations to disconnect, reset, or alter the odometer with the intent to ''trip meter/ odometer'' ''outside temperature/ odometer'' and ''engine oil life/ odometer''. models and kilometers in U.S. Each trip meter works independently, so you last reset it , and then press and hold the SEL/RESET button until the number...
ODOMETER The odometer shows the total distance your vehicle has been driven. It measures miles in Canadian models. This meter shows the number of miles (U.S.) or kilometers (Canada) driven since you can keep track of miles or kilometers indicated. There are...territorial regulations to disconnect, reset, or alter the odometer with the intent to ''trip meter/ odometer'' ''outside temperature/ odometer'' and ''engine oil life/ odometer''. models and kilometers in U.S. Each trip meter works independently, so you last reset it , and then press and hold the SEL/RESET button until the number...
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..., therefore it may take several minutes until the proper temperature is displayed. CANADA The temperature sensor is in Canadian models. 82 When you start your vehicle speed is under 19 mph (30 km/h). models, and Celsius temperature in the front bumper. Multi-Information Display When you reset Trip A, average fuel economy A is...
..., therefore it may take several minutes until the proper temperature is displayed. CANADA The temperature sensor is in Canadian models. 82 When you start your vehicle speed is under 19 mph (30 km/h). models, and Celsius temperature in the front bumper. Multi-Information Display When you reset Trip A, average fuel economy A is...
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... make phone calls from your cell phone through your vehicle's Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (HFL) system without touching your vehicle's average fuel economy in mpg (U.S. models) or liter/100 km (Canadian models) since you last reset the Trip A or Trip B.
... make phone calls from your cell phone through your vehicle's Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (HFL) system without touching your vehicle's average fuel economy in mpg (U.S. models) or liter/100 km (Canadian models) since you last reset the Trip A or Trip B.
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...) position, ELAPSED TIME is estimated from the fuel economy you received over the last several miles (U.S.) or kilometers (Canada), so it . models or kilometers per hour (mph) for Canadian models. This shows the time passed traveled since you last reset it will vary with changes in speed, traffic, etc. Multi-Information Display...
...) position, ELAPSED TIME is estimated from the fuel economy you received over the last several miles (U.S.) or kilometers (Canada), so it . models or kilometers per hour (mph) for Canadian models. This shows the time passed traveled since you last reset it will vary with changes in speed, traffic, etc. Multi-Information Display...
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... when the key is removed. FUEL RESET with REFUEL ADJUST ALARM VOLUME ELAPSED TIME RESET Changes the outside mirror positions to a stored setting. models ᤳ3: Default setting for Canadian models Changes the interior light sensitivity to your current trip. 104 AUTO INTERIOR ILLUMINATION POSITION SETUP (P. 107) MEMORY POSITION LINK AUTO TILT & TELESCOPE...
... when the key is removed. FUEL RESET with REFUEL ADJUST ALARM VOLUME ELAPSED TIME RESET Changes the outside mirror positions to a stored setting. models ᤳ3: Default setting for Canadian models Changes the interior light sensitivity to your current trip. 104 AUTO INTERIOR ILLUMINATION POSITION SETUP (P. 107) MEMORY POSITION LINK AUTO TILT & TELESCOPE...
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... the desired value. Display U.S. Adjust the outside temperature value by pressing the INFO ( / ) button repeatedly. models U.S. Press the SEL/RESET button to ''ADJUST OUTSIDE TEMP. DISPLAY'' and repeat the procedure again. models Instruments and Controls Canadian models Canadian models If you sometimes find that the temperature reading is successfully completed, the display changes as...
... the desired value. Display U.S. Adjust the outside temperature value by pressing the INFO ( / ) button repeatedly. models U.S. Press the SEL/RESET button to ''ADJUST OUTSIDE TEMP. DISPLAY'' and repeat the procedure again. models Instruments and Controls Canadian models Canadian models If you sometimes find that the temperature reading is successfully completed, the display changes as...
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... time you turn on and to use the same fluid reservoir as the windshield washers. CONTINUED 127 Windshield Wipers and Washers Headlight Washers (On Canadian models) The headlight washers use this button. The headlights must be operated at any time by pressing the headlight washer button located next to turn the...
... time you turn on and to use the same fluid reservoir as the windshield washers. CONTINUED 127 Windshield Wipers and Washers Headlight Washers (On Canadian models) The headlight washers use this button. The headlights must be operated at any time by pressing the headlight washer button located next to turn the...