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Acura 2008 MDX Owner's Manual

Acura 2008 MDX Owner's Manual (490 pages)

Brand: Acura | Category: Automobile | Size: 10 MB

Table of Contents

Important Handling Information
6
Table of Contents
7
Your Vehicle at a Glance
9
Driver and Passenger Safety
11
Important Safety Precautions
12
Your Vehicle Ssafety Features
13
Seat Belts
14
Airbags
15
Protecting Adults and Teens
17
Close and Lock the Doors
17
Adjust the Front Seats
18
Adjust the Seat-Backs
19
Adjust the Head Restraints
20
Fasten and Position the Seat Belts
21
Maintain a Proper Sitting Position
23
Advice for Pregnant Women
24
Additional Safety Precautions
25
Additional Information about Your Seat Belts
26
Seat Belt System Components
26
Lap/Shoulder Belt
27
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners
28
Seat Belt Maintenance
29
Additional Information about Your Airbags
30
Airbag System Components
30
How Your Front Airbags Work
33
How Your Side Airbags Work
36
How Your Side Curtain Airbags Work
38
How the SRS Indicator Works
39
How the Side Airbag off Indicator Works
39
How the Passenger Airbag off Indicator Works
40
Airbag Service
41
Additional Safety Precautions
41
Protecting Children General Guidelines
43
All Children Must be Restrained
43
All Children Should Sit in a Back Seat
44
The Passenger's Front Airbag
44
Can Pose Serious Risks
44
If You Must Drive with Several Children
46
If a Child Requires Close Attention
46
Additional Safety Precautions
47
Protecting Infants and Small Children
48
Protecting Infants
48
Protecting Small Children
49
Selecting a Child Seat
51
Installing a Child Seat
52
With LATCH
53
With a Tether
57
Protecting Larger Children
60
Checking Seat Belt Fit
60
Using a Booster Seat
61
When Can a Child Sit in Front
62
Additional Safety Precautions
63
Carbon Monoxide Hazard
64
Safety Labels
65
Instruments and Controls
67
Control Locations
68
Instrument Panel
69
Instrument Panel Indicators
70
Gauges
78
Multi-Information Display
79
Controls Near the Steering Wheel
121
Windshield Wipers and Washers
122
Rear Window Wiper and Washer
123
Turn Signal and Headlights
124
Hazard Warning Button
128
Rear Window Defogger
128
Instrument Panel Brightness
129
Steering Wheel Adjustments
130
Keys and Locks
132
Immobilizer System
134
Ignition Switch
135
Door Locks
136
Childproof Door Locks
137
Tailgate
137
Power Tailgate
138
Remote Transmitter
141
Seats
146
Detachable Anchor
152
Seat Heaters
154
Power Windows
155
Moonroof
158
Parking Brake
159
Mirrors
160
Driving Position Memory System
163
Interior Lights
165
Interior Convenience Items
168
Beverage Holders
169
Console Compartment
170
Storage Compartment
170
Glove Box
170
Sunglasses Holder
171
Cargo Hooks
171
Sun Visor
172
Vanity Mirror
172
Accessory Power Sockets
172
AC Power Outlet
173
Features
175
Climate Control System
176
Rear Climate Controls
181
Audio System
186
Playing the AM/FM Radio
187
(Models Without Navigation System)
187
Playing the XM Satellite Radio
191
Playing Discs
196
Disc Changer Error Messages
205
Audio System (Models with Navigation System)
206
Playing the AM/FM Radio
207
AM/FM Radio Reception
211
Playing the XM Satellite Radio
216
Playing Discs
224
Disc Changer Error Messages
234
Protecting Your Discs
235
Auxiliary Input Jack
238
Remote Audio Controls
239
Radio Theft Protection
241
Setting the Clock and Calendar
242
Rear Entertainment System
243
Security System
275
Cruise Control
276
Compass
279
Homelink Universal Transceiver
282
Bluetooth Handsfreelink
286
Rearview Camera and Monitor
326
Before Driving
327
Break-In Period
328
Fuel Recommendation
328
Service Station Procedures
329
Refueling
329
Tighten Fuel Cap Message
330
Opening and Closing the Hood
331
Oil Check
332
Engine Coolant Check
332
Fuel Economy
333
Accessories and Modifications
336
Carrying Cargo
338
Driving
343
Driving Guidelines
344
Preparing to Drive
344
Starting the Engine
345
Check Starting System Message
346
Automatic Transmission
347
Super Handling-All Wheel Drive
354
(SH-AWD ® ) System
354
Parking
356
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
357
Braking System
362
Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)
363
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) System
365
Active Damper System
367
Towing a Trailer
369
Trailer Stability Assist
381
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines
383
Maintenance
387
Maintenance Safety
388
Maintenance Minder
389
Fluid Locations
397
Engine Compartment Cover
398
Adding Engine Oil
399
Changing the Engine Oil and Filter
400
Engine Coolant
402
Windshield Washers
404
Automatic Transmission Fluid
405
Brake Fluid
407
Power Steering Fluid
408
Timing Belt
408
Lights
409
Dust and Pollen Filter
415
Cleaning the Seat Belts
415
Floor Mats
416
Wiper Blades
417
Tires
421
Checking the Battery
427
Vehicle Storage
428
Taking Care of the Unexpected
429
Compact Spare Tire
430
Changing a Flat Tire
431
If the Engine Won't Start
437
Jump Starting
438
If the Engine Overheats
440
Low Oil Pressure Indicator
442
Charging System Indicator
442
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
443
Brake System Indicator
444
Fuses
445
Fuse Locations
449
Primary Under-Hood Fuse Box
449
Secondary Under-Hood/Rear Fuse Box
450
Interior Fuse Box
451
Opening the Fuel Fill Door Manually
452
Emergency Towing
452
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck
453
In Sand/Mud/Snow
453
Technical Information
455
Identification Numbers
456
Specifications
458
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)
460
Tire Labeling
462
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Required Federal Explanation
464
Emissions Controls
466
Three Way Catalytic Converter
468
Emissions Testing
469
Client Service Information
472
Warranty Coverages
473
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Vehicles)
474
Authorized Manuals (U.S. Only)
475
Authorized Manuals
475
Index
477
Service Information Summary
490

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Acura 2008 MDX Owner's Manual

Acura 2008 MDX Owner's Manual (489 pages)

Brand: Acura | Category: Automobile | Size: 8 MB

Table of Contents

A few Words about Safety
3
Important Handling Information
4
X31-Stx-6102
5
Your Vehicle at a Glance
7
Table of Contents
9
Important Safety Precautions
10
Your Vehicle Ssafety Features
11
Seat Belts
12
Airbags
13
Protecting Adults and Teens
15
Close and Lock the Doors
15
Adjust the Front Seats
16
Adjust the Seat-Backs
17
Adjust the Head Restraints
18
Fasten and Position the Seat Belts
19
Maintain a Proper Sitting Position
21
Advice for Pregnant Women
22
Additional Safety Precautions
23
Additional Information about Your Seat Belts
24
Seat Belt System Components
24
Lap/Shoulder Belt
25
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners
26
Seat Belt Maintenance
27
Additional Information about Your Airbags
28
Airbag System Components
28
How Your Front Airbags Work
31
Weights
33
How Your Side Airbags Work
34
How Your Side Curtain Airbags Work
36
How the SRS Indicator Works
37
How the Side Airbag off Indicator Works
37
How the Passenger Airbag off Indicator Works
38
Airbag Service
39
Additional Safety Precautions
39
Protecting Children General Guidelines
41
All Children Must be Restrained
41
All Children Should Sit in a Back Seat
42
The Passenger's Front Airbag
42
Can Pose Serious Risks
42
If You Must Drive with Several Children
44
If a Child Requires Close Attention
44
Additional Safety Precautions
45
Protecting Infants and Small Children
46
Protecting Infants
46
Protecting Small Children
47
Selecting a Child Seat
49
Installing a Child Seat
50
With LATCH
51
With a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt
54
With a Tether
55
Protecting Larger Children
58
Checking Seat Belt Fit
58
Using a Booster Seat
59
When Can a Child Sit in Front
60
Additional Safety Precautions
61
Carbon Monoxide Hazard
62
Safety Labels
63
Control Locations
66
Instrument Panel
67
Instrument Panel Indicators
68
Controls Near the Steering Wheel
119
Windshield Wipers and Washers
120
Instrument Panel Brightness
127
Steering Wheel Adjustments
128
Keys and Locks
130
Immobilizer System
132
Ignition Switch
133
Door Locks
134
Remote Transmitter
140
Seat Heaters
152
Power Windows
154
Driving Position Memory System
161
Interior Lights
163
Interior Convenience Items
167
Climate Control System
174
Air Conditioning
174
Climate Control System
175
Rear Climate Controls
179
Audio System
184
Playing the AM/FM Radio (Models Without Navigation System)
185
Playing the XM Satellite Radio
189
Playing Discs
194
Disc Changer Error Messages
203
Audio System (Models with Navigation System)
204
Playing the AM/FM Radio
205
AM/FM Radio Reception
209
Playing the XM Satellite Radio
214
Playing Discs
222
Disc Changer Error Messages
232
Protecting Your Discs
233
Auxiliary Input Jack
236
Remote Audio Controls
237
Radio Theft Protection
239
Setting the Clock and Calendar
240
Rear Entertainment System
241
Security System
273
Cruise Control
274
Compass
277
Features
280
Homelink Universal Transceiver
280
Bluetooth Handsfreelink
284
Acuralink
312
Rearview Camera and Monitor
324
Before Driving
325
Break-In Period
326
Fuel Recommendation
326
Service Station Procedures
327
Refueling
327
Tighten Fuel Cap Message
328
Opening and Closing the Hood
329
Oil Check
330
Engine Coolant Check
330
Fuel Economy
331
In (4,844 MM)
332
Accessories and Modifications
334
Carrying Cargo
336
Lbs (4,560 Kg)
337
Driving Guidelines
342
Preparing to Drive
342
Starting the Engine
343
Check Starting System Message
344
Automatic Transmission
345
Engine
351
Super Handling-All Wheel Drive
352
(SH-AWD ® ) System
352
Parking
354
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
355
Braking System
360
Change
360
Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)
361
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) System
363
Active Damper System
365
Towing a Trailer
367
Trailer Stability Assist
379
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines
381
Maintenance Safety
386
Maintenance Minder
387
Fluid Locations
395
Engine Oil
395
Engine Compartment Cover
396
Adding Engine Oil
397
Changing the Engine Oil and Filter
398
Change
398
Engine Coolant
400
Windshield Washers
402
Automatic Transmission Fluid
403
Brake Fluid
405
Power Steering Fluid
406
Timing Belt
406
Lights
407
Dust and Pollen Filter
413
Cleaning the Seat Belts
413
Floor Mats
414
Wiper Blades
415
Tires
419
Checking the Battery
425
Vehicle Storage
426
Taking Care of the Unexpected
427
Compact Spare Tire
428
Changing a Flat Tire
429
If the Engine Won't Start
435
Jump Starting
436
If the Engine Overheats
438
Low Oil Pressure Indicator
440
Charging System Indicator
440
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
441
Brake System Indicator
442
Fuses
443
Fuse Locations
447
Opening the Fuel Fill Door Manually
450
Emergency Towing
450
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck
451
Technical Information
453
Identification Numbers
454
Specifications
456
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)
458
Tire Labeling
460
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
462
Required Federal
462
Emissions Controls
464
Three Way Catalytic Converter
466
Emissions Testing
467
Client Service Information
470
Warranty Coverages
471
Authorized Manuals
473
US Qt (4.3 )
488
US Qt (2.5 )
488
US Gal (79.5 )
488
Service Information Summary
488

Acura 2008 MDX Navigation Manual

Acura 2008 MDX Navigation Manual (171 pages)

Honda 2008 MDX

Brand: Acura | Category: Car Navigation system | Size: 6 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
1
Introduction

4
- Manual Overview
  4
- System Overview
  4
- Accessories Precautions
  5
- Important Safety Information
  5
- Map Overview
  6
  - Current Street
    6
  - Verified/Unverified Street
    6
User Agreement

8
- 2008 MDX
  9
Getting Started

10
- System Controls
  10
- Lower Display
  12
- Voice Control Basics
  13
  - Using the Voice Control System
    14
  - Improving Voice Recognition
    14
- Selecting an Item (Button) on the Screen
  15
- Selecting an Item in a List
  15
- Entering Information
  16
- System Start-Up
  17
- Bluetooth® Handsfreelink
  18
- Remote Keyless Entry Setting
  18
- Map Screen Legend
  20
- Map Screen Description
  21
  - Zoom In/Out
    21
  - Map Scrolling
    21
- Displaying Current Location
  21
- Traffic Display Legend
  22
- Real Time Traffic Display
  23
  - Viewing Flow Data
    23
  - Viewing Incident Reports
    24
- System Function Diagram
  26
Entering a Destination

27
- By Address
  28
  - Selecting the State or Province
    28
  - Selecting the City
    28
  - Selecting the Street
    30
  - Entering the Street Number
    32
- By Address Book
  32
  - Adding Addresses to the Personal Address Book
    33
- By Places
  33
- By Intersection
  39
  - Selecting the State or Province
    39
  - Selecting the City
    40
  - Selecting the Street
    41
- By Previous Destinations
  44
- By Map Input
  45
- By Today's Destinations
  47
  - Editing Today's Destination List
    48
  - Adding Destinations to the List
    48
- By Go Home
  49
Driving to Your Destination

50
- Calculate Route to Screen
  50
  - Changing the Routing Method
    51
  - Viewing the Routes
    51
  - Viewing the Destination Map
    53
- Map Screen
  53
  - Route Line
    53
  - Map Screen Legend
    54
- Guidance Screen
  55
  - Guidance Screen Legend
    55
- Distance and Time to Destination
  56
- Map Menu
  56
  - Voice Guidance Prompts
    57
- Direction List
  58
  - Exit Info
    58
  - (Freeway Exit Information)
    58
- Split Screen Guidance
  59
- Map Scale
  60
- Map Orientation
  61
- Destination Icon
  61
- Landmark and Incident Icons
  62
  - One-Way Traffic Icon
    62
  - Showing Icons on the Map
    65
  - Icon Options
    65
- Going off the Route
  67
  - Off-Road Tracking
    67
- Viewing/Saving the Current Location
  68
- Pop-Ups and Disclaimers
  69
- Changing the Route
  70
  - Change Route by Screen
    70
  - Cancel Current Route
    70
  - Change Routing Method
    70
  - Detour
    70
  - Avoid Streets
    71
  - Search Waypoint on Route
    71
  - Back to Current Route
    72
- Changing Your Destination
  73
- Continue Trip Screen
  74
- Acuralink Messages
  75
Information Features

76
- Information Screen
  76
- Messages
  76
- Voice Command Help
  76
- Cellular Phonebook
  77
- Map Legend
  77
- Calendar
  78
  - Entering Your Schedule
    78
- Key to Zagat Ratings
  79
- Calculator
  80
  - Unit Conversion
    81
- Roadside Assistance
  81
System Set-Up

82
- Setup Mode
  82
- Setup Screen (First)
  82
  - Brightness
    82
  - Contrast
    83
  - Black Level
    83
  - Volume
    83
  - Interface Dial Feedback
    83
  - Guidance Prompts
    83
- Setup Screen (Second)
  84
- Personal Information
  84
  - Address Book
    85
  - Edit/Delete an Address
    88
  - Home Address
    88
  - PIN Number
    88
  - Previous Destinations
    89
- Basic Settings
  90
  - Units (Mile or Km)
    90
  - Voice Recognition Feedback
    90
- Routing & Guidance
  91
  - Rerouting
    91
  - Unverified Area Routing
    92
  - Edit Avoid Area
    96
  - Edit Waypoint Search Area
    98
  - Guidance Mode
    99
- Clock Adjustment
  99
  - Auto Daylight
    100
  - Auto Time Zone
    100
  - Daylight Savings Time (DST) Selection (Change DST Schedule)
    101
  - Time Adjustment
    101
- Vehicle
  101
- Off-Road Tracking
  101
  - Correct Vehicle Position
    102
- Color
  103
  - Map Color
    103
  - Menu Color
    104
  - Switching Display Mode
    104
- Acuralink/Messages
  107
- System Information
  107
- Rear View Camera
  107
  - Rear View Camera Brightness Adjustment
    108
System Initialization

109
- Entering the Security Code
  109
- GPS Initialization
  110
- Map Matching
  110
System Limitations

111
Database Limitations

113
Client Assistance

115
- Reporting Errors
  115
- Acura Automobile Client Services
  115
- Visiting Your Dealer
  116
- Obtaining a Navigation Update DVD
  117
- Changing the DVD
  117
- PC Card
  118
Coverage Areas

119
- Map Coverage
  119
  - U.S. Detailed Coverage Areas
    119
  - Canada Detailed Coverage Areas
    124
- Operation in Alaska and Hawaii
  131
  - Alaska
    131
  - Hawaii
    131
  - Information Screen Differences
    132
  - Shipping a Vehicle to or from Hawaii
    133
Frequently Asked Questions

134
Troubleshooting

142
Glossary

143
Voice Command Index

146
- Global Commands
  146
- Navigation General Commands
  146
- Navigation Display Commands
  147
- Find Place Commands
  148
- Climate Control Commands
  149
- Temperature Voice Commands
  150
- Radio Voice Commands
  151
- CD Voice Commands
  151
- DVD Voice Commands (for 6 Disc Changer)
  152
- MP3/WMA Voice Commands (for 6 Disc Changer)
  152
- Single CD Voice Commands (for DVD Player)
  153
- Single DVD Voice Commands (for DVD Player)
  154
- Single MP3/WMA Voice Commands (for DVD Player)
  155
- Rear Radio Voice Commands
  156
- Rear CD Voice Commands (for 6 Disc Changer)
  156
- Rear DVD Voice Commands (for 6 Disc Changer)
  157
- Rear MP3/WMA Voice Commands (for 6 Disc Changer)
  157
- Rear Single CD Voice Commands (for DVD Player)
  158
- Rear Single DVD Voice Commands (for DVD Player)
  159
- Rear Single MP3/WMA Voice Commands (for DVD Player)
  159
- Information Screen Voice Commands
  160
- Setup Screen (First) Commands
  161
- On-Screen Commands
  161
  - On-Screen Spelling Assist
    162
Index

166

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