2006 MDX Online Reference Owner's Manual Contents

2006 MDX Online Reference Owner's Manual

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Contents

Owner's Identification Form

Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................... i

A Few Words About Safety .......................................................................................................................... ii

Your Vehicle at a Glance ...............................................................................................................................4 Driver and Passenger Safety .......................................................................................................................7 Proper use and care of your vehicle's seat belts, and Supplemental Restraint System.

Instruments and Controls...........................................................................................................................57 Instrument panel indicator and gauge, and how to use dashboard and steering column controls.

Comfort and Convenience Features.......................................................................................................105 How to operate the climate control system, the audio system, and other convenience features.

Before Driving .............................................................................................................................................187 What gasoline to use, how to break-in your new vehicle, and how to load luggage and other cargo.

Driving ...........................................................................................................................................................199 The proper way to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, plus towing a trailer.

Maintenance .................................................................................................................................................227 The Maintenance Schedule shows you when you need to take your vehicle to the dealer.

Taking Care of the Unexpected...............................................................................................................259 This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and how to handle them.

Technical Information...............................................................................................................................281 ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information.

Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada) ..................................................................... 295 A summary of the warranties covering your new Honda, and how to contact us.

Authorized Manuals (U.S. only)..............................................................................................................299 How to order manuals and other technical literature.

Index ................................................................................................................................................................. I

Service Information Summary A summary of information you need when you pull up to the fuel pump.

Owner's Identification

OWNER

ADDRESS

STREET

CITY

V. I. N. DELIVERY DATE

DEALER NAME ADDRESS

STATE/PROVINCE

ZIP CODE/ POSTAL CODE

(Date sold to original retail purchaser)

DEALER NO.

STREET

CITY

OWNER'S SIGNATURE DEALER'S SIGNATURE

STATE/PROVINCE

ZIP CODE/ POSTAL CODE

This owner's manual should be considered a permanent part of the vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is sold.

This Owner's Manual covers all models of the MDX. You may find descriptions of equipment and features that are not on your particular model.

The information and specifications included in this publication were in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd. reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications or design at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation whatsoever.

POUR CLIENTS CANADIEN AVIS IMPORTANT: Si vous avez besoin d'un Manuel du Conducteur en fran?ais, veuillez demander ? votre concessionnaire de commander le num?ro de pi?ce 33S3V850

Introduction

Congratulations! Your selection of a 2006 Acura MDX was a wise investment. It will give you years of driving pleasure.

One of the best ways to enhance the enjoyment of your new Acura is to read this manual. In it, you will learn how to operate its driving controls and convenience items. Afterwards, keep this owner's manual in your vehicle so you can refer to it at any time.

Several warranties protect your new vehicle. Read the warranty booklet thoroughly so you understand the coverages and are aware of your rights and responsibilities.

Maintaining your vehicle according to the schedules given in this manual helps to keep your driving trouble-free while it preserves your investment. When your vehicle needs maintenance, keep in mind that your Acura dealer's staff is specially trained in servicing the many systems unique to your Acura. Your Acura dealer is dedicated to your satisfaction and will be pleased to answer any questions and concerns.

As you read this manual, you will

find information that is preceded by

a

symbol. This

information is intended to help you

avoid damage to your vehicle, other

property, or the environment.

California Proposition 65 Warning

WARNING: This product contains or emits chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Event Data Recorders

This vehicle is equipped with one or more recording devices commonly referred to as ``event data recorders'' or ``sensing and diagnostic modules.''

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A Few Words About Safety

Your safety, and the safety of others, is very important. And operating this vehicle safely is an important responsibility.

To help you make informed decisions about safety, we have provided operating procedures and other information on labels and in this manual. This information alerts you to potential hazards that could hurt you or others.

Of course, it is not practical or possible to warn you about all the hazards associated with operating or maintaining your vehicle. You must use your own good judgement.

You will find this important safety information in a variety of forms, including:

Safety Labels on the vehicle. Safety Messages preceded by a safety alert symbol and one of

three signal words: DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION. These signal words mean:

You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don't follow instructions.

You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don't follow instructions.

You CAN be HURT if you don't follow instructions.

Safety Headings such as Important Safety Reminders or Important Safety Precautions.

Safety Section such as Driver and Passenger Safety. Instructions how to use this vehicle correctly and safely.

This entire book is filled with important safety information please read it carefully.

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Important Handling Information

Your MDX has higher ground clearance than a passenger vehicle designed for use only on pavement. Higher ground clearance has many advantages for off-highway driving. It allows you to travel over bumps, obstacles, and rough terrain. It also provides good visibility so you can anticipate problems earlier. These advantages come at some cost. Because your vehicle is taller and rides higher off the ground, it has a high center of gravity. This means your vehicle can tip or roll over if you make abrupt turns. Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles. In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt. As a reminder, make sure you and your passengers always wear seat belts. For information on how to reduce the risk of rollover, read ``Driving Guidelines'' on page 200 of this manual and the Off-Highway Driving Guidelines section on page 224 . Failure to operate your vehicle correctly might result in loss of control or an accident.

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Your Vehicle at a Glance

INSTRUMENT PANEL (P.59) GAUGES (P.68)

MOONROOF (P.93)

POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCHES (P.82)

MIRROR CONTROLS (P.96)

CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (P.106)

AUDIO SYSTEM (P.112)

GLOVE BOX (P.102)

POWER WINDOW

SWITCHES (P.92)

HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P.190)

FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE (P.189)

PARKING BRAKE PEDAL (P.94)

REAR A/C CONTROL (P.111)

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ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET (P.104)

Your Vehicle at a Glance

Your Vehicle at a Glance

HEADLIGHTS/ TURN SIGNALS (P.74)

INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS (P.76)

VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST SYSTEM OFF SWITCH (P.214)

CRUISE CONTROL (P.146)

VTM-4 LOCK (P.206)

PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR (P.33)

REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER (P.77)

HAZARD WARNING BUTTON (P.76)

FOG LIGHTS (P.77)

REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS (P.130)

HORN

STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT (P.78)

CRUISE CONTROL (P.146)

WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS (P.71)

: To use the horn, press the pad around the ``A'' logo. 5

Driver and Passenger Safety

Driver and Passenger Safety

This section gives you important information about how to protect yourself and your passengers. It shows you how to use seat belts properly. It explains how your airbags work, and it tells you how to properly restrain infants and children in your vehicle.

Important Safety Precautions .......... 8 Your Vehicle's Safety Features........ 9 Protecting Adults and Teens.......... 13

1. Close and Lock the Doors ...... 13 2. Adjust the Front Seats ............ 13 3. Adjust the Seat-Backs ............. 14 4. Adjust the Head Restraints .... 15 5. Fasten and Position the Seat

Belts ...................................... 16 6. Maintain a Proper Sitting

Position ................................. 18 Advice for Pregnant Women...... 18 Additional Safety Precautions.... 19

Additional Information About Your Seat Belts.................................. 21

Seat Belt System Components... 21 Lap/Shoulder Belt....................... 21 Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners........ 22 Seat Belt Maintenance ................ 23 Additional Information About Your

Airbags...................................... 24 Airbag System Components....... 24 How Your Front Airbags Work......... 26 Advanced Airbag ......................... 28 How Your Side Airbags Work.... 29 How Your Side Curtain Airbag

Work.......................................... 31 How the SRS Indicator Light

Works........................................ 32 How The Side Airbag Off

Indicator Works....................... 32 How the Passenger Airbag

Off Indicator Works ................ 33 Airbag Service.............................. 33 Additional Safety Precautions.... 34 Protecting Children General

Guidelines................................. 35 All Children Must Be

Restrained ................................ 35

All Children Should Sit in a Back Seat ............................................ 36

The Passenger's Front Airbag Can Pose Serious Risks .......... 36

If You Must Drive with Several Children .................................... 38

If a Child Requires Close Attention ................................... 38

Additional Safety Precautions.... 38 Protecting infants and

Small Children.......................... 40 Protecting Infants........................ 40 Protecting Small Children .......... 41 Selecting a Child Seat...................... 43 Installing a Child Seat ..................... 44 With LATCH ................................ 45 With a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt.. 47 With a Tether............................... 48 Protecting Larger Children ............ 50 Checking Seat Belt Fit .................... 51 Using a Booster Seat ....................... 51 When Can a Child Sit in Front ....... 52 Additional Safety Precautions........ 53 Carbon Monoxide Hazard .............. 54 Safety Labels .................................... 55

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