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[Pages:125]Introduction

Congratulations! Your selection of a 2001 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 Acura. 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.

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.

As you read this manual, you will

find information that is preceded by

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symbol. This

information is intended to help you

avoid damage to your Acura, other

property, or the environment.

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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 page208 of this manual and the Off-Highway Guidelines section on page 240 . Failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of control or an accident.

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Contents

Turn to the beginning of each section for a complete list of subjects.

Your Vehicle at a Glance........... 2

Driver and Passenger Safety..... 5 Important information about the proper use and care of your vehicle's seat belts, an overview of the Supplemental Restraint System, and valuable information on how to protect children with child restraints.

Instruments and Controls ...... 57 Explains the purpose of each instrument panel indicator and gauge, and how to use the controls on the dashboard and steering column.

Comfort and Convenience Features............................. 141

How to operate the heating and air conditioning system, and the audio system.

Before Driving .................... 193 What gasoline to use, how to break-in your new vehicle, and

how to load luggage and other cargo.

Driving ............................... 207 The proper way to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park; plus what you need to know if you're planning to tow a trailer.

Maintenance ....................... 247 The Maintenance Schedule shows you when you need to take your vehicle to the dealer. There is also a list of things to check and instructions on how to check them.

Appearance Care ................. 305 Tips on cleaning and protecting your vehicle. Also some things to look for if your vehicle ever needs body repairs.

Taking Care of the Unexpected ........................ 313

This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and details how to

handle them.

Technical Information.......... 339 ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information.

Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada only)......... 353

A summary of the warranties covering your new Acura, and how to contact us for any reason. Refer to your warranty manual for detailed information.

Authorized Manuals (U.S. only) .......................... 358

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.

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Your Vehicle at a Glance

INDICATOR LIGHTS (P.59) GAUGES (P.65)

POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCHES (P.83)

MIRROR CONTROLS (P.111)

SHIFT LEVER (P.212)

CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (P.142)

AUDIO SYSTEM (P.153, 171)

GLOVE BOX (P.90)

POWER WINDOW

SWITCHES (P.106)

HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P.196)

FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE (P.195)

PARKING BRAKE PEDAL (P.112)

REAR A/C CONTROL (P.150)

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ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET (P.121)

Your Vehicle at a Glance

HEADLIGHTS/ TURN SIGNALS (P.70/72)

INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS (P.71)

MOONROOF SWITCH (P.109)

CRUISE CONTROL (P.77)

VTM-4 LOCK (P.217)

REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER (P.75)

HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS (P.74)

LIGHT CONTROL SWITCH (P.123)

FOG LIGHTS (P.75)

REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS (P.189)

HORN

STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT (P.76)

CRUISE CONTROL (P.77)

WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS (P.72/74)

: To use the horn, press the pad around the ``A'' logo. 3

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