2008 Acura MDX Owners Manual

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.......................................... ................................ .................................... ................................ ........................................... ............................. . 394 . 440 . 403 . 383 . 402 . 418 . 411 Replacing Seat Belts After a Crash Reserve Tank, Engine Coolant Restraint, Child Reverse Gear Position Rotation, Tire ............................................ ... ............................... .................. ................................ . 23 . 326 . 37 . 342 . 418 Safety Belts Safety Defects, Reporting .................................. ......... . 8, 20 . 468 ＊ Safety Features ................................. ........................................... .................................. .......................... Airbags Door Locks Head Restraints Seat Belts Seats & Seat-Backs ................................. ............... Safety Labels, Location of Safety Messages Satellite Radio, XM Seat Belts ............. .............................. ..................................... ............... . 7 . 9 . 11 . 14 . 8, 15 . 12, 13 . 59 . iii . 185, 210 . 8, 15 . 20 Additional Information Automatic Seat Belt ............... Tensioners ............................... ..................................... ...................... ................................ Cleaning Lap/Shoulder Belt Maintenance Reminder Light and . 22 . 409 . 21 . 23 Beeper ................................ System Components Use During Pregnancy Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt ................... ............... ... . 20, 64 . 20 . 18 . 15 CONTINUED VII 2008 MDX ０７／０７／０９　１０：２６：３６　３１ＳＴＸ６１０　０４８３ Index Seats Adjusting the Second Seat Folding the Second Seat Folding the Third Seat Head Restraints Heaters Position Memory Third Row Access ............................................... ....... .......... ............. ........................ ....................................... ...................... .................... ............................ . 140 . 144 . 144 . 145 . 141 . 148 . 157 . 145 . 269 Security System Sensors Driver’s Seat Position Sensor Front Passenger’s Weight .... . 29 Sensors ...................... Impact Sensors ..................................... . 29 . 25, 26 . 343 Sequential SportShift Mode . 450 Serial Number . 383 Service Intervals . 469 Service Manual Service Station Procedures . 323 SH-AWD® ....................................... 348 Indicator . 69 Torque Distribution Monitor . 348 ........ ............................... ........................... ........................... ......... ....................................... .. ＊ Shifting the Automatic Transmission Shift Lever Position Indicator Shift Lock Release ............................. ..... ........................ . 341 . 341 . 346 Side Airbags Off Indicator .................................... ................................ ...................... . 30 . 33 . 32 Side Curtain Airbags Side Marker Lights, Bulb Replacement in ......................... ............................... ..................................... . 404 . 67 . 419 . 180, 200 ........................ Signaling Turns Snow Tires Sound System Spare Tire Inflating Specifications .............................. Specifications Charts Speed Limiter Speed Control Speedometer SRS, Additional Information . 416, 424 . 453 ............................ . 452 .................... . 346 ................................ . 270 ................................ . 72 ................................... . 24 .......... Additional Safety Precautions . 35 ... . 24 Airbag System Components ...... Airbag Service ............................. . 35 How the SRS Indicator Works . 33 .. How Your Front Airbags Work . 27 ......................................... How Your Side Airbags Work . 30 ... How Your Side Curtain Airbags ......................................... Work SRS Indicator ............................. . 32 . 33, 66 .. START (Ignition Key Position) . 129 . 339 ....................... Starting the Engine ................... . 339 Auto Control Mode In Cold Weather at High Altitude .................................. ................ .............. ........ With a Dead Battery State Emissions Testing Steam Coming from Engine Steering Wheel . 340 . 432 . 460 . 434 ...................... ................................ ........... Adjustment Anti-theft Column Lock Buttons Position Memory . 124 . 129 . 233, 270, 281 . 157 Stereo Sound System . 180, 181, 200 ... . 164 Storage Compartment .................. .................... Storing Your Vehicle . 422 Sun Visor . 166 ........................................ Supplemental Restraint System ...................... Servicing SRS Indicator System Components ...................................... ......................... ................... .................................. . 35 . 33, 66 . 24 . 394 Synthetic Oil Tachometer ..................................... . 72 VIII 2008 MDX ０７／０７／０９　１０：２６：４１　３１ＳＴＸ６１０　０４８４ Index Tailgate Opening the Open Monitor Power . 131 .......................................... . 131 ............................... . 11 .............................. . 132 ......................................... Taillights, Changing Bulbs in ...... . 406 Taking Care of the Unexpected . 423 Technical Descriptions DOT Tire Quality Grading Emissions Control Systems Three Way Catalytic ...... ..... . 454 . 460 Converter . 461 ............................... . 72 ....................... Temperature Gauge . 179 ........ Temperature, Inside Sensor . 76 .................... Temperature, Outside . 22 ................... Tensioners, Seat Belts . 51 .............. Tether Anchorage Points Theft Protection, Radio ................ . 235 Three Way Catalytic Converter . 462 .. Tilt/Telescopic Steering Wheel . 124 .................................... . 402 Timing Belt . 420 Tire Chains .................................... . 425 Tire, How to Change a Flat ......... ................................. Tire Labeling . 456 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Low Tire Pressure ............ . 351, 458 Tires Indicator Tire Pressure Monitor ........................... ....... Air Pressure Checking Wear Compact Spare DOT Tire Quality Grading Inflation Inspection Maintenance Replacing Rotating Snow Specifications Tire Chains ............................................... .............................. ......................... .......................... ...... ...................................... .................................. .............................. ................................... ...................................... ........................................... ............................ ................................ ................... . 68, 351 . 77, 352 . 415 . 415 . 417 . 424 . 454 . 415 . 417 . 418 . 418 . 418 . 419 . 453 . 420 . 425 Tools, Tire Changing Torque Distribution Monitor (SH-AWD®) ................................ 348 Towing A Trailer Emergency Wrecker Equipment and Accessories Weight Limit ..................................... ................ .... ............................. . 363 . 446 . 368 . 364 Trailer Loading Trailer Stability Assist Trailer Towing Tips Trailer Stability Assist Transmission ......................... .............. ................. .................. . 364 . 376 . 372 . 375 Checking Fluid Level Fluid Selection Identification Number Shifting the Automatic ............... ........................... .............. ............. ..................................... ................................ ....................................... .................................... ................... Treadwear Trip Computer Trip Meter Turn Signals Tools, Tire Changing . 399 . 400 . 450 . 341 . 417 . 78 . 75 . 67 . 425 Unexpected, Taking Care of the Uniform Tire Quality Grading Unleaded Gasoline Used Oil, How to Dispose of .......................................... .... ........................ ....... . 423 . 454 . 322 . 395 CONTINUED IX 2008 MDX ０７／０７／０９　１０：２６：４６　３１ＳＴＸ６１０　０４８５ ＊ : U.S. only Index Vanity Mirror Vehicle Capacity Load Vehicle Dimensions Vehicle Identification Number Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) ................................ ................. ...................... .... . 166 . 333 . 452 . 450 System .................................... . 359 VSA System Indicator . 67, 81, 359 VSA Activation .. Indicator .................... VSA Off Switch ......................... ............................. ..................................... ................................................. .................................. Vehicle Storage Ventilation VIN Viscosity, Oil . 67, 81, 359 . 360 . 422 . 177 . 450 . 393 WARNING, Explanation of Warning Labels, Location of Warranty Coverages Washer, Windshield ............ ......... .................. . iii . 59 . 467 ＊ Checking the Fluid Level Level Indicator Operation ........ ............................ ................................... . 398 . 82 . 116 Wheels Adjusting the Steering Alignment and Balance Aluminum Alloy Wheels Cleaning Compact Spare Wrench, Nut ............. ............ .......... ..................................... .......................... .............................. . 124 . 418 . 421 . 421 . 424 . 427 Windows Auto Reverse Operating the Power Rear, Defogger ............................. ................ ......................... . 150 . 149 . 122 Windshield Cleaning Defroster Washers ..................................... ................................... ..................................... . 116 . 174 . 116 Wipers, Windshield Changing Blades Operation Rear Windshield Wiper and ....................... ................................... Washer Worn Tires Wrecker, Emergency Towing ................................... .................................... ..... . 411 . 116 . 117 . 417 . 446 XM Satellite Radio ................ . 185, 210 2008 MDX ０７／０７／０９　１０：２６：４８　３１ＳＴＸ６１０　０４８６ 2008 MDX ０７／０７／０９　１０：２６：５１　３１ＳＴＸ６１０　０４８７ 2008 MDX ０７／０７／０９　１０：２６：５３　３１ＳＴＸ６１０　０４８８ 2008 MDX ０７／０７／０９　１０：２７：０９　３１ＳＴＸ６１０　０４８９ Service Information Summary Gasoline: Premium unleaded gasoline, pump octane number of 91 or higher. Fuel Tank Capacity: 21.00 US gal (79.5 ) Recommended Engine Oil: API Premium grade 5W-20 detergent oil (see page 393 ). Oil change capacity (including filter): 4.5 US qt (4.3 ) Automatic Transmission Fluid: Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic Transmission Fluid) (see page 400 ). Rear Differential Fluid: Use Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic Transmission Fluid) only. Capacity: SH-AWD® differential case 2.6 US qt (2.5 ) Transfer Assembly Fluid: SAE 90 or SAE 80W-90 viscosity hypoid gear oil, API service classified GL4 or GL5 only. Power Steering Fluid: Honda Power Steering Fluid preferred, or another brand of power steering fluid as a temporary replacement. Do not use ATF (see page 402 ). Brake Fluid: Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary replacement (see page 401 ). Tire Pressure (measured cold): Front/Rear: 32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm ) Compact Spare Tire: 60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm ) 2008 MDX ０７／０７／０９　０９：２０：３３　３１ＳＴＸ６１０　０００１ Owner(cid:146)s Identification OWNER ADDRESS STREET CITY STATE/PROVINCE ZIP CODE/ POSTAL CODE V. I. N. DELIVERY DATE DEALER NAME ADDRESS (Date sold to original retail purchaser) DEALER NO. STREET CITY STATE/PROVINCE OWNER’S SIGNATURE DEALER’S SIGNATURE 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(cid:146)un Manuel du Conducteur en fran(cid:231)ais, veuillez demander (cid:224) votre concessionnaire de commander le numØro de piŁce 33STXC10 2008 MDX ０７／０７／０９　０９：２０：３８　３１ＳＴＸ６１０　０００２ Congratulations! Your selection of a 2008 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 vehicle 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 maintenance minder shown in the instrument panel helps to keep your driving trouble-free while it preserves your investment. When your vehicle needs maintenance, keep in mind that your dealer’s staff is specially trained in servicing the many systems unique to your vehicle. Your dealer is dedicated to your satisfaction and will be pleased to answer any questions and concerns. Introduction As you read this manual, you will find information that is preceded by information is intended to help you avoid damage to your vehicle, other property, or the environment. symbol. This 2008 MDX ０７／０７／０９　０９：２０：４２　３１ＳＴＸ６１０　０００３ Introduction California Proposition 65 Warning WARNING: defects or other reproductive harm. This product contains or emits chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth Event Data Recorders This vehicle is equipped with one or more devices commonly referred to as event data recorders. These devices record front seat belt use, front passenger seat occupancy, airbag deployment data, and the failure of any airbag system component. This data belongs to the vehicle owner and may not be accessed by anyone else except as legally required or with the permission of the vehicle owner. Service Diagnostic Recorders This vehicle is equipped with service-related devices that record information about powertrain performance. The data can be used to verify emissions law requirements and/or help technicians diagnose and solve service problems. It may also be combined with data from other sources for research purposes, but it remains confidential. ii 2008 MDX ０７／０７／０９　０９：２０：５２　３１ＳＴＸ６１０　０００４ 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 − Safety Messages on the vehicle. − three signal words: These signal words mean: preceded by a safety alert symbol DANGER WARNING , or CAUTION and one of 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 − Safety Precautions. such as Important Safety Reminders or Important Safety Section Instructions − such as Driver and Passenger Safety. − how to use this vehicle correctly and safely. This entire book is filled with important safety information carefully. − please read it iii 2008 MDX ０７／０７／０９　０９：２０：５７　３１ＳＴＸ６１０　０００５ 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 Off-HighwayDrivingGuidelines control or an accident. section on page 377 . Failure to operate your vehicle correctly might result in loss of 338 of this manual and the iv 2008 MDX 2008 MDX Online Reference Owner's Manual Contents Owner's Identification Form Introduction .......................................................................................................................................................... i A Few Words About Safety .............................................................................................................................. iii Important Handling Information .................................................................................................................... iv Your Vehicle at a Glance (main controls) .................................................................................................... 3 Driver and Passenger Safety (seat belts, SRS, and child protection) .................................................... 5 Instruments and Controls (indicators, gauges, multi-information display, dashboard, and steering column) ..... 61 Features (climate control,audio,rear entertainment,steering wheel,security,cruise control,and other convenience items) ......... 169 Before Driving (fuel, vehicle break- in, and cargo loading) ..................................................................... 321 Driving (engine and transmission operation) ................................................................................................ 337 Maintenance (minder, fluid checking, minor services, and vehicle storage)........................................... 381 Taking Care of the Unexpected (flat tire, dead battery, overheating, and fuses) ............................... 423 Technical Information (vehicle specifications, tires, and emissions controls) ....................................... 449 Warranty and Customer Relations (U. S. and Canada only) (warranty and contact information) ... 465 Authorized Manuals (U. S. only) (how to order) ......................................................................................... 469 Index ............................................................................................................................... ........................................ I Service Information Summary ( fluid capacities and tire pressures) 00X31-STX-6102 ０７／０７／０９　０９：２１：２３　３１ＳＴＸ６１０　０００７ Overview of Contents Contents A convenient reference to the sections in this manual. Your Vehicle at a Glance A quick reference to the main controls in your vehicle. Driver and Passenger Safety 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 Explains the purpose of each instrument panel indicator and gauge, and how to use the controls on the dashboard and steering column. Features How to operate the climate control system, the audio system, rear entertainment system, and other convenience features. Before Driving What gasoline to use, how to break- in your new vehicle, and how to load luggage and other cargo. Driving 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 The maintenance minder shows you when you need to take your vehicle to the dealer for maintenance service. There is also a list of things to check and instructions on how to check them. Technical Information ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information. Warranty and Client Relations (U.S. and Canada only) A summary of the warranties covering your new vehicle, and how to contact us for any reason. Refer to your warranty manual for detailed information. Authorized Manuals (U.S. only) How to order manuals and other technical literature. Index Taking Care of the Unexpected This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and details how to handle them. Service Information Summary A summary of the information you need when you pull up to the fuel pump. 2008 MDX ０７／０７／０９　０９：２１：３２　３１ＳＴＸ６１０　０００８ Your Vehicle at a Glance DRIVER’S FRONT AIRBAG(P.9, 27) DRIVING POSITION MEMORY SYSTEM (P.157) POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER SWITCH (P.130) PARKING BRAKE RELEASE HANDLE (P.153) POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P.149) FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE BUTTON (P.323) POWER TAILGATE BUTTON ＊ (P.132) INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS GAUGES (P.72) (P.63) HomeLink BUTTONS (P.276) MOONROOF SWITCH (P.152) MIRROR CONTROL AUTO BUTTON ＊ (P.154) PASSENGER’S FRONT AIRBAG (P.9, 27) CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (P.170) AUDIO SYSTEM (P.180) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (P.341) REAR CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (P.175) HOOD RELEASE (P.325) HANDLE PARKING BRAKE PEDAL (P.153) AUXILIARY INPUT JACKS ＊ (P.267) HEADPHONE CONNECTORS (P.268) ＊ ＊ If equipped CONTINUED 2008 MDX ０７／０７／０９　０９：２１：４１　３１ＳＴＸ６１０　０００９ Your Vehicle at a Glance HEADLIGHT WASHER SWITCH ＊ (P.117) HEADLIGHT/TURN SIGNAL/ FRONT FOG LIGHTS (P.118) STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS (P.233) WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS (P.116) VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST SYSTEM OFF SWITCH (P.360) MIRROR CONTROLS (P.155) DRIVING POSITION MEMORY SYSTEM (P.157) POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER SWITCH (P.130) PARKING BRAKE RELEASE HANDLE (P.153) POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P.149) FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE BUTTON (P.323) HORN ＊ POWER TAILGATE BUTTON (P.132) ＊ HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P.325) STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENTS (P.124) CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS (P.270) 1: 2: To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel. If equipped ＊＊ INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS (P.123) PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR (P.34) HAZARD WARNING BUTTON (P.122) REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER (P.122) ACCESSORY POWER SOCKETS (P.166) SEAT HEATER SWITCHES (P.148) ACTIVE DAMPER SYSTEM SWITCH ＊ (P.361) 2008 MDX ０７／０７／０９　０９：２１：４６　３１ＳＴＸ６１０　００１０ 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. It explains how your airbags work. And it tells you how to properly restrain infants and children in your vehicle. Seat Belts Airbags Protecting Adults and Teens Important Safety Precautions Your Vehicle’s Safety Features ......... ....... ....................................... ........................................... ......... 1. Close and Lock the Doors ..... 2. Adjust the Front Seats ........... 3. Adjust the Seat-Backs ............ 4. Adjust the Head Restraints ... 5. Fasten and Position the Seat ..................................... . 6 . 7 . 8 . 9 . 11 . 11 . 12 . 13 . 14 Belts . 15 6. Maintain a Proper Sitting Position . 17 . 18 Advice for Pregnant Women Additional Safety Precautions . 19 ................................ ..... ... Additional Information About Your Seat Belts ....................... . 20 .. Seat Belt System Components . 20 Lap/Shoulder Belt ...................... . 21 Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners Seat Belt Maintenance Additional Information About ............................... ............... . 22 . 23 Your Airbags ........................... ...... . 24 . 24 Airbag System Components How Your Front Airbags Work . 27 ......................................... How Your Side Airbags Work . 30 ... How Your Side Curtain Airbags ......................................... . 32 How the SRS Indicator Works . 33 .. How The Side Airbag Off Work Indicator Works ...................... . 33 How the Passenger Airbag Off Indicator Works . 34 Airbag Service . 35 Additional Safety Precautions . 35 ............... ............................. ... Protecting Children − General Guidelines ................................ . 37 All Children Must Be Restrained ............................... . 37 All Children Should Sit in a Back Seat ................................. The Passenger’s Front Airbag ......... If You Must Drive with Several ................................... Can Pose Serious Risks Children If a Child Requires Close . 38 . 38 . 40 Attention . 40 Additional Safety Precautions . 41 .................................. ... Protecting infants and Selecting a Child Seat Installing a Child Seat Small Children Protecting Infants Protecting Small Children ......................... . 42 ....................... . 42 ......... . 43 ..................... . 45 .................... . 46 ............................... With LATCH . 47 With a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt . 50 . 51 .............................. With a Tether . 54 ........... ............... . 54 Checking Seat Belt Fit . 55 .................. Using a Booster Seat When Can a Child Sit in Front .. . 56 Additional Safety Precautions . 57 ... . 58 ............. ................................... . 59 Carbon Monoxide Hazard Safety Labels Protecting Larger Children 2008 MDX ０７／０７／０９　０９：２１：５６　３１ＳＴＸ６１０　００１１ Important Safety Precautions You’ll find many safety recommendations throughout this section, and throughout this manual. The recommendations on this page are the ones we consider to be the most important. Always Wear Your Seat Belt A seat belt is your best protection in all types of collisions. Airbags are designed to supplement seat belts, not replace them. So even though your vehicle is equipped with airbags, make sure you and your passengers always wear your seat belts, and 15 wear them properly (see page ). Restrain All Children Children age 12 and under should ride properly restrained in a back seat, not the front seat. Infants and small children should be restrained in a child seat. Larger children should use a booster seat and a lap/ shoulder belt until they can use the belt properly without a booster seat (see pages − 37 57 ). Be Aware of Airbag Hazards While airbags can save lives, they can cause serious or fatal injuries to occupants who sit too close to them, or are not properly restrained. Infants, young children, and short adults are at the greatest risk. Be sure to follow all instructions and warnings in this manual. Don(cid:146)tDrink and Drive Alcohol and driving don’t mix. Even one drink can reduce your ability to respond to changing conditions, and your reaction time gets worse with every additional drink. So don’t drink and drive, and don’t let your friends drink and drive, either. Control Your Speed Excessive speed is a major factor in crash injuries and deaths. Generally, the higher the speed, the greater the risk, but serious injuries can also occur at lower speeds. Never drive faster than is safe for current conditions, regardless of the maximum speed posted. Keep Your Vehicle in Safe Condition Having a tire blowout or a mechanical failure can be extremely hazardous. To reduce the possibility of such problems, check your tire pressures and condition frequently, and perform all regularly scheduled maintenance (see page 415 ). 2008 MDX ０７／０７／０９　０９：２２：０３　３１ＳＴＸ６１０　００１２ (1) (4) (3) (9) (7) (5) (6) (8) (10) (2) (11) (2) (1) Safety Cage (2) Crush Zones (3) Seats and Seat-Backs (4) Head Restraints (5) Collapsible Steering Column (6) Seat Belts (7) Front Airbags (8) Side Airbags (9) Side Curtain Airbags (10) Front Seat Belt Tensioners (11) Door Locks Your Vehicle(cid:146)sSafety Features Your vehicle is equipped with many features that work together to protect you and your passengers during a crash. Some features do not require any action on your part. These include a strong steel framework that forms a safety cage around the passenger compartment, front and rear crush zones, a collapsible steering column, and tensioners that tighten the front seat belts in a crash. However, you and your passengers can’t take full advantage of these features unless you remain sitting in a proper position and alwayswear . In fact, some safety yourseatbelts features can contribute to injuries if they are not used properly. The following pages explain how you can take an active role in protecting yourself and your passengers. 2008 MDX ０７／０７／０９　０９：２２：１５　３１ＳＴＸ６１０　００１３ Your Vehicle(cid:146)sSafety Features Seat Belts Your vehicle is equipped with seat belts in all seating positions. Your seat belt system also includes an indicator on the instrument panel and a beeper to remind you and your passengers to fasten your seat belts. WhyWearSeatBelts Seat belts are the single most effective safety device for adults and larger children. (Infants and smaller children must be properly restrained in child seats.) Not wearing a seat belt properly increases the chance of serious injury or death in a crash, even though your vehicle has airbags. In addition, most states and all Canadian provinces require you to wear seat belts. Not wearing a seat belt properly increases the chance of serious injury or death in a crash, even though your vehicle has airbags. Be sure you and your passengers always wear seat belts and wear them properly. When properly worn, seat belts: Keep you connected to the vehicle so you can take advantage of the vehicle’s built-in safety features. Help protect you in almost every type of crash, including frontal, side, and rear impacts and rollovers. Help keep you from being thrown against the inside of the vehicle and against other occupants. Keep you from being thrown out of the vehicle. Help keep you in a good position should the airbags ever deploy. A good position reduces the risk of injury from an inflating airbag and allows you to get the best advantage from the airbag. Of course, seat belts cannot completely protect you in every crash. But in most cases, seat belts can reduce your risk of serious injury. Always wear Whatyoushoulddo: your seat belt, and make sure you wear it properly. 2008 MDX ０７／０７／０９　０９：２２：２２　３１ＳＴＸ６１０　００１４ Airbags Your Vehicle(cid:146)sSafety Features Your vehicle has a supplemental restraint system (SRS) with front airbags to help protect the heads and chests of the driver and a front seat passenger during a moderate to severe frontal collision (see page 27 for more information on how your front airbags work). Your vehicle also has side airbags to help protect the upper torso of the driver or a front seat passenger during a moderate to severe side impact (see page information on how your side airbags work). for more 30 In addition, your vehicle has side curtain airbags to help protect the heads of the driver, front passenger, and passengers in the outer rear seating positions during a moderate to severe side impact or rollover (see page 32 for more information on how your side curtain airbags work). CONTINUED 2008 MDX ０７／０７／０９　０９：２２：２９　３１ＳＴＸ６１０　００１５ Your Vehicle(cid:146)sSafety Features Always wear Whatyoushoulddo: your seat belt properly, and sit upright and as far back from the steering wheel as possible while allowing full control of the vehicle. A front passenger should move their seat as far back from the dashboard as possible. The rest of this section gives more detailed information about how you can maximize your safety. Remember, however, that no safety system can prevent all injuries or deaths that can occur in a severe crash, even when seat belts are properly worn and the airbags deploy. The most important things you need to know about your airbags are: Airbagsdonotreplaceseatbelts. They are designed to supplement the seat belts. Airbagsoffernoprotectioninrear impacts,orminorfrontalorside collisions. Airbagscanposeserioushazards. To do their job, airbags must inflate with tremendous force. So while airbags help save lives, they can cause minor injuries or more serious or even fatal injuries if occupants are not properly restrained or sitting properly. 10 2008 MDX ０７／０７／０９　０９：２２：３７　３１ＳＴＸ６１０　００１６ Introduction The following pages provide instructions on how to properly protect the driver, adult passengers, and teenage children who are large enough and mature enough to drive or ride in the front. Your vehicle has a door and tailgate monitor on the multi-information display to indicate when a specific door or the tailgate is not tightly closed. You will see the appropriate indicator and the message for each condition. 41 37 − for important See pages guidelines on how to properly protect infants, small children, and larger children who ride in your vehicle. Close and Lock the Doors 1. After everyone has entered the vehicle, be sure the doors and the tailgate are closed and locked. When one or more doors are not tightly closed, the ‘‘DOOR OPEN’’ message will come on. Protecting Adults and Teens When the tailgate is not tightly closed, the ‘‘TAILGATE OPEN’’ message will come on. CONTINUED 11 2008 MDX ０７／０７／０９　０９：２２：４４　３１ＳＴＸ６１０　００１７ Protecting Adults and Teens 2. Adjust the Front Seats Locking the doors reduces the chance of someone being thrown out of the vehicle during a crash, and it helps prevent passengers from accidentally opening a door and falling out. Locking the doors also helps prevent an outsider from unexpectedly opening a door when you come to a stop. Your vehicle has the auto door locking/unlocking feature. For more information, see page 130 Adjust the driver’s seat as far to the rear as possible while allowing you to maintain full control of the vehicle. Have a front passenger adjust their seat as far to the rear as possible. When both tailgate and one or more doors are not tightly closed, the ‘‘DOOR & TAILGATE OPEN’’ message will come on. 12 2008 MDX ０７／０７／０９　０９：２２：５２　３１ＳＴＸ６１０　００１８ If you sit too close to the steering wheel or dashboard, you can be seriously injured by an inflating front airbag, or by striking the steering wheel or dashboard. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Transport Canada recommend that drivers allow at least 10 inches (25 cm) between the center of the steering wheel and the chest. In addition to adjusting the seat, you can adjust the steering wheel up and down, and in and out (see page 124 ). If you cannot get far enough away from the steering wheel and still reach the controls, we recommend that you investigate whether some type of adaptive equipment may help. Sitting too close to a front airbag can result in serious injury or death if the front airbags inflate. Always sit as far back from the front airbags as possible. See page front seats. 140 for how to adjust the Protecting Adults and Teens 3. Adjust the Seat-Backs Adjust the driver’s seat-back to a comfortable, upright position, leaving ample space between your chest and the airbag cover in the center of the steering wheel. Passengers with adjustable seat- backs should also adjust their seat- back to a comfortable, upright position. CONTINUED 13 2008 MDX ０７／０７／０９　０９：２３：００　３１ＳＴＸ６１０　００１９ Protecting Adults and Teens 4. Adjust the Head Restraints Reclining the seat-back too far can result in serious injury or death in a crash. Adjust the seat-back to an upright position, and sit well back in the seat. Reclining a seat-back so that the shoulder part of the belt no longer rests against the occupant’s chest reduces the protective capability of the belt. It also increases the chance of sliding under the belt in a crash and being seriously injured. The farther a seat-back is reclined, the greater the risk of injury. See page seat-backs. 140 for how to adjust the 14 Adjust the driver’s head restraint so the center of the back of your head rests against the center of the restraint. Have passengers adjust their head restraints properly as well. Taller persons should adjust their restraint as high as possible. Improperly positioning head restraints reduces their effectiveness and you can be seriously injured in a crash. Make sure head restraints are in place and positioned properly before driving. Properly adjusted head restraints will help protect occupants from whiplash and other crash injuries. 141 for how to adjust the See page head restraints and how the driver’s and front passenger’s active head restraints work. 2008 MDX ０７／０７／０９　０９：２３：０７　３１ＳＴＸ６１０　００２０ 5. Fasten and Position the Seat Belts Insert the latch plate into the buckle, then tug on the belt to make sure the belt is securely latched. Check that the belt is not twisted, because a twisted belt can cause serious injuries in a crash. The second row center seat, and both third row seats, have a detachable shoulder belt that can be unlatched and retracted, to allow the seats to be folded down. See page for how to unlatch and relatch 146 the seat belts. Position the lap part of the belt as low as possible across your hips, then pull up on the shoulder part of the belt so the lap part fits snugly. This lets your strong pelvic bones take the force of a crash and reduces the chance of internal injuries. Protecting Adults and Teens If necessary, pull up on the belt again to remove any slack, then check that the belt rests across the center of your chest and over your shoulder. This spreads the forces of a crash over the strongest bones in your upper body. Improperly positioning the seat belts can cause serious injury or death in a crash. Make sure all seat belts are properly positioned before driving. CONTINUED 15 2008 MDX ０７／０７／０９　０９：２３：１４　３１ＳＴＸ６１０　００２１ Protecting Adults and Teens If the seat belt touches or crosses your neck, or if it crosses your arm instead of your shoulder, you need to adjust the seat belt anchor height. The front seats have adjustable seat belt anchors. To adjust the height of an anchor, squeeze the release button and slide the anchor up or down as needed (it has four positions). RELEASE BUTTON 16 Neverplacetheshoulderportionofa lap/shoulderbeltunderyourarmor This could cause behindyourback. very serious injuries in a crash. If a seat belt does not seem to work properly, it may not protect the occupant in a crash. Nooneshouldsitinaseatwithan Using a seat inoperativeseatbelt. belt that is not working properly can result in serious injury or death.

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