SEAT BELT REMINDER INDICATOR
(P.64)
LIGHTS ON INDICATOR (P.70)
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM INDICATOR
(P.66)
SIDE AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR (P.66)
(P.68)
LOW TIRE PRESSURE INDICATOR LOW FUEL INDICATOR (P.71) CRUISE CONTROL (P.70) INDICATOR
(P.66)
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (P.437)
SH-AWD INDICATOR (P.69)
®
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR
(P.70)
CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.65) A/T TEMPERATURE INDICATOR (P.68) LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR (P.65)
FOG LIGHT INDICATOR
CRUISE MAIN INDICATOR SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR
(P.70) (P.71)
PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM INDICATOR
(P.65) (P.67)
(P.70)
VSA ACTIVATION INDICATOR
(P.67)
: If equipped
* The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Differences for the Canadian models are noted in the text.
63
2008 MDX 07/07/09 09:29:52 31STX610 0069
Instrument Panel Indicators
The instrument panel has many indicators to give you important information about your vehicle.
64
If either of you do not fasten your seat belt while driving, the beeper will sound and the indicator will flash again at regular intervals, and you will also see a ‘‘FASTEN SEAT BELT’’ or ‘‘FASTEN PASSENGER SEAT BELT’’ message on the multi- information display (see page ).
81
For more information, see page
20
Seat Belt Reminder Indicator
This indicator comes on when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. It reminds you and your passengers to fasten your seat belts. A beeper also sounds if you have not fastened your seat belt.
If you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position before fastening your seat belts, the beeper sounds, and the indicator flashes. If you do not fasten your seat belts before the beeper stops, the indicator stops flashing but remains on.
If your front passenger does not fasten their seat belt, the indicator comes on about 6 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the ON (II) position.
2008 MDX 07/07/09 09:30:02 31STX610 0070
U.S.
Canada
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator
This indicator has two functions:
1.
It comes on when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. It is a reminder to check the parking brake. Driving with the parking brake not fully released can damage the rear brakes, axles, and tires.
If you drive without releasing the parking brake, a beeper will sound, and you will also see a ‘‘RELEASE PARKING BRAKE’’ message on the multi-information display (see page
81
).
Low Oil Pressure Indicator
The engine can be severely damaged if this indicator flashes or stays on when the engine is running, or if a ‘‘CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL’’ message is on the multi-information display. For more information, see page
436
Charging System Indicator
If this indicator comes on when the engine is running, the battery is not being charged, and you will also see a ‘‘CHECK CHARGING SYSTEM’’ message on the multi- information display. For more information, see page
436
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
You will also see a ‘‘CHECK EMISSION SYSTEM’’ message on the multi-information display. For more information, see page
437
Instrument Panel Indicators
2.
If it stays on after you have fully
released the parking brake while
the engine is running, or if it
comes on while driving, it can
indicate a problem in the brake
system. You will also see a ‘‘LOW
BRAKE FLUID’’ or ‘‘CHECK
BRAKE SYSTEM’’ message on
the multi-information display (see
). For more information,
pages
81
see page
438
65
2008 MDX 07/07/09 09:30:10 31STX610 0071
Instrument Panel Indicators
Supplemental Restraint System Indicator
This indicator comes on briefly when
you turn the ignition switch to the
ON (II) position. If it comes on at
any other time, it indicates a
potential problem with your front
airbags. This indicator will also alert
you to a potential problem with your
side airbags, passenger’s side airbag
automatic cutoff system, side curtain
airbags, or automatic seat belt
tensioners. You will also see a
‘‘CHECK AIRBAG SYSTEM’’
message on the multi-information
display (see page
). For more
81
information, see page
33
U.S.
Canada
Side Airbag Off Indicator
This indicator comes on when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. If it comes on at any other time, it indicates that the passenger’s side airbag has automatically shut off. You will also see a ‘‘PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG OFF’’ message on the multi- information display (see page For more information, see page
).
33
81
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Indicator
This indicator normally comes on
for a few seconds when you turn
the ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. If this indicator comes on
at any other time, there is a
problem in the ABS. If this
happens, take the vehicle to your
dealer to have it checked. With
this indicator on, your vehicle still
has normal braking ability but no
anti-lock function. You will also
see a ‘‘CHECK ABS SYSTEM’’
message on the multi-information
81
display (see page
information, see page
). For more
357
66
2008 MDX 07/07/09 09:30:23 31STX610 0072
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) System Indicator
This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position.
If it comes on and stays on at any
other time, or it does not come on
when you turn the ignition switch to
the ON (II) position, there is a
problem with the VSA system. You
will also see a ‘‘CHECK VSA
SYSTEM’’ message on the multi-
information display (see page
81
Take your vehicle to a dealer to have
it checked. Without VSA, your
vehicle still has normal driving ability,
but will not have VSA traction and
stability enhancement. For more
information, see page
359
).
This indicator may also come on if
there is a problem with the trailer
stability assist function (see page
375
).
Instrument Panel Indicators
VSA Activation Indicator
information display (see page
81
).
This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. For more information, see page This indicator has four functions.
359
1.
2.
It comes on as a reminder that you have turned off the vehicle stability assist (VSA) system.
It flashes when VSA is active (see page
359
).
3.
It flashes when trailer stability assist is activating (see page
375
).
4.
It comes on along with the VSA system indicator if there is a problem with the VSA system. You will also see a ‘‘CHECK VSA SYSTEM’’ message and a ‘‘CHECK TRAILER STABILITY ASSIST’’ message on the multi-
Turn Signal and Hazard Warning Indicators
The left or right turn signal indicator blinks when you signal a lane change or turn. If an indicator does not blink or blinks rapidly, it usually means one of the turn signal bulbs is burned out (see page the bulb as soon as possible, since other drivers cannot see that you are signaling.
). Replace
404
When you press the hazard warning button, both turn signal indicators and all turn signals on the outside of the vehicle flash.
67
2008 MDX 07/07/09 09:30:33 31STX610 0073
Instrument Panel Indicators
Low Tire Pressure/ TPMS Indicator
This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. This indicator has two functions:
1.
If it comes on while driving, it indicates that one or more of your vehicle’s tires are significantly low on pressure.
You will also see a ‘‘CHECK TIRE PRESSURE’’ message on the multi- information display (see page ).
82
Check the tire pressure monitor on the multi-information display and determine the cause (see page
352
).
68
2.
If this happens, pull to the side of
the road when it is safe, check
which tire has lost pressure on the
multi-information display, and
determine the cause. If it is
because of a flat tire, have the flat
tire repaired as soon as possible. If
two or more tires are
underinflated, call a professional
towing service. For more
information, see page
446
If this indicator begins to flash,
there is a problem with the tire
pressure monitoring system
(TPMS). You will also see a
‘‘CHECK TPMS SYSTEM’’
message on the multi-information
display. The indicator continues to
flash for a while (approximately 1
minute), then stays on. If this
happens, have your dealer check
the system as soon as possible.
For more information, see page
354
A/T Temperature Indicator
This indicator monitors the temperature of the automatic transmission fluid. It should come on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. If it comes on while driving, it means the transmission fluid temperature is too high. Pull to the side of the road when it is safe, shift to Park, and let the engine idle until the indicator goes out.
You will also see an ‘‘A/T TEMP HIGH’’ message on the multi- information display (see page
82
).
Continuing to drive with the A/T temperature indicator on may cause serious damage to the transmission.
2008 MDX 07/07/09 09:30:42 31STX610 0074
Message Indicator
This indicator comes on when there is a system message on the multi- information display. Press the INFO button on the steering wheel (see ) to see the message (see page page ).
73
81
Most of the time, this indicator comes on along with other indicators in the instrument panel such as the seat belt reminder indicator, SRS indicator, VSA system indicator, etc.
Super Handling-All Wheel Drive (SH-AWD®) Indicator
This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. If this indicator comes on at any other time, there is a problem in the SH-AWD system. You will also see a ‘‘CHECK SH-AWD® SYSTEM’’ message on the multi-information display (see page ). Take your vehicle to a dealer to have it checked. For more information, see page
348
82
®
Instrument Panel Indicators
If the indicator blinks while driving,
it indicates the differential
temperature is too high.
You will also see a ‘‘SH-AWD® DIFF
TEMP. HIGH’’ message on the
multi-information display (see page
82
).
Pull to the side of the road when it is safe, shift to Park, and let the engine idle until the indicator goes out.
Continuing to drive with the SH-AWD® indicator blinking may cause serious damage to the system.
69
2008 MDX 07/07/09 09:30:52 31STX610 0075
Instrument Panel Indicators
Immobilizer System Indicator
This indicator comes on briefly when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. It will then go off if you have inserted a properly-coded ignition key. If it is not a properly- coded key, the indicator will blink, and the engine’s fuel system will be disabled (see page
128
).
Lights On Indicator
High Beam Indicator
or
This indicator reminds you that the exterior lights are on. It comes on when the light switch is in either the position. This indicator
will also come on when the light switch is in AUTO and the lights turn on automatically. If you turn the ignition switch to the ACCESSORY (I) or the LOCK (0) position without turning off the light switch, this indicator will remain on. A reminder chime will also sound when you open the driver’s door.
Fog Light Indicator
This indicator comes on when you turn on the fog lights. For more information, see page
120
This indicator comes on with the high beam headlights. For more information, see page
118
Cruise Main Indicator
This indicator comes on when you turn on the cruise control system by pressing the CRUISE button (see page
270
).
Cruise Control Indicator
This indicator comes on when you
set the cruise control. See page
270
cruise control.
for information on operating the
70
2008 MDX 07/07/09 09:31:01 31STX610 0076
Active Damper System Indicator
This indicator normally comes on for
a few seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. If this indicator comes on at
any other time, there is a problem in
the system. While this indicator is on,
the comfort button will not work, and
the system will remain in the sport
mode. You will also see a ‘‘CHECK
ADS SYSTEM’’ message on the
multi-information display. Have the
vehicle checked by your dealer as
soon as possible. For more
361
information, see page
Instrument Panel Indicators
Low Fuel Indicator
Security System Indicator
LOW FUEL INDICATOR
SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR
This indicator comes on when the
security system is set. See page
269
for more information on the
security system.
This indicator comes on as a reminder that you must refuel soon.
When the indicator comes on, there is about 1.8 US gal (7.0 ) of fuel remaining in the tank before the needle reaches E. There is a small reserve of fuel remaining in the tank when the needle reaches E. You will also see a ‘‘LOW FUEL’’ message on the multi-information display (see page
82
).
71
2008 MDX 07/07/09 09:31:08 31STX610 0077
Gauges
TACHOMETER
SPEEDOMETER
TEMPERATURE GAUGE
FUEL GAUGE
Fuel Gauge This shows how much fuel you have. It may show slightly more or less than the actual amount.
Avoid driving with an extremely low f uel level. Running out of f uel could cause the engine to misf ire, damaging the catalytic converter.
instructions and precautions on checking the engine’s cooling system, see page
434
U.S. model is shown.
Temperature Gauge This shows the temperature of the engine’s coolant. During normal operation, the pointer should rise to about the middle of the gauge. In severe driving conditions, the pointer may rise to the upper zone. If it reaches the red (hot) mark, pull safely to the side of the road. For
72
2008 MDX 07/07/09 09:31:16 31STX610 0078
The multi-information display in the instrument panel displays various information and messages when the ignition switch is in the ON (II) position. Some of the messages help you operate your vehicle more comfortably. Others help to keep you aware of the periodic maintenance your vehicle needs for continued trouble-free driving.
When you open the driver’s door, a ‘‘Welcome’’ message is shown on the multi-information display. When you turn the ignition switch from the ON (II) position to the ACCESSORY (I) position, a ‘‘Goodbye’’ message is shown on the display.
INFO ( BUTTON
▲ ▼
SEL/ RESET BUTTON
▲ ▼
To change the display, press the INFO ( / ) button on the steering wheel repeatedly until the main ). menu appears (see page
74
Multi-Information Display
With the ignition switch in the ON (II) position, the multi-information display changes as shown in the next page each time you press the INFO ( / ) button or SEL/RESET ▲ ▼ button.
When you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, what you last selected is displayed.
In the multi-information display, the system message is also displayed (see page customize your vehicle control settings (see page
) and you can
83
80
).
CONTINUED
73
2008 MDX 07/07/09 09:31:21 31STX610 0079
Multi-Information Display
Main Menu
Go to Customize Menu (See page 83)
INFO button SEL/RESET button
Go to HandsFreeLink Menu (See page 280)
(See page 75)
Trip Computer (See page 78)
(See page 75)
(See page 75)
Tire Pressure for each tire (See page 77)
74
2008 MDX 07/07/09 09:31:31 31STX610 0080
Multi-Information Display
Odometer
Trip Meter
TRIP METER
When the main menu is blank, SH-AWD® or TIRE PRESSURE, pressing the SEL/RESET button changes the display to ‘‘trip meter/ odometer’’ ‘‘outside temperature/ odometer’’ and ‘‘engine oil life/ odometer’’.
ODOMETER
The odometer shows the total distance your vehicle has been driven. It measures miles in U.S. models and kilometers in Canadian models. It is illegal under U.S. federal law and Canadian provincial regulations to disconnect, reset, or alter the odometer with the intent to change the number of miles or kilometers indicated.
This meter shows the number of miles (U.S.) or kilometers (Canada) driven since you last reset it. There are two trip meters: Trip A and Trip B. Each trip meter works independently, so you can keep track of two different distances.
To reset a trip meter, display it, and then press and hold the SEL/RESET button until the number resets to ‘‘0.0.’’
CONTINUED
75
2008 MDX 07/07/09 09:31:38 31STX610 0081
Multi-Information Display
When you reset Trip A, average fuel economy A is reset at the same time. When you reset Trip B, average fuel economy B is reset.
In the customizing mode, you can set Trip A and average fuel economy A to reset at the same time when you refuel your vehicle (see page ).
92
Outside Temperature
OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE
U.S.
CANADA
This shows the outside Fahrenheit temperature in U.S. models, and Centigrade temperature in Canadian models.
76
The temperature sensor is in the front bumper. The temperature reading can be affected by heat reflection from the road surface, engine heat, and the exhaust from surrounding traffic. This can cause an incorrect temperature reading when your vehicle speed is under 19 mph (30 km/h). When you start your trip, the sensor is not fully acclimatized, therefore it may take several minutes until the proper temperature is displayed.
In certain weather conditions, temperature readings near freezing (32°F, 0°C) could mean that ice is forming on the road surface. You can adjust the outside temperature display (see page
91
).
2008 MDX 07/07/09 09:31:46 31STX610 0082
Engine Oil Life
ENGINE OIL LIFE
SH-AWD® Torque Distribution Monitor
Tire Pressure Monitor
Multi-Information Display
U.S.
Canada
This shows the remaining life of the engine oil. It shows 100% after the engine oil is replaced and the display is reset. The engine oil life is calculated based on engine operating conditions and accumulated engine revolutions. For more information, see page
383
This monitor shows how much torque is being delivered to each wheel. For more information, see page
348
When the tire pressure monitor is shown on the multi-information display, press the SEL/RESET button. The display changes as shown. You can see the pressure of each tire in this monitor. If one or more tires are low, inflate them to the correct pressure. For more information, see page
351
77
2008 MDX 07/07/09 09:31:53 31STX610 0083
Multi-Information Display
HandsFreeLink
TM
You can receive or make phone calls from your cell phone through your vehicle’s Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (HFL) system without touching your cell phone.
78
Trip Computer
To use the system, your cell phone
and the HFL system must be linked.
Not all cell phones are compatible
with this system. Refer to page
for instructions on how to link
280
your cell phone to the HFL and how
to receive or make phone calls, or
visit the handsfreelink.com website.
When the main menu displays ‘‘TRIP COMPUTER’’, pressing the SEL/ RESET button changes the display to ‘‘AVERAGE FUEL A/RANGE’’ to ‘‘AVERAGE FUEL B/RANGE’’ and to ‘‘AVERAGE SPEED/ELAPSED TIME’’.
2008 MDX 07/07/09 09:32:02 31STX610 0084
AVERAGEFUELA/B This shows 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.
You can customize the Trip A and AVERAGE FUEL A reset condition in the multi-information display (see page
92
).
Multi-Information Display
ELAPSEDTIME This shows the time passed traveled since you last reset it. When you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, ELAPSED TIME is reset.
If you want to reset the ELAPSED TIME manually, go to the trip computer’s ELAPSED TIME display, and press and hold the SEL/RESET button until the number resets.
You can customize the ELAPSED TIME reset condition on the multi- information display (see page ).
94
RANGE This shows the estimated distance you can travel on the fuel remaining in the fuel tank. This distance is estimated from the fuel economy you received over the last several miles(U.S.) or kilometers (Canada), so it will vary with changes in speed, traffic, etc.
AVERAGESPEED This shows the average speed you are traveling in miles per hour (mph) for U.S. models or kilometers per hour (km/h) for Canadian models.
To reset the AVERAGE SPEED you have traveled, press and hold the SEL/RESET button until the number resets.
79
2008 MDX 07/07/09 09:32:10 31STX610 0085
The system message(s) triggers the appropriate indicator(s) on the instrument panel, including the system message indicator, to come on. The system message indicator does not go off until the problem(s) is corrected.
You will also hear a beep when the system message comes on for the first time.
Most of the messages are displayed for about 5 seconds, and then the normal display returns. If there are several system messages to be shown, the display switches these messages every 5 seconds.
To cancel the message(s) before 5
seconds elapsed, press the INFO
( / ) button on the steering wheel.
▲ ▼
Even if you press the INFO ( / ) ▲ ▼ button, some messages stay on or come on again at regular intervals until the problem is corrected.
You can see the message(s) again by pressing the INFO ( / ) button repeatedly if the system message indicator remains lit on the instrument panel.
▲ ▼
Here is a list of all messages:
Multi-Information Display
System Messages
SYSTEM MESSAGE INDICATOR
If there is a problem with your vehicle, for example, the engine oil level is low or a door is not fully closed, the multi-information display will show you the problem. It does this by interrupting the current display with one or more messages.
80
2008 MDX 07/07/09 09:32:25 31STX610 0086
Multi-Information Display
See page
11
See page
20
See page
20
See page
33
See page
33
U.S.
Canada
U.S.
Canada
U.S.
Canada
See page
153
See page
438
See page
438
U.S.
Canada
See page
436
See page
437
See page
436
See page
358
See page
359
See page
376
CONTINUED
81
2008 MDX 07/07/09 09:32:39 31STX610 0087
Multi-Information Display
See page
353
See page
354
See page
354
See page
68
See page
134
U.S.
Canada
82
See page
349
See page
349
See page
341
See page
362
See page
398
See page
71
See page
340
See page
121
See page
384
See page
324
2008 MDX 07/07/09 09:32:49 31STX610 0088
Multi-Information Display
Customize Settings
If you turn the ignition switch to the ACCESSORY (I) or the LOCK (0) position, or move the shift lever out of Park, the display will change to the normal screen.
You can customize some vehicle control settings for ‘‘DRIVER 1’’ and ‘‘DRIVER 2’’ separately. If ‘‘DRIVER 1’’ or ‘‘DRIVER 2’’ is not displayed, customizing is not possible.
To have the driver’s ID detected, make sure your remote transmitter is linked to the system (see Keyless Memory Settings on page
).
139
TM
TM
When the main menu displays ‘‘Keyless Memory Settings ,’’ you can customize some vehicle control settings. To enter the customizing mode, press the SEL/RESET button. To change the settings, the ignition switch must be in the ON (II) position, and the vehicle must be stopped with the transmission in Park.
If you want the settings as they were when the vehicle left the factory, select DEFAULT ALL, as described on page If you want to change any vehicle control settings, select CHG SETTING, then press the SEL/ RESET button.
86
Refer to the table on the following pages about the settings you want to customize. CONTINUED
83
2008 MDX 07/07/09 09:32:56 31STX610 0089
Multi-Information Display
Group Setup METER SETUP (P.89)
Menu Item
Description
Setting Option
Page
LANGUAGE SELECTION
Changes the language used in the display.
ADJUST OUTSIDE TEMP. DISPLAY
Changes the outside temperature reading above or below its current reading.
TRIP A & AVG. FUEL RESET with REFUEL ADJUST ALARM VOLUME
Causes trip meter A and the average fuel economy to reset when you refuel. Changes the indicator alarm volumes into three levels.
ELAPSED TIME RESET
Resets the elapsed time of your current trip.
*
*
*
*
*
0°F
0°C
ENGLISH FRENCH SPANISH 5°F − 〜 ± (U.S.) 3°C − 〜 ± (Canada) ON OFF HIGH MID LOW MANUAL ONLY IGN OFF TRIP A MAX HIGH MID ON OFF ON OFF
*
*
*
*
〜
5°F
〜
3°C
TRIP B
LOW MIN OFF
90
91
92
93
94
95
98
99
AUTO INTERIOR ILLUMINATION
Changes the interior light sensitivity to your liking.
POSITION SETUP (P.97)
MEMORY POSITION LINK
AUTO TILT & TELESCOPE STEERING WHEEL
Changes the driver’s seat, the steering wheel, and the outside mirror positions to a stored setting. Moves the steering wheel fully in and up when the key is removed.
*
: Default setting
84
2008 MDX 07/07/09 09:33:02 31STX610 0090
Multi-Information Display
Description
Setting Option
Group Setup
LIGHTING SETUP (P.100)
DOOR/WINDOW SETUP (P.105)
Menu Item INTERIOR LIGHT DIMMING TIME HEADLIGHT AUTO OFF TIMER
AUTO LIGHT SENSITIVITY
AUTO DOOR LOCK
Changes how long (in seconds) the interior lights stay on after you close the doors and the tailgate. Changes how long (in seconds) the exterior lights stay on after you close the driver’s door.
Changes the timing of when the headlights come on. The headlight switch needs to be in the AUTO position. Changes the setting of when to automatically lock the doors.
AUTO DOOR UNLOCK
Changes the setting of when to automatically unlock the driver’s/all the doors.
KEY AND REMOTE UNLOCK MODE KEYLESS LOCK ACKNOWLEDGMENT
SECURITY RELOCK TIMER
WIPER ACTION
Changes which doors unlock with the remote transmitter in a first push. The exterior lights flash each time you press the LOCK or UNLOCK button. A beeper will also sound when you press the LOCK button twice. Changes how long it takes (in seconds) for the doors to relock and the security system to set after you unlock but do not open the door. Changes the wiper operation between two settings when the wiper switch is in the INT position. Set/Cancel all the customized settings as default.
WIPER SETUP (P.113) DEFAULT ALL (P.86) : Default setting
*
DRIVER DOOR/ ALL DOORS
15 sec
0 sec
LOW MIN
*
*
*
60 sec 30 sec 60 sec 30 sec 15 sec MAX HIGH MID SHIFT FROM P WITH VEH SPD OFF SHIFT TO P IGN OFF OFF DRIVER DOOR ALL DOORS ON OFF
*
*
*
*
*
90 sec 60 sec 30 sec INTERMITTENT WITH VEH SPD SET CANCEL
*
Page
101
102
103
106
107
109
110
111
113
86
85
2008 MDX 07/07/09 09:33:10 31STX610 0091
Multi-Information Display
DEFAULT ALL
If you want to set the default settings, press the INFO ( / ) button to select DEFAULT ALL, then press the SEL/RESET button.
▲ ▼
To set the default settings, press the INFO ( / ) button to select SET then press the SEL/RESET button.
▲ ▼
If you want to cancel DEFAULT ALL, select CANCEL, then press the SEL/RESET button. The screen goes back to the previous display.
When DEFAULT ALL is set, you will see the above display for several seconds, then the screen returns to CUSTOMIZE ENTRY.
If the setting is not successfully completed, ‘‘FAILED’’ is shown for several seconds, and then the screen goes back to the normal message mode. Repeat the same procedure to select DEFAULT ALL.
86
2008 MDX 07/07/09 09:33:18 31STX610 0092
Customize Settings You can customize some of the vehicle control settings to your preference. Here are the settings you can customize:
METER SETUP POSITION SETUP LIGHTING SETUP DOOR/WINDOW SETUP WIPER SETUP
When you want to change the vehicle control settings, press the INFO ( / ) button to select CHG SETTING, then press the SEL/ RESET button.
▲ ▼
Multi-Information Display
Each time you press the INFO ( / ▲ ) button, the screen changes as ▼ shown on the next page. Press the INFO ( / ) button, until you see the setup you want to customize, then press the SEL/RESET button to enter your selection.
▲ ▼
CONTINUED
87
2008 MDX 07/07/09 09:33:23 31STX610 0093
Multi-Information Display
Select ‘‘EXIT’’
Select ‘‘CANCEL’’
Select ‘‘DEFAULT ALL’’
SEL/RESET BUTTON
METER SETUP
see page89
POSITION SETUP
see page97
LIGHTING SETUP
see page 100
DOOR/WINDOW SETUP
see page 105
WIPER SETUP
see page113
INFO (
▲ ▼
) BUTTON
88
2008 MDX 07/07/09 09:33:32 31STX610 0094
Multi-Information Display
Meter Setup Here are the six custom settings for the meter setup:
LANGUAGE SELECTION ADJUST OUTSIDE TEMP. DISPLAY TRIP A & AVG. FUEL RESET with REFUEL ADJUST ALARM VOLUME ELAPSED TIME RESET AUTO INTERIOR ILLUMINATION
While METER SETUP is shown, press the SEL/RESET button to enter the customize mode.
Each time you press the INFO ( / ▲ ) button, the screen changes as ▼ shown in the illustration. Press the INFO ( / ) button until you see the setting you want to customize, then press the SEL/RESET button to enter your selection.
▲ ▼
SEL/RESET BUTTON INFO ( BUTTON
▲ ▼
CONTINUED
89
2008 MDX 07/07/09 09:33:40 31STX610 0095
Multi-Information Display
LanguageSelection
There are three language selections you can make: English, French, and Spanish. To choose the language you want, follow these instructions:
You can choose this customize item from ‘‘METER SETUP’’ by pressing the INFO ( / ) button repeatedly.
▲ ▼
Press the SEL/RESET button to see the selections.
Select the desired language by pressing the INFO ( / ) button, then enter your selection by pressing the SEL/RESET button.
▲ ▼
When your selection is successfully completed, the display changes as shown above, and then goes back to the customize item screen.
If the ‘‘SETTING INCOMPLETE’’ message appears, go back to ‘‘LANGUAGE SELECTION’’ and repeat the procedure again.
90
2008 MDX 07/07/09 09:33:49 31STX610 0096
AdjustOutsideTemp.Display
U.S. models
U.S. models
Multi-Information Display
If you sometimes find that the temperature reading is a few degrees above or below the actual temperature, you can adjust it by following these instructions:
You can choose this customize item from ‘‘METER SETUP’’ by pressing the INFO ( / ) button repeatedly.
▲ ▼
Canadian models
Canadian models
Adjust the outside temperature value by pressing the INFO ( / ) button repeatedly. Press the SEL/RESET button to set the desired value.
▲ ▼
When your selection is successfully completed, the display changes as shown above, and then goes back to the customize item screen.
If the ‘‘SETTING INCOMPLETE’’ message appears, go back to ‘‘ADJUST OUTSIDE TEMP. DISPLAY’’ and repeat the procedure again.
CONTINUED
91
2008 MDX 07/07/09 09:33:58 31STX610 0097
Multi-Information Display
TripA&Avg.FuelResetWithRefuel
To cause Trip A and AVG. FUEL to reset every time you refuel your vehicle, follow these instructions:
You can choose this customize item from ‘‘METER SETUP’’ by pressing the INFO ( / ) button repeatedly.
▲ ▼
Press the SEL/RESET button to see the selections.
Select ON or OFF by pressing the INFO ( / ) button, then enter your selection by pressing the SEL/ RESET button.
▲ ▼
When your selection is successfully completed, the display changes as shown above, and then goes back to the customize item screen.
If the ‘‘SETTING INCOMPLETE’’ message appears, go back to ‘‘TRIP A & AVG. FUEL RESET with REFUEL’’ and repeat the procedure again.
92
2008 MDX 07/07/09 09:34:06 31STX610 0098
AdjustAlarmVolume
Select the warning alarm volume from three levels.
Press the SEL/RESET button to see the selections.
You can choose this customize item from ‘‘METER SETUP’’ by pressing the INFO ( / ) button repeatedly.
▲ ▼
Select the desired level by pressing the INFO ( / ) button, then enter your selection by pressing the SEL/ RESET button.
▲ ▼
Multi-Information Display
When your selection is successfully completed, the display changes as shown above, and then goes back to the customize item screen.
If the ‘‘SETTING INCOMPLETE’’ message appears, go back to ‘‘ADJUST ALARM VOLUME’’ and repeat the procedure again.
CONTINUED
93
2008 MDX 07/07/09 09:34:15 31STX610 0099
Multi-Information Display
ElapsedTimeReset There are four elapsed time reset choices you can make:
You can reset
−
MANUAL ONLY the elapsed time, when Trip Computer’s Elapsed Time is displayed (see page
79
).
−
IGN OFF The elapsed time is reset when you turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (0) position.
TRIP A when the Trip A is reset.
The elapsed time is reset
−
TRIP B when the Trip B is reset.
The elapsed time is reset
−
94
You can choose this customize item from ‘‘METER SETUP’’ by pressing the INFO ( / ) button repeatedly.
▲ ▼
Press the SEL/RESET button to see the selections.
Select the desired setting by pressing the INFO ( / ) button, then enter your selection by pressing the SEL/RESET button.
▲ ▼
2008 MDX 07/07/09 09:34:24 31STX610 0100
Multi-Information Display
You can choose this customize item from ‘‘METER SETUP’’ by pressing the INFO ( / ) button repeatedly.
▲ ▼
AutoInteriorIllumination While the headlight switch is turned on, the interior lights gradually dim, as the outside light level gets low. You can customize at which outside light level the lights start to dim.
There are MAX, HIGH, MID, LOW and MIN levels and OFF for the auto interior illumination settings.
If you want the illuminations to start dimming as early as possible, select MAX. For illuminations to start