Acura 2001 mdx User Manual

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2001 MDX
 Online Reference Owner's Manual 
Use these links (and links throughout this manual) to navigate through this reference. 
For a printed owner's manual, click on authorized manuals or go to www.helminc.com. 
 
Contents 
 
Owner's Identification Form 
Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................... 
A Few Wo ds About Safety ..........................................................................................................................
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Your Vehicle at a Glance...............................................................................................................................
Driver and Passenger Safety .......................................................................................................................
Proper use and care of your vehicle's seat belts, and Supplemental Restraint System. 
Instruments and Controls...........................................................................................................................
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Instrument panel indicator and gauge, and how to use dashboard and steering column controls. 
Comfort and Convenience Features.......................................................................................................
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How to operate the climate control system, the audio system, and other convenience features. 
Before Driving .............................................................................................................................................
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What gasoline to use, how to break-in your new vehicle, and how to load luggage and other cargo. 
Driving...........................................................................................................................................................
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The proper way to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, plus towing a trailer. 
Maintenance.................................................................................................................................................
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The Maintenance Schedule shows you when you need to take your vehicle to the dealer. 
Appearance Care.........................................................................................................................................
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Tips on cleaning and protecting your vehicle. Things to look for if your car ever needs body repairs. 
Taking Care of the Unexpected...............................................................................................................
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This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and how to handle them. 
Technical Information...............................................................................................................................
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ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information. 
Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada) ......................................................................
353
A summary of the warranties covering your new Honda, and how to contact us. 
Authorized Manuals (U.S. only)...............................................................................................................
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How to order manuals and other technical literature. 
Index  .................................................................................................................................................................
Service Information Summary 
A summary of information you need when you pull up to the fuel pump. 
 
Navigation System
Important Handling Information
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