2008 Acura MDX fold seats

To change the seat-back angle of the
seats in the second row, pull up on
thehandleontheoutsideof theseat-
back, and push the seat-back.
Overall, the seat-back has six
dif f erent positions.The left and right halves can be
f olded separately.
To unlatch the detachable anchor
bef ore f olding the seat-back, insert
the latch plate into the slot on the
side of the anchor buckle (see
page ) and allow the seat belt
to retract. Store the detachable
anchor and seat belt latch plates in
the retractor housing.
Lower the head restraints to their
lowest positions.
Pull up the handle on the outside
of the seat-back.
Fold the seat-back forward.
Reverse this procedure to return the
seat to the upright position. Make
sure the seat is locked securely
bef ore driving. Make sure that the folded seat-back
does not press against the f ront
passenger’s seat, as this could cause
the weight sensors to work
improperly.
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A djusting the Second Row Seats Folding the Second Row Seats
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To get into the third row seats, pull
uptheleveronthesideof the
passenger’s side second row seat-
back. The seat-back will tilt f orward,
and then can be slid forward.
After you return the seat-back to the
upright position, push the whole seat
backwards until it latches. Make
sure the seat is f ully latched bef ore
sitting in it.Use the latch plate to release the
seat belt from the detachable
anchor (see page ).
Lower the head restraints to their
lowest positions.
To f old the third row seat,
the second row seat-back must be
f olded down or in the f ull up right
position.
Unlock the seat-back by pulling
the handle. Push the seat-back
forward.
Make sure the outer shoulder belts
are positioned on each hook on the
side panel whenever the third seat is
f olded.
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T hird Row A ccess Folding the T hird Row Seat
Seats
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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NOTE:
THIRD SEAT HANDLE
RELEASE LEVER
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Your vehicle has several convenient
storage areas:Glove box
Rear cargo area, including the
second and third row seats when
folded flat
Console compartment
However, carrying too much cargo,
or improperly storing it, can af f ect
your vehicle’s handling, stability,
stopping distance, and tires, and
make it unsaf e. Bef ore carrying any
type of cargo, be sure to read the
f ollowing pages. Rear compartment
Roof -rack (if equipped)
Storage compartment
Door and seat-back pockets
Carrying Cargo
332
SEAT-BACK POCKETS
GLOVE BOX DOOR POCKETS
REAR COMPARTMENT
CONSOLE COMPARTMENT
STORAGE COMPARTMENT CARGO AREA
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Store or secure all items that could
be thrown around and hurt
someone during a crash.
Be sure items placed on the f loor
behind the f ront seats cannot roll
underneath and interf ere with the
proper operation of the seats, the
sensors under the seats, or the
driver’s ability to operate the
pedals.If you carry large items that
prevent you f rom closing the
tailgate, exhaust gas can enter the
passenger area. To avoid the
possibility of
, f ollow the instructions
on page .
If you carry any items on a roof
rack,besurethetotalweightof
the rack and the items does not
exceed 165 lbs (75 kg).
If you use an accessory roof rack,
the roof rack weight limit may be
lower. Ref er to the inf ormation
that came with your roof rack.
Distribute cargo evenly on the
f loor of the cargo area, placing the
heaviest items on the bottom and
as far forward as possible. Tie
down items that could be thrown
about the vehicle during a crash or
sudden stop.
If youfolddownthesecondor
third row seats, tie down items
that could be thrown about the
vehicle during a crash or sudden
stop.
Keep the glove box closed while
driving. If it is open, a passenger
could injure their knees during a
crash or sudden stop.
Also, keep all cargo below the
bottom of the windows. If it is
higher, it could interf ere with the
proper operation of the side
curtain airbags. 58
Carrying Cargo in the Passenger
Compartment
carbon monoxide
poisoning
Carrying Cargo in the Cargo A rea
or on a Roof Rack
Carrying Cargo
Bef ore Driving
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Your vehicle also has a grocery hook
on each side panel in the cargo area.
They are designed to hold light
items. Heavy objects may damage
thehook.Makesureanyitemsput
on each hook weigh less than 6.5 lbs
(3 kg).
The f our hooks on the side panels
canbeusedtoinstallanetfor
securing items. Each hook is
designed to hold up to 50 lbs (23 kg)
of weight.
Theseparationnetcanbeusedto
hold back sof t, lightweight items
stored in the cargo area. Heavy
items should be tied down, as the net
may not prevent them f rom being
thrown about the vehicle in a crash
or a sudden stop.
The cargo cover can be used to
cover the cargo area behind the third
row seats. When the third row seats
are folded down, the cargo cover can
be extended over the larger area. Do
not install the cover over the larger
area if the third row seats are not
f olded down. Cargo Hooks
Optional Separation Net
Optional Cargo Cover
Carrying Cargo
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CARGO
HOOKS GROCERY HOOKS
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FM Stereo Radio...................................
Reception .205
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Fog Lights .120
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Folding the Second Seat .144
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Folding the Third Seat .145
........................
Four-way Flashers .122
..............................
Front Airbags .9,27
......................................
Front Seat .140
....................................
Adjusting .140
.....................................
Airbags .9,27
.......................................
Heaters .148
.................................................
Fuel .322
......................
Fill Door and Cap .323
...........................................
Gauge .72
................
Octane Requirement .322
Opening the Fuel Fill Door
................................
Manually .446
...............................
Oxygenated .322
........................
Reserve Indicator .71
........................
Tank, Filling the .323
......................
Tighten Fuel Cap .324
.....................
Fuses, Checking the .440
...............
Gas Mileage, Improving .327 .........................................
Gasoline .322
...........................................
Gauge .72
.....................
Low Fuel Indicator .71
................
Octane Requirement .322
........................
Tank, Ref ueling .323
................
Gas Station Procedures .323
Gauges
...
Engine Coolant Temperature .72
...............................................
Fuel .72
...............................
Speedometer .72
.................................
Tachometer .72
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight .......................................
Rating) .364
GCWR (Gross Combined Weight .......................................
Rating) .364
............
Gearshif t Lever Positions .342
......................................
Glove Box .164
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
.......................................
Rating) .364
.............
Halogen Headlight Bulbs .403
..........................
HandsFreeLink .280
..............................
HFL Buttons .281
............
Hazard Warning Flashers .122 .....................................
Headlights .118
........................................
Aiming .403
..................
Automatic Lighting .119
.........
Daytime Running Lights .120
..................
High Beam Indicator .70
.........
High Beams, Turning on .118
....................
Lights On Indicator .70
..........
Low Beams, Turning on .118
.......................
Reminder Chime .118
........
Replacing Halogen Bulbs .403
.................................
Turning on .118
.....................................
Washers .117
...................................
Headphones .266
............................
Head Restraints .141
...............................
Heated Mirror .156
...............................
Heaters, Seats .148
.....................
Heating and Cooling .170
...............
High-Low Beam Switch .118
HomeLink Universal
................................
Transceiver .276
.......................
Hood, Opening the .325
................................................
Horn .115
...
Identif ication Number, Vehicle .450
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Tachometer .72
...............................................
Seats .140
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Adjusting the Second Seat .144
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Folding the Second Seat .144
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Folding the Third Seat .145
........................
Head Restraints .141
.......................................
Heaters .148
......................
Position Memory .157
....................
Third Row Access .145
............................
Security System .269
Sensors
....
Driver’s Seat Position Sensor .29
Front Passenger’s Weight
.....................................
Sensors .29
......................
Impact Sensors .25,26
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Sequential SportShif t Mode .343
...............................
Serial Number .450
...........................
Service Intervals .383
...........................
Service Manual .469
.........
Service Station Procedures .323
.......................................
Indicator .69
..
Torque Distribution Monitor .348
Shif ting the Automatic .............................
Transmission .341
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Shif t Lever Position Indicator .341
........................
Shif t Lock Release .346 ....................................
Side Airbags .30
................................
Of f Indicator .33
......................
Side Curtain Airbags .32
Side Marker Lights, Bulb
.........................
Replacement in .404
...............................
Signaling Turns .67
.....................................
Snow Tires .419
........................
Sound System .180,200
Spare Tire
..............................
Inf lating .416,424
............................
Specif ications .453
....................
Specif ications Charts .452
................................
Speed Limiter .346
................................
Speed Control .270
...................................
Speedometer .72
..........
SRS, Additional Inf ormation .24
...
Additional Safety Precautions .35
......
Airbag System Components .24
.............................
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 .32
.............................
SRS Indicator .33,66 ..
START (Ignition Key Position) .129
.......................
Starting the Engine .339
...................
Auto Control Mode .339
In Cold Weather at High
..................................
Altitude .340
................
With a Dead Battery .432
..............
State Emissions Testing .460
........
Steam Coming f rom Engine .434
Steering Wheel
................................
Adjustment .124
...........
Anti-thef t Column Lock .129
......................
Buttons .233,270,281
......................
Position Memory .157
...
Stereo Sound System .180,181,200
..................
Storage Compartment .164
....................
Storing Your Vehicle .422
........................................
Sun Visor .166
Supplemental Restraint System
......................................
Servicing .35
.........................
SRS Indicator .33,66
...................
System Components .24
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Synthetic Oil .394
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