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To reset the moonroof control unit, do this:
1. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0). 
2. Press and hold the tilt switch, and turn the ignition 

switch to ON (II). 

3. Release the tilt switch, and turn the ignition switch 

to LOCK (0).

4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 four times.
5. Press and hold the moonroof open switch for 

3 seconds after the moonroof is fully opened.

6. Press and hold the moonroof close switch for 

3 seconds after the moonroof is fully closed (tilted).

7. Confirm that the moonroof control unit is reset by 

using the moonroof AUTO OPEN and AUTO 

CLOSE functions.

For more information, refer to the Body Electrical 

section of the 

2008 MDX Service Manual

NOTE: The moonroof auto-reverse feature does not 

require initialization, and disconnecting the battery 

does not require initialization of the AUTO function. 

The moonroof can also be opened with the remote 

transmitter. 

Check/Refresh the XM Satellite Radio Dealer 

Demo Service

The XM Satellite Radio comes from the factory 

activated with the dealer demo service. Once you 

install the No. 4 fuse, the XM radio will receive the full 

range of available XM channels. Make sure this service 

is activated by checking if the radio is getting channels 

000

001

007

009

047

122

174

, and 

247

. If it is not, 

do a rapid refresh on the 

i

N (Interactive Network). 

Without the dealer demo service activated, the XM 

radio only displays channels 

000

001

174

, and 

247

To check if the dealer demo service is activated, do 

this:
1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II). Turn on the 

radio, and enter the audio unit anti-theft code. Then 

press the XM button.

2. Make sure the radio is in 

CHANNEL MODE

not

 

CATEGORY MODE

. Press and hold the DISP-

MODE button for 6 seconds (models without 

navigation), or touch the 

MODE

 icon (models with 

navigation) to switch between modes.

3. Tune to channel 

001

 (the XM preview channel) to 

make sure you are receiving the XM signal. If you 

do not get a clear signal, park the vehicle outside 

where there is a clear view of the southern sky.

4. Turn the TUNE knob on the audio unit display. 

• If you can tune to channels 

000

001

007

009

047

122

174,

 and 

247

, the dealer demo service 

is activated. Tune to channel 

001

 and leave the 

radio turned on for 7 minutes to refresh the 

dealer demo service. No further action is needed.

• If you can only tune to channels 

000

001

174

and 

247

, the dealer demo service is not yet 

activated, and an activation refresh needs to be 

done. Go to step 5.

 5. Turn the TUNE knob to 

000

, then write down the

8-digit XM radio ID number you see in the audio 

unit display. You need this number, your dealer 

number, and the VIN to do an activation refresh of 

the dealer demo service. Then go to step 6.
NOTE: 
• If you cannot tune to channel 

000

, you are in 

CATEGORY MODE

. See step 2 to switch from 

CATEGORY MODE

 to 

CHANNEL MODE

.

• The ID number does not include the letters I, O, 

S, or F.

 6. Go to an 

i

N workstation. 

NOTE: If you do not have access to 

i

N, call XM 

Satellite Radio at 

(800) 852-9696

, and follow the 

instructions of the automated menu. When the 

agent answers, ask for a rapid dealer activation 

refresh, then go to step 9. 

7. From the 

i

N main menu, click on 

SERVICE

, click on 

Service Bay

, and then click on 

XM Radio

. This 

brings up the 

DEALER ACTIVATION REFRESH

 

screen.
NOTE: If you cannot bring up this display, call the 

i

N Support Center at 

(800) 245-4343

.

 8. Enter the 8-digit XM Satellite Radio ID number you 

wrote down in step 5. Then click on 

Submit

. You 

will see the 

ACTIVATION REFRESH 

screen once 

the ID number is recognized.
NOTE: If you entered the ID number incorrectly, or 

it was not recognized, you will see an error display. 

If this happens, follow the instructions on the 

display.

9. Turn the TUNE knob to 

001

 to make sure you are 

receiving the XM signal. If you do not get a clear 

signal, park the vehicle outside where there is a 

clear view of the southern sky, then go to step 10.

10. Leave the radio on for at least 10 minutes, then go 

to step 11.

Summary of Contents for MDX 2008

Page 1: ... Enter the Audio and Navigation System Anti Theft Codes Set the Clock and Calendar Models Without Navigation Check the Clock Models With Navigation Remove the Protective Coverings From the Interior Remove the Protective Coverings From the Exterior Install the Floor Mats Check Set the Tire Pressures Including the Spare Tire Install the Front License Plate Holder Install the Front Strakes Install th...

Page 2: ...r entering the anti theft codes attach one set of the anti theft code stickers for the audio system and the navigation system onto the appropriate card The second set of stickers should be given to the client for safekeeping rather than left in the vehicle Set the Clock and Calendar Models Without Navigation You can see the clock and calendar information on the upper display 1 Press and hold the S...

Page 3: ...fore setting the pressure Install the Front License Plate Holder The front license plate holder and mounting hardware are in the rear cargo area If state regulations require that a front license plate be installed do this 1 Reach behind the front bumper and remove the two bumper plugs by releasing the lock tabs 2 Insert the two clip nuts install the holder onto the bumper with the two washer bolts...

Page 4: ...h to the ACC I or ON II position then insert the DVD into the DVD player NOTE The DVD Audio Demonstration Disc will work in both players but the Acura MDX Advanced Technology Tour DVD Video disc will only work in the DVD player 6 Release the screen by pressing the RELEASE button then lower the screen to the detent 7 Adjust the volume with the dial on the earpiece 8 While the DVD is playing test th...

Page 5: ...u are receiving the XM signal If you do not get a clear signal park the vehicle outside where there is a clear view of the southern sky 4 Turn the TUNE knob on the audio unit display If you can tune to channels 000 001 007 009 047 122 174 and 247 the dealer demo service is activated Tune to channel 001 and leave the radio turned on for 7 minutes to refresh the dealer demo service No further action...

Page 6: ...nt s XM radio presets will be lost if you disconnect the 12 volt battery or if it goes dead Be sure to write down the presets before disconnecting the 12 volt battery Do the HandsFreeLink Operational Check To confirm that the HFL HandsFreeLink system is working and ready to use start the vehicle and hold the HFL BACK button on the steering wheel for 10 seconds The system should say The HandsFreeLi...

Page 7: ...high rpm pattern learn Make sure you do the low rpm pattern learn first 1 Low rpm Pattern Learn Shift to 2 or D3 and decelerate with the throttle fully closed from 2 500 rpm to 1 000 rpm 2 High rpm Pattern Learn With the transmission in the sequential sportshift mode shift to 1 and decelerate with the throttle fully closed from 5 000 rpm to 3 000 rpm Check Clean the Front Grilles The new grilles u...

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