2011 Acura MDX Advanced Technology Guide

3.Push USB/AUX to begin playing.
2. Connect the USB connector to your
iPod dock connector or flash drive.1. Open the center console\b and
pull out the USB adapter cable.
1. To record a song sample\b press
and hold XM for about 2 seconds.
2. To replay stored information\b push
the interface dial down. 3.
Turn the selector knob to select
“NOTE\b” then pressENTER.
4. Turn the selector knob to select a
sound file\b then pressENTER. The
selected recording plays.
B L \b E T O O T H® A U D I O( T e c h \b A d v a n c e P a c k a g e )
Play audio files from your compatible phone through your vehicle’s audio system. Visit
www.acura.com/handsfreelink to check if this feature is available on your phone.
i P o d ® o r U S B F l a s h M e m o r y( T e c h \b A d v a n c e P a c k a g e )
Play audio files from your compatible iPod or USB flash memory device through your
vehicle’s audio system. See your Owner’s Manual for a list of compatible devices.
C o n n e c t i n g a n d P l a y i n g A u d i o F i l e s
R e c o r d i n g S o n g S a m p l e s
1. Make sure your phone is on and paired to HandsFreeLink (See
page \b7).
•Press () or () on the audio
control panel. •
Press (+) or () on the remote
audio controls.
There are two ways to skip through audio files*:
2.
Press USB/AUX repeatedly until
“Bluetooth Audio” appears.
3. Press “play” on your phone;
sound is redirected to the audio
system. Make sure the phone’s
volume is adjusted.
iPod is a registered trademark of Apple Computer\b Inc.\b registered in the U.S. and other countries. iPod not included.
P l a y i n gBluet\f\fthA u d i o F i l e s
S k i p p i n g
Bluet\f\fthA u d i o F i l e sN o t e F u n c t i o n( T e c h \b A d v a n c e P a c k a g e )
Use the Note function to store up to 3\f ten-second recordings of songs and song
information from XM®Radio (with an active subscription).
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3\f
* not supported on all phones
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H A R D D I S C D R I V E ( H D D ) A U D I O( T e c h \b A d v a n c e P a c k a g e )
Automatically record CDs onto your vehicle’s hard drive (by system default). Songs
begin to record once a CD is inserted into the disc slot.
P l a y i n g H D D A u d i o F i l e s
S e a r c h i n g f o r M u s i c
1. Press AUDIO.
2.Press HDD. 3. The first song of the last
recorded album plays. Press
() or () or (+) or () to skip
through songs.
1. Push the selector up to select
MUSIC SEARCH.
2. Select one of the categories. 3.
Select a track and pressENTER
to begin play.
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S O N G B Y V O I C ET M( S B V )( i P o d ® \b H D D )
Play songs from your iPod and HDD from most navigation/audio screens by using
simple voice commands.
P l a y i n g A u d i o F i l e s u s i n g V o i c e C o m m a n d s
U s i n g t h e “ P l a y ” C o m m a n d
Press and release the Talk button before you give a command.
The system
provides voice
feedback and
lists possible
matches.
The system
plays the
selection
and returns
to the Search
Mode
screen.
Say "iPod
search" or
"HDD search."
Say "Play" and
one of the
options on the
Search Mode
screen. For
example\b say
"Play Artist
XYZ."
Saythe
number of the
corresponding
selection you
wish to play.
For example\b
say "Four."
if exact
matchfound if exact
match
not found
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P l a y i n g A u d i o F i l e s u s i n g V o i c e C o m m a n d s ( c o n t i n u e d )
Press and release the Talk button before you give a command.
U s i n g t h e “ L i s t ” C o m m a n d
The system
provides
voice
feedback
and lists
possible
matches.
A list of tracks
from the
selected artist
displays.
Say
"iPod search"
or "HDD search."
Say "List" and
one of the
options on the
Search Mode
screen. For
example\b say
"List Artist XYZ."
Say the
number of
your selection.
For example\b
say "One."
The system
plays the
selection and
returns to the
Search Mode
screen. Say
the
number of
the artist.
For
example\b
say "Four."
if exact
matchfound if exact
match
not found
O p e r a t i n g t h e R E S f r o m t h e F r o n t S e a t
R E A R E N T E R T A I N M E N T S Y S T E M ( R E S )( i f e q u i p p e d )
Rear passengers can enjoy a different entertainment source than the front seat
occupants. If listening to the same media source\b both the driver and the rear
passenger have the ability to control functions for that source.
1.Press REAR PWR; the DVD
monitor automatically opens.
Rear passengers hear audio
through the wireless
headphones.
2. Press REAR CTRL OFF to
disable rear audio controls.
3. Press REAR SOURCE to
temporarily hear what is
playing in the rear.
4. Select a media source for
the rear passengers. Press
FRONT SOURCE to return to
the front audio controls.
O p e r a t i n g t h e R E S f r o m t h e R e a r S e a t
1. From the front audio panel\b make sure REAR PWR is on
and rear control is not
disabled.
2. From the rear control panel\b press DVD/AUX\b DISC/HDD\b XM\b
or FM/AM to make a selection.
4. The rear control panel can be detached and used as
a remote control. Press the
RELEASE button to remove it
from the ceiling.
3. Use the ( )(
)(
)( ) buttons
to navigate the menu on the
display. Pressthe ENT button
to select a function.
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C OLLI SI ON MI T IG AT ION BRAKI NG SYST E MT M( C MBST M)( Advance Pack age)
Alerts you to the possibility of a front-end collision and helps reduce the severity of the
collision if you are unable to avoid it.
Stage \b
Provides further warning
by lightly retracting the
seatbelt and applying
light brake force. A
beep sounds and
“BRAKE” continues to
flash on the MID.
Stage 1
Senses a quickly
approaching object
and prompts you to
take preventive action
by flashing a “BRAKE”
warning on the MID.
Stage 3
Applies stronger
seatbelt retraction and
brake force to prepare
the driver and front
passenger for impact.
= Brake Force= Brake Force
T u r n i n g C M B S O f f \b O n
CMBS O\f\f
You hear a beep and the
CMBS indicator turns off.
CMBS On You hear a beep\b a message
appears on the MID\b and the CMBS
indicator turns on.
CMBS OFF
CMBS
* Depending on the circumstances\b CMBS may not go through all of the alert stages before initiating the last stage.
\f S t a g e s o f C M B S *
CMBS can be turned off/on by pressing and holding the CMBS OFF button
on the dashboard.
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B L I N D S P O T I N F O R M A T I O N S Y S T E M ( B S I )( A d v a n c e P a c k a g e )
Assists you in determining if there are vehicles in your blind spots.
T u r n i n g B S I O f f \b O n
Lane ChangePassing and P
assedConflictMerging
A radar sensor on each corner of the rear bumper alerts you to a detected
vehicle in your blind spot.
Minimum operating speed: 6-7 mph
When a vehicle is detected in
your blind spot\b the blind spot
indicator turns on and stays lit
until the area is clear.
OFFON
H o w I t W o r k s
When your turn signal is on and a
vehicle is detected\b the blind
spot indicator blinks until the area
is clear or the turn signal is off.
Press the BSI OFF
button on the
dashboard to
turn BSI off or on.
A message
briefly appears
on the MID
screen showing
the system status.
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If there is no vehicle ahead of you within the
ACC range\b a dotted-line vehicle icon appears
on the MID.
RangeMID Screen
Long
Middle
Short
Press the Distance button to
shuffle through three ranges. The selected range and set
speed are shown on the MID.
Note: The ACC radar sensor in the front grille can detect and monitor the distance of a
vehicle up to approximately 1\f\f yards ahead.
Long range
Middle range
Short range
ACC automatically adjusts the following distance based on the range
selected and your vehicle speed.
C h a n g i n g V e h i c l e D i s t a n c e
Control the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you.
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T u r n i n g A C C O n
A D A P T I V E C R U I S E C O N T R O L ( A C C )( A d v a n c e P a c k a g e )
Sets a time or space interval between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead of you.
When the vehicle ahead changes speed\b ACC senses the change and adapts to
maintain a set range.
1. Press MAIN.2. ACC appears on
the MID and the
ACC indicator
comes on.
S w i t c h i n g B e t w e e n A C C a n d S t a n d a r d C r u i s e C o n t r o l
U s i n g A C C
2. The selected mode appears
on the MID.
1.
Press and hold
the Distance
button for about
one second.
1. Press MAIN to
activate.
2. \fccelerate to the
desired speed
(above 25 mph).
3. Press and release
SET/DECEL\b then
release the
accelerator
pedal.
4. To increase
speed: Press and
hold RES/ACCEL.
To decrease
speed: Press and
hold SET/DECEL.
C a n c e l i n g A C C
•Press MAIN.
• Press CANCEL.
• Tap the brake
pedal.
There are three ways to cancel:
* Do not use ACC in heavy or stop-and-go traffic conditions.
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S A F E T Y R E M I N D E R
Your vehicle is equipped with airbags. Airbags do not replace your seat
belts; they add to the protection offered by seat belts. Airbags can help
protect you in some types of collisions\b but they do not provide protection in
all collisions.
Always make sure you and your passengers wear seat belts\b and that young
children are properly secured in a child seat or booster in the rear seat.
Never place an infant seat in the front passenger’s seat as the force of a
deploying airbag can seriously injure an infant.
F U E L R E Q U I R E M E N T
• Only use unleaded gasoline of 91 octane or higher.
• Some gasoline in North America contains MMT\b a manganese-based fuel additive. Prolonged and consistent use of gasoline containing
MMT can deteriorate your vehicle’s performance\b fuel economy\b and
the emission control system. Always use MMT-free gasoline if available.
Failures caused by use of gasoline containing MMT may not be
covered under warranty.
• “TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline” meets a new gasoline standard jointly established by leading automotive manufacturers to meet the needs
of today's advanced engines. In most cases\b qualifying gasoline
retailers will identify their gasoline as having met “TOP TIER Detergent
Gasoline” standards at the retail location. This fuel is guaranteed to
contain the proper level of detergent additives and be free of metallic
additives. This helps avoid build-up of deposits in your engine and
emission control system. Because the level of detergency and harmful
metallic additives (such as MMT) in gasoline vary in the market\b Acura
endorses the use of “TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline” where available to
help maintain the performance and reliability of your vehicle. For more
information\b visit www.toptiergas.com.
• For further important information on fuel and lubricants for your car and information on gasoline that does not contain MMT\b contact your
dealer or visit My Acura at www.myacura.com.
R E G I S T E R A TW W W . M Y A C U R A . C O M
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