2012 Acura MDX Advanced Technology Guide

V O I C E R E C O G N I T I O N
F u n c t i o n s b y V o i c e C o m m a n d
To keep your eyes on the road and hands on the wheel\b use voice commands for
hands-free calling\b navigation\b audio\b climate control\b and AcuraLink functions. For a
full list of commands\b say“Information” and“Voice Help.”
Control five different systems with the steering wheel buttons and the
ceiling microphone.
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Advance Package shown
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B L U E T O O T H® H A N D S F R E E L I N K ®p. 25
A C U R A L I N K *p. 24
A U D I O*p. 19
C L I M A T E *p. 19
N A V I G A T I O N *p. 2\f
*Voice commands for these systems are available on Tech/Advance Package only.
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U s i n g t h e V o i c e C o m m a n d S y s t e mV o i c e C o m m a n d T i p s
HFL Talk button:
Give HFL
commands and answer
incoming calls.
HFL Back button: Cancel a
command and end or decline
a call.
B a s e M o d e l
PickUp button: Answer an
incoming call\b or go directly to the
Cellular Phone screen.
HangUp button: End a call or
decline a call.
Talk button: Give HFL\b navigation\b
audio\b climate control\b or
AcuraLink commands.
Back button: Cancel a command
and return to the previous screen.
T e c h \b A d v a n c e P a c k a g e
• To hear a list of available commands at any time\b press and release the
Talk button\b then say“Help.”
• When using the Talk button\b wait for a beep\b then give a command.
• When the Talk button is pressed\b all available voice commands are highlighted in blue.
• Speak in a clear\b natural voice.
• Reduce all background noise.
• Adjust the dashboard and side vents away from the microphone in the ceiling.
• Close the windows.
C o m m o n l y U s e d V o i c e C o m m a n d s
Press and release the Talk button before you give a command.
L o o k f o r R e s t a u r a n t s
N e a r Y o u r L o c a t i o n
Say a command like “Display
restaurants” to see restaurant icons
appear on the map.
A d j u s t V e h i c l e ’ s C l i m a t e
S e t t i n g
Say a command like “Air
conditioner on” and“Fan speed 4”
to achieve a comfortable climate
setting.
M a k e A u d i o S e l e c t i o n s
Say a command like “Radio 97.\f
FM” or“CD play track 5” to select
that station or song.
G e t E s t i m a t e d D i s t a n c e
t o D e s t i n a t i o n
After a destination is entered\b say
“How far to the destination?” to
hear the remaining distance.
Here are some examples of commonly used voice commands. Try some of these
to familiarize yourself with the voice command system.
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C o m m o n l y U s e d 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.Press and release the Talk button before you give a command.
G e n e r a l C o m m a n d s(Accepted on most screens to change displays)
• Display map
• Display menu
• Information• Display audio
screen
• What time is it?
F i n d P l a c e C o m m a n d s(Accepted on Map screen)
• Find nearest: - ATM
- gas station
- Mexican restaurant
- post office - bank
- Acura dealer
- airport
- hospital
D i s p l a y C o m m a n d s(Accepted on Map screen)
• Display (or hide):
- ATM
- gas station
- restaurant
- post office • Display north up/
heading up
• Zoom in/out
• Go home
• Display current location
N a v i g a t i o n C o m m a n d s(Accepted on Map screen after a destination is entered)
A u d i o C o m m a n d s(Accepted on most screens)
• Radio on
• Radio # FM/AM
• Radio preset 1/2/3/4/5/6
• XM channel #
• XM 1/2 preset 1/2/3/4/5/6 • CD play
• CD play track #
• CD skip
forward/back
• iPod/USB/HDD play
S e t u p C o m m a n d s(Accepted on Setup screen)
W e a t h e r C o m m a n d s *(Accepted on map screen)
• Brightness
up/down
• Volume up/down/ min/max/off • Interface dial
feedback on/off
• Display weather
• Display weather icons • Display weather
warning icons
H e l p C o m m a n d s(Accepted on most screens)
• Help (list of available commands forcurrent screen)
• Voice command help (from the INFO screen - list of all available navigation\b
audio\b and climate control commands)
C l i m a t e C o n t r o l C o m m a n d s(Accepted on most screens)
T r a f f i c C o m m a n d s *(Accepted on Map screen)
• Display traffic
• Display traffic
speeds • Display traffic icons
• Display traffic incidents/list
*subscription required
• How long/far to the destination?
• Display destination map
• Display entire route • Air conditioner
on/off
• Rear defrost on/off
• Climate control recirculate/fresh
air • Fan speed
up/down
• Temperature # degrees (# = 57–87)
• Temperature max hot/cold
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M a p S c r e e n L e g e n d
U s i n g t h e F i n d N e a r e s t C o m m a n dE n t e r i n g a D e s t i n a t i o n A d d r e s s U s i n g V o i c e C o m m a n d s
N A V I G A T I O N( T e c h \b A d v a n c e P a c k a g e )
Real-time navigation system uses GPS and a map database to show your current
location and help guide you to a desired destination.
Press and release the Talk button before you give a command.Find a nearby point of interest\b such as a gas station\b movie theater\b
restaurant\b etc.Press and release the Talk button before you give a command.
1. From the map screen\b say
“Find nearest ATM.”
2. A list of the nearest ATMs in your area is displayed by
shortest distance to
destination.
3. Say the number next to the
destination you want.
4. The system calculates and displays the route.
Calculated Route
Distance to go
Direction of destination
Current vehicle
location
1.
Say “Display menu. ”
Say “Address.”
2. Say “Street,” thensaythe
street name on the next
screen. Do not include the
direction (N\b S\b E\b W) or type
(St.\b Ave.\b Blvd.\b etc.).
3. A list of street names appears. Say the number next to the
street you want. 4.
Say the entire street address
number. For example\b “\f\b2\b3\b
4.” If necessary\b say“OK” to
proceed.
5. If the street address is in more than one city\b a list of city
names appears. Saythe
number next to the city you
want.
6. The system displays the “Calculate route to” screen.
Say “OK” to set the route.
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Set a destination using a street address. For other destination options\b see
your Navigation Manual.
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A C U R A L I N K R E A L T I M E W E A T H E RT M*
Provides continuously updated weather conditions\b warnings\b and forecasts in
major metro areas.
A C U R A L I N K R E A L T I M E T R A F F I CT M*
Provides continuously updated info\b including traffic speed\b incidents\b and
construction in major metro areas.
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Press and release the Talk button before you give a command.
D i s p l a y i n g T r a f f i c I n f o r m a t i o n
Say “Display traffic ” to view traffic flow and incident icons.
\bOTE:Traffic flow and incident
icons can only be displayed on
map scales of 5 miles (8 km) or
less.
Heavy traffic
Moderate traffic
Freeflow traffic
* Subscription\bbased service through Sirius XM Radio®(free 90\bday trial upon vehicle purchase)
Traffic
Flow
data
Incident
icon
Incident
Incident Icons
Congestion
Construction
Road
closed
Weather
1. Say “Display traffic incidents”
to view a list of incidents on
your route.
2. Say the number of the incident
you want to avoid. When the
incident appears\b say“Traffic
detail.”
3. Say “Avoid\b” and the incident
list returns.
4. Say “Reroute ” to set the new
route.
T r a f f i c R e r o u t i n gWhen a destination is set\b you can create a detour to avoid traffic incidents
or congestion (if Traffic Rerouting is set to ON in Setup).
Press and release the Talk button before you give a command.
D i s p l a y i n g W e a t h e r I c o n s
Say “Display weather ”to view weather icons for each city.
*Subscription\bbased service through Sirius XM Radio®(free 90\bday trial upon vehicle purchase)
Clear
Weather Icons
Partly
Cloudy
Cloudy
Fog
Rain
Snow
W e a t h e r F o r e c a s t
Say
“Weather forecast” to view a
1-day or 3-day forecast of your
current position or city vicinity.
R a d a r I m a g e M a p
Say “Radar map” to view color-
coded rain or snow systems.
W e a t h e r W a r n i n g L i s t
Say “Warning list sorted by distance”
to view a list of all U.S. weather
warnings by distance.
W e a t h e r W a r n i n g M a p
Say “Warning map” to view color-
coded severe weather systems.
D i s p l a y i n g W e a t h e r I n f o r m a t i o n
Say “Information,” then“Weather information” for the following options:
\bOTE:
Weather icons are
available on all map scales.
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A C U R A L I N K® M E S S A G E S( T e c h \b A d v a n c e P a c k a g e )
Acura periodically sends you messages on vehicle features\b recall and safety
information\b maintenance reminders\b and diagnostic information. Visit
www.acura.com/handsfreelink to check if your phone is compatible.
B L \b E T O O T H®
H A N D S F R E E L I N K ®( B a s e M o d e l )
Place and receive phone calls through your vehicle’s audio system. Visit
www.acura.com/handsfreelink to check if your phone is compatible.
U s i n g H F L
HFL Talk button:Give HFL
commands and answer incoming
calls.
HFL Back button: Cancel a
command and end or decline a
call.
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Press and release the HFL Talk button before you give a command.
1. Enable “Discovery” or
“Search” mode on your
compatible phone
3. HFL gives you a four-digit code that also appears
on the MID. 5. HFL asks you to name the
phone. For example\b say
“Mary's phone.” The phone
is now paired.
2. Say “Phone setup,” then
say “Pair.” 4.
Search for HandsFreeLink
from your phone\b and
enter the code when
prompted. Connectto HFL.
P a i r i n g Y o u r P h o n e
Press and release the Talk button before you give a command.
1. When you receive a new message\b an envelope icon
appears on the map screen.
2. Say “Messages,” and a list of
messages appears.
3. Say the number of the
message you want to
hear.
V i e w i n g N e w M e s s a g e s
S c h e d u l i n g a D e a l e r A p p o i n t m e n t
1. Using the Interface Dial\b open a maintenance or
product update message.3. The system searches for the next available appointment at your registered dealer.
Select “Confirm Appointment” if you are
satisfied with the date.
2. Select “Schedule
Dealer Appt.”4. Select “OK” to set the appointment.
To use this feature\b register at My Acura (www.myacura.com)\b and make sure your
compatible phone is paired (see page \b7) and set up for data connection.
\bOTE:If you are not satisfied with the available date, use the Call option to call your
dealer directly.
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P a i r i n g Y o u r P h o n e
M a k i n g a C a l l
Press and release the HFL Talk button before you give a command.
1. Say “Call” and the phone
number.
2. Say “Call” or“Dial” to
begin the call. 3. The call is connected and
heard through the
speakers.
B L \b E T O O T H®H A N D S F R E E L I N K®( Tech \bAdvance Package)
Place and receive phone calls through your vehicle's navigation and audio systems.
Visitwww.acura.com/handsfreelink to check if your phone is compatible.
Press and release the Talk button before you give a command.
3. Say “Pair phone .”
2.
Say “Setup Bluetooth
phone .”
4. HFL gives you a 4-digit pass-
key and begins to search
for your phone.
5. Put your phone in discovery
mode\b and searchfor
HandsFreeLink.
6. When your phone prompts you\b input the 4-digit pass-
key and connect to HFL.
1.Press the Pick-Up button to
access the Cellular Phone
screen\b and say“Phone setup.”
PickUp button: Answer an
incoming call\b or go directly to the
Cellular Phone screen.
HangUp button: End a call or
decline a call.
Talk button: Give HFL commands.
Back button: Cancel a command
and return to the previous screen.
U s i n g H F L
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1
IN USE
C
CALLING
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R e c e i v i n g a C a l l
1. A notification is heard\b and
“INCOMING CALL” and the phone
number appear on the MID.
2. Press the HFL Talk button to
accept the call. 3.
Press the HFL Back button to
decline or end the call.
INCOMING
CALL
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M a k i n g a C a l l
Press and release the Talk button before you give a command.
1. Press the Pick-Up button to
access the Cellular Phone
screen.
2. Say “Dial.” 3.
Say the entire phone
number.4. Say “Dial” to begin the call.
R e c e i v i n g a C a l l
1. When you receive an incoming call\b you hear a notification and see
one of the following pop-up messages:
3.Press the Hang-Up button
to end or decline the call.2. Press the Pick-Up button to
accept the call.
On the audio screen
On the navigation
map screen
On the Cellular
Phone screen
D i a l i n g a N u m b e r
Press and release the Talk button before you give a command.
U s i n g S p e e d D i a l a n d V o i c e T a g s
Press and release the Talk button before you give a command.
1. Press the Pick-Up button to
access the Cellular Phone
screen.
2. Say “Phonebook.” HFL imports your phonebook
if it is not already imported.4. Once the phonebook
imports\b saythe number of
the entry you want to call.
* Visit www.acura.com/handsfreelink to check if this feature is available on your phone.
U s i n g t h e I m p o r t e d P h o n e b o o k *Note:See your Owner’s Manual for instructions on storing speed
dial entries and accompanying voice tags. 3. The call is connected and
heard through the
speakers.
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2. Say the number next to one of
the first four entries. For example\b
“One.” For the complete list of
speed dial entries\b say“More
speed dial.” If a speed dial has a stored
voice tag\b say“Call” and
the voice tag name. For
example\b “Call Mary.”
1.
Press the Pick-Up button to
access the Cellular Phone
screen.
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