2013 Acura MDX audio

Vanity MirrorTo use the vanity mirror on the back
of the sun visor, pull up the cover.
The vanity mirror light will not come
on if the sun visor is slid outward.Accessory Power Sockets
Your vehicle has two or three
accessory power sockets, depending
on the model. All models have the
front accessory power socket under
the audio system and rear socket
behind the third row seat on the
driver's side.
On models without rear entertainment
systemThe accessory power socket is
located at the back of the front
console compartment.
To use an accessory power socket,
the ignition switch must be in the
ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position.
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Interior Convenience Items
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Instruments and Controls
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The climate control system in your
vehicle provides a comfortable driving
environment in all weather conditions.
The standard audio system has many
features. This section describes those
features and how to use them.
Your vehicle has an anti-theft audio
system that requires a code number to
enable it.
The security system helps do
discourage vandalism and theft to your
vehicle.
Climate Control System
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182
Rear Climate Controls
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187
Audio System
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192
Playing the AM/FM Radio (Models
without navigation system)
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193
Playing the XM
®Radio (Models
without navigation system)
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197
Playing Discs (Models without
navigation system)
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203Disc Changer Error Message
(Models without navigation
system)
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211
Audio System (Models with
navigation system)
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212
Playing the AM/FM Radio (Models
with navigation system)
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213
Playing the XM
®Radio (Models
with navigation system)
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226
Playing a Disc (Models with
navigation system)
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235
Disc Player Error Messages
(Models with navigation
system)
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246
Protecting Your Discs
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247
Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD)
Audio (Models with navigation
system)
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250
Playing an iPod
®(Models with
navigation system)
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278
iPod
®Error Messages (Models
with navigation system)
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286
Playing a USB Flash Memory
Device (Models with navigation
system)
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287USB Flash Memory Device Error
Messages (Models with
navigation system)
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297
Bluetooth
®Audio System (Models
with navigation system)
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298
AM/FM Radio Reception
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303
Remote Audio Controls
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305
Auxiliary Input Jack
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307
Radio Theft Protection
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308
Setting the Clock and Calendar
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309
Rear Entertainment System
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310
Security System
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341
Compass
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342
Cruise Control
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345
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
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348
HomeLink
®Universal
Transceiver
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363
Bluetooth
®HandsFreeLink
®
(Models without navigation
system)
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365
Bluetooth
®HandsFreeLink
®
(Models with navigation
system)
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383
AcuraLink
®(U.S. models only)
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402
Rearview Mirror with Rearview
Camera Display
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417
Features
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Features
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An audio system is standard on all
models. Read the appropriate pages
(as shown below) to use your
vehicle's audio system.
For vehicles without navigation
system, see pages 193 through 211.
For vehicles with navigation system,
see pages 212 through 302.
Personalization Setting
When you unlock the doors with
your remote and turn the audio
system on, the driver's ID (Driver 1
or Driver 2) is detected, and the
radio presets and sound level
settings (see page 196,) are turned to
the respective memorized mode
automatically.
Without navigation system
With rear entertainment systemWith navigation system
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Adjusting the Sound
Press the TUNE (SOUND) knob
repeatedly to display the BASS,
TREBLE, FADER, BALANCE,
SUBWOOFER, CENTER, and SVC
(speed-sensitive volume
compensation) settings.
BASS－Adjusts the bass.
TREBLE－Adjusts the treble.
FADER－Adjusts the front-to-back
strength of the sound.
BALANCE－Adjusts the side-to-
side strength of the sound.
SUBWOOFER－Adjusts the
strength of sound from the
subwoofer speaker.
CENTER－Adjusts the strength of
sound from the center speaker.SVC－Adjusts the volume level
based on the vehicle speed.
Each mode is shown in the display as
it changes. Turn the TUNE knob to
adjust the setting to your liking.
When the level reaches the center,
you will see‘‘C’’in the display.
The system will return to the audio
display about 5 seconds after you
stop adjusting a mode.
Speed-sensitive Volume
Compensation (SVC)The SVC mode controls the volume
based on vehicle speed. The faster
you go, the louder the audio volume
becomes. As you slow down, the
audio volume decreases.
The SVC has four modes: SVC OFF,
SVC LOW, SVC MID, and SVC
HIGH. Turn the TUNE knob to
adjust the setting to your liking. If
you feel the sound is too loud,
choose low. If you feel the sound is
too quiet, choose high.Audio System Lighting
You can use the instrument panel
brightness control buttons to adjust
the illumination of the audio system
(see page 133). The audio system
illuminates when the parking lights
are on, even if the radio is off.
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Your vehicle is capable of receiving
XM
®Radio anywhere in the United
States and Canada, except Hawaii
Alaska, and Puerto Rico.
XM is a registered trademark of
Sirius XM Radio, Inc. and XM
CANADA
®is a registered business
name of Canadian Satellite Radio Inc.
XM Radio receives signals from two
satellites to produce clear, high-
quality digital reception. It offers
many channels in several categories.
Along with a large selection of
different types of music, XM Radio
allows you to view channel and
category selections in the display.Operating the XM Radio
To listen to XM Radio, turn the
ignition switch to the ACCESSORY
(I) or ON (II) position. Push the
VOL/
knob to turn on the audio
system, and press the
button.
The last channel you listened to will
show in the display. Adjust the
volume by turning the VOL/knob.
MODE－To switch between
channel mode and category mode,
press and hold the TITLE button
until the mode changes.
In the channel mode, you can select
all of the available channels. In the
category mode, such as Jazz, Rock,
Classical, etc., you can select all of
the channels within that category.
Each time you press and release the
TITLE button, the display changes in
the following sequence: channel
name, channel number, category,
artist name, and song title.You may experience periods when
XM Radio does not transmit the
artist's name and song title
information. If this happens, there is
nothing wrong with your system.
TUNE－Turn the TUNE knob to
change channel selections. Turn the
knob right for higher numbered
channels and left for lower numbered
channels. In the category mode, you
can only select channels within that
category.
CATEGORY (
or
)－Press
either button to select another
category.
Playing the XM
®Radio (Models without navigation system)
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SCAN－The SCAN function gives
you a sampling of all channels while
in the channel mode. In the category
mode, only the stations within that
category are scanned. To activate
scan, press the SCAN button. The
system plays each channel in
numerical order for about 10
seconds, then selects the next
channel. When you hear a channel
you want to continue listening to,
press the button again.
Preset－You can store up to 12
preset channels using the six preset
buttons. Each button stores one
channel from the XM1 band and one
channel from the XM2 band.
To store a channel:
1. Press the
button. Either
XM1 or XM2 will show in the
display.2. Use the TUNE knob, the
CATEGORY buttons, or the SCAN
buttons to tune to a desired
channel.
In category mode, only channels
within that category can be selected.
In channel mode, all channels can be
selected.
3. Pick the preset button you want for
that channel. Press and hold the
button until you hear a beep.
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to store the
first six channels.
5. Press the
button again. The
other XM band will show. Store
the next six channels using steps 2
and 3.
Once a channel is stored, simply
press and release the proper preset
button to tune to it.The presets may be lost if your
vehicle's battery goes dead, is
disconnected, or the radio fuse is
removed.
XM Radio Display Messages
‘‘LOADING’’－XM is loading the
audio or program information.
‘‘OFF AIR’’－The channel
currently selected is no longer
broadcasting.
‘‘UPDATING’’－The encryption
code is being updated. Wait until the
encryption code is fully updated.
Channels 0 and 1 should still work
normally.
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Playing the XM
®Radio (Models without navigation system)
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Features
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Depending on where you drive, you
may experience reception problems.
Interference can be caused by any of
these conditions:●Driving on the north side of an
east/west mountain road.●Driving on the north side of a large
commercial truck on an east/west
road.●Driving in tunnels.●Driving on a road beside a vertical
wall, steep cliff, or hill to the south
of you.●Driving on the lower level of a
multi-tiered road.●Driving on a single lane road
alongside dense trees taller than
50 ft. (15 m) to the south of you.●Large items carried on a roof rack.
There may be other geographic
situations that could affect XM Radio
reception.This device complies with the
appropriate requirements or the
required standards. See page 592 for
more information.
Receiving XM Radio Service
If your XM Radio service has expired
or you purchased your vehicle from a
previous owner, you can listen to a
sampling of the broadcasts available
on XM Radio. With the ignition
switch in the ACCESSORY (I) or the
ON (II) position, push the VOL/
knob to turn on the audio system,
and press the
button. A
variety of music types and styles will
play.If you decide to purchase XM Radio
service, contact XM Radio at
www.
siriusxm.com,
or at 1-800-852-9696. In
Canada, contact XM CANADA
®at
www.xmradio.ca,
or at 1-877-209-0079.
You will need to give them your radio
I.D. number and your credit card
number. To get your radio I.D.
number, press the
button,
then turn the selector knob until‘‘CH
000’’appears in the display. Your I.D.
will appear in the displays.
After you've registered with XM
Radio, keep your audio system in the
XM Radio mode while you wait for
activation. This should take about 30
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Playing the XM
®Radio (Models without navigation system)
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Features
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While waiting for activation, make
sure your vehicle remains in an open
area with good reception. Once your
audio system is activated,
‘‘CATEGORY’’or‘‘CHANNEL’’will
appear in the display, and you'll be
able to listen to XM Radio
broadcasts. XM Radio will continue
to send an activation signal to your
vehicle for at least 12 hours from the
activation request. If the service has
not been activated after 36 hours,
contact XM
®Radio. In Canada,
contact XM CANADA
®.
Playing the XM
®Radio (Models without navigation system)
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