2013 Acura MDX display

Parental Level
You can place an auditory restriction
by changing the parental control
level. The higher the level number,
the lower the restriction.
Highlight‘‘Parental Level’’and press
the ENTER button. You will see the
submenu. If you select‘‘No’’and
press the ENTER button, the screen
goes back to the‘‘Others’’menu.
When you select and enter‘‘Yes,’’the
display changes as shown above. To
change the level, you need to enter
your four digit password. Select the
number for the first digit by turning
the interface dial, and enter it by
pressing the ENTER button. Repeat
this until all four digits are filled.
Press the
button on the control
panel.
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If the system does not recognize the
password you entered, you will see
the above display. Repeat the
parental control level steps until you
enter the correct password.
If you enter the password correctly,
you can then change the parental
control level.
Once you correctly enter the
password, turn the interface dial to
change the level, and then press the
ENTER button. Press the
button to
enter your selection.Changing the Password
The password was set to‘‘1111’’
when the vehicle left the factory.
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To change the password, select
‘‘Password.’’You will see the above
menu displayed. Select‘‘Yes’’by
turning the interface dial, then press
the ENTER button.
If you select‘‘No,’’and press the
ENTER button, the display returns to
the‘‘Others’’menu.
Select the first digit by turning the
interface dial, and enter it by
pressing the ENTER button. Repeat
this until all four digits are entered.
Press the
button on the control
panel.
If the system does not recognize the
password you entered, you will see
the above display. Repeat the
password setting steps until you
enter the correct password.
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If you forget the password, select
‘‘Password,’’and press the
button
10 times.
The display changes as shown above.
If you want to use the default
password (1111), select‘‘Yes,’’and
press the ENTER button.
The message‘‘Default password
setting applied’’is displayed for 5
seconds.Remote Control
The rear control panel can be
detached from the ceiling unit and
used as a remote control. To remove
it from the ceiling unit, press the
release button. The control panel will
swing down partway. Pivot it down
further past the detent until it
detaches from the hinge. To reinstall
it, reverse the procedure.RELEASE BUTTON
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DVD Player Error Messages
The chart on the right explains the
error messages you may see in the
display while playing a disc.
If you see an error message in the
display while playing a disc, press
the eject button. After ejecting the
disc, check it for damage or
deformation. If there is no damage,
insert the disc again.
The audio system will try to play the
disc. If there is still a problem, the
error message will reappear. Press
the eject button, and pull out the
disc.
Insert a different disc. If the new disc
plays, there is a problem with the
first disc. If the error message cycle
repeats and you cannot clear it, take
your vehicle to a dealer.Error Message Cause Solution
DISC ERRORFOCUS ErrorPress the disc eject button, and remove the disc.
Check for an error indication. Insert the disc again.
If the code does not disappear or the disc cannot be
removed, consult your dealer.
MECH ERRORMechanical ErrorPress the disc eject button, and remove the disc.
Check for an error indication. Insert the disc again.
If the code does not disappear or the disc cannot be
removed, consult your dealer.
HEAT ERRORHigh Temperature Will disappear when the temperature returns to
normal.
REGION ERRInvalid region codeThe disc is not playable in this unit. Eject the disc,
and insert a disc compatible with this system.
PARENT ERRInvalid parental
control levelReinsert the disc, and increase the parental control
level (see page 331).
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Compass OperationOn models without navigation systemCompass operation can be affected
by driving near power lines or
stations, across bridges, through
tunnels, over railroad crossings, past
large vehicles, or driving near large
objects that can cause a magnetic
disturbance. It can also be affected
by accessories such as antennas and
roof racks that are mounted by
magnets.
Compass Calibration
If you see‘‘－－’’in the compass
display and‘‘CAL’’and‘‘
’’are
shown in the calendar display, the
compass is self-calibrating.
The compass may need to be
manually calibrated after exposure to
a strong magnetic field. If the
compass seems to be continually
showing the wrong direction and is
not self-calibrating, do the following.
1. Press and hold the SET button for
five seconds until the clock display
changes to‘‘ZON ? N.’’(Clock
adjustment mode will be started
after the first two seconds.)
2. Press the SET button.‘‘CAL ? N’’
will be displayed. At this point,
pressing the SET button will exit
calibration mode.3. Press the▼button.‘‘CAL ? Y’’will
be displayed.
4. Press the SET button. The
compass display will change to
‘‘－－’’and‘‘CAL’’and‘‘
’’are
shown.
5. Drive the vehicle slowly in two
complete circles.
COMPASS DISPLAYPress and
hold SET
Press SET
Press▼
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6. When the display goes from
‘‘－－’’to an actual heading, the
unit is calibrated and the display
returns to normal.
NOTE:Do this procedure in an open
area, away from buildings, power
lines, and other vehicles.Compass Zone SelectionIn most areas, there is a variation
between magnetic north and true
north. Zone selection is required so
the compass can compensate for this
variation. To check and select the
zone, do this:
1. Press and hold the SET button for
five seconds until the clock display
changes to‘‘ZON ? N.’’(Clock
adjustment mode will be started
after the first two seconds.)
2. Press the▼button.‘‘ZON ? Y’’will
be displayed.
3. Press the SET button. The zone
the compass is currently in will be
displayed.4. Find the zone for your area on the
map.
5. If the zone is incorrect, press the
▼button to cycle the count down,
or the▲button to cycle the count
up. Once the correct zone is
displayed, continue to step 6.
6. Press the SET button to set the
zone selection.
7. Press and hold the SET button for
about 5 seconds to exit the zone
selection and return display to
normal.
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ACC ComponentsIf equippedAdaptive cruise control (ACC)
consists of a radar sensor in the front
grille, the MAIN buttons on the
steering wheel, and the ACC
functions of the multi-information
display.
The radar sensor for ACC is shared
with the collision mitigation braking
system™(CMBS™). For more
information on the radar sensor, see
page 464. For more information on
CMBS, see page 463.
MULTI-INFORMATION
DISPLAYACC INDICATOR
RES/ACCEL
BUTTON
MAIN
BUTTON
SET/DECEL
BUTTON DISTANCE
BUTTON CANCEL
BUTTON
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