2014 Acura MDX Advanced Technology Guide

How It Works
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14HOMELINK
®
Press and hold the button on the
remote and the HomeLink button at
the same time. Then, while
continuing to hold the HomeLink
button, press and release the button
on the remote every 2 seconds.Does the LED blink at a faster rate within 20 seconds?
Press and hold
the HomeLink
button again. Training
complete
YES
NO
HomeLink indicator
flashes for 2 seconds,
then remains on. HomeLink LED
remains on.
YES
NO
YES
NO
Position the remote transmitter you
wish to link 1–3 inches from the
HomeLink button you want to program.
1
Press and hold the desired HomeLink
button and the button on the remote
transmitter.Does the HomeLink indicator (LED) blink at a
faster rate after about 10 seconds?
2a
The remote has a rolling code.
Press the “learn” button on the
remote-controlled device (e.g.,
garage door opener).
Press the programmed HomeLink
button again; the remote-controlled
device should operate.
Within 30 seconds, press and hold
the programmed HomeLink button
for 2 seconds.
a
Press and hold the programmed
HomeLink button for about a
second.Does the device (garage door opener) work?
3b45
Program your vehicle to operate up to three remote-controlled devices around your
home, such as garage doors, lighting, or home security systems.
If you have any problems programming HomeLink, see the owner’s manual
included with the device you are trying to program, call HomeLink at
(800) 355-3515, or visit www.homelink.com .
REVERSE TILT DOOR MIRRORSWhen you shift into Reverse (R), you can tilt either outside door mirror down slightly
to improve your view as you parallel park. Shifting out of Reverse returns the tilted
mirror to its original position.
Training a Button
How It Works
• To tilt the driver’s door mirr or, move the mirror
selector switch to the left
(L) position.
• To tilt the passenger’s side door mirror, move the
mirror selector switch to
the right (R) position.
• To turn the feature off, move the switch to the
middle position.
SECOND-ROW SEATS WITH ONE-TOUCH ACCESSMove the second-row seats forward easily using one button to access the third-row
seats when the vehicle is stopped.
Press the button to move the
seat forward.
Push the seat back until it
locks into place to return it to
its original position.
From the back of the second-row seatsFrom the side of the second-row seats
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How It WorksHow It Works
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16ONE-TOUCH TURN SIGNALUse this quick and convenient method to signal a lane change.AUTO HEADLIGHTS WITH WIPER INTEGRATIONFor your convenience, your vehicle’s headlights automatically turn on when the
windshield wipers operate.• Lightly push the turn signal lever upor down for a three-blink sequence.
• For a continuous signal, push the lever up or down until it locks into
place.
Make sure your headlights
are in the AUTO position.
Turn on your windshield wipers.
The headlights also turn on.
When you turn off the
windshield wipers, the headlights
turn off shortly after.
Note: Technology and Advance
packages feature rain-sensing
wipers that operate based on the
amount of detected rainfall. Put
the lever in the AUTO position
only when driving in rainy
weather. Return the lever to the
OFF position when rain stops.
See your Owner’s Manual for
more information.
MULTI-VIEW REAR CAMERAFor added convenience, the area behind your vehicle is displayed to help you navigate
while backing up.
Turn the guideline options on or off.
Wide (default) Normal Top down
1. Press SETTINGS. Use the
interface dial to make and
enter selections.
2. Select Camera Settings.
3. Select one of the options. Fixed Guidelines: Guidelines
appear when you shift into
Reverse. Select On or Off.
Dynamic Guidelines: Guidelines
move as you turn the steering
wheel. Select On or Off.
4. Press BACK to exit the menu.
How It WorksChanging Settings • When you shift into Reverse (R), a real-time image of the area behind your
v ehicle is shown in the upper display, along with helpful parking guidelines.
• The display turns off when you shift out of Reverse.
• Press the interface dial to toggle between views.
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18LANE DEPARTURE WARNING (LDW)Alerts you if your vehicle begins to move out of a detected lane without the turn signal
activated. Available with Technology and Advance Packages.
A camera mounted between the windshield and the rearview mirror determines
if your vehicle begins to move away from the center of a detected lane while
driving between 40 –90 mph.Press LDW to turn the system on or off. A green indicator light appears on the
button when the system is on.LDW may not activate under certain conditions. See your Owner’s Manual for more information.LKAS may not activate under certain conditions. Do not use LKAS when towing a trailer.
See your Owner’s Manual for more information.
LANE KEEPING ASSIST SYSTEM (LKAS)Alerts you if your vehicle begins to move out of a detected lane and assists with
steering operation. Available with Advance Package.
A camera mounted between the windshield and the rearview mirror determines
if your vehicle begins to move away from the center of a detected lane while
driving between 45–90 mph.
1. Press MAIN. LKAS appears in the MID.
2. Press the LKAS button. Lane
outlines appear in the MID.
Dotted lane lines turn solid
when the system operates.
Press MAIN or the LKAS button
to turn the system off.
If you cross a detected lane line without using your turn signal,
a message appears on the MID and a beep sounds.
How It Works
How It Works
Turning the System On or Off
Turning the System On or Off
If you cross a detected lane line without using your turn signal, a message
appears on the MID and a beep sounds.
Additionally, a small amount of steering torque is applied to keep your
vehicle in the center of the lane. Keep your hands on the steering wheel and
steer the vehicle as necessary to remain in the center of the lane.
Steer the vehicle to remain in the center of the lane.
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When the system senses an object, an indicator appears on the upper display
and a series of beeps sound. As you get closer to the object, the beep rate
increases.
Corner sensors
Within 24 in. (60 cm)
Rear center sensors
Within 59 in. (150 cm)
PARKING SENSOR SYSTEMWarns you of the proximity between your vehicle and nearby objects when parking or
backing up. Available with Advance Package.
BLIND SPOT INFORMATION (BSI) SYSTEMAssists you in determining if there are detected vehicles in your blind spots. Available
with Technology and Advance Packages.
When a vehicle is detected in
your blind spot, the blind spot
indicator turns on and stays lit
until the area is clear.
When your turn signal is on
and a vehicle is detected, the
blind spot indicator blinks and
a beep sounds until the area is
clear or the turn signal is off.
Press the parking sensor button. A green indicator light appears on the button
and a beep sounds when the system is on.
* You can also change these settings using the
multi-information display (see page 8).
How It Works
How It WorksTurning the System On or Off
Changing SettingsMinimum operating speed: 20 mphA radar sensor under each corner of the rear bumper alerts you to a detected
vehicle in your left or right blind spots.
Choose alert types, or turn the system off.*
1. Press SETTINGS. Use the interface dial to make and
enter selections.
2. Select Vehicle Settings.
3. Select Blind Spot Info.
4. Select an alert type or Off.
5. Press BACK to exit the menu.
Indicators light
where the sensor
detects an obstacle
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COLLISION MITIGATION BRAKING SYSTEM
™
(CMBS
™)
Alerts you to the possibility of a front-end collision and can help reduce the severity of
the collision if you are unable to avoid it. Visual and audible warnings depend on the
distance setting. See Forward Collision Warning on the opposite page for instructions Available with Advance Package.
CMBS Off
A beep sounds and a message
appears in the MID.
CMBS On
*Depending on the circumstances, CMBS may not go through all of the alert stages before initiating the last stage.
FORWARD COLLISION WARNING (FCW)Alerts you to the possibility of a front-end collision. Available with Technology
Package.
At 10 mph or higher, if the radar sensor in the front grille detects a vehicle in
front of you and the system determines a collision is likely, the system warns you
with visual and audible alerts.
1. Press SETTINGS. Use the interface dial to make and
enter selections.
2. Select Vehicle Settings.
3. Select Forward Collision Warning Distance.
4. Select Long, Normal, Short, or Off.
5. Press BACK to exit the menu.
If you do not brake in time
or take preventive action:
• BRAKE flashes in the MID
• a beep sounds continuously
Visual
warning
Audible
warning
Seat belt
retraction
Brake
application
Stage 1Stage 2Stage 3
Heads-up warning
timing depends on
the CMBS distance
setting.
Short
Normal
Long
Lightly applied
Lightly appliedStrongly applied Strongly applied
*You can also change these settings using the
multi-information display (see page 8).
How It Works
3 Stages of CMBS*
Changing Settings
Turning the System Off or On
Warning timing depends on
Long, Normal, or Shortsettings.
Determine the warning timing, or turn the system off.* Press and hold CMBS OFF.
A beep sounds, a message appears in the
MID, and the CMBS indicator turns on.
Flashes on the MID
FCW may not activate under certain conditions. See your Owner’s Manual for more information.
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24ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) WITH LOW SPEED FOLLOWSet a space interval between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead of you. When the vehicle
ahead changes speed, ACC senses the change and increases or decreases your vehicle’s
speed to maintain a set following distance or speed. Available with Advance Package.
Press the Distance button to shuffle
through four ranges.
The selected range and set speed are shown in the MID.
Note: The ACC radar sensor in the front grille can detect and monitor the
distance of a vehicle up to approximately 100 yards ahead.
Control the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you.
Using ACC
1. Accelerate to the desired speed. Above 25 mph: Go to step 2.
Below 25 mph (Low Speed Follow): Press SET/- to set the speed at 25 mph
when there is a vehicle ahead of you. If there is no vehicle ahead, ACC will
not engage.
2. Press SET/-, then release the accelerator pedal. The set speed is fixed, and ACC begins.
3. To increase speed, press RES/+. To decrease speed, press SET/-.
4. If the vehicle ahead of you stops, your vehicle also stops. When the vehicle ahead starts to accelerate, press RES/+ or SET/- or depress the accelerator
pedal to resume following at the set distance.
Choosing Standard Cruise Control Mode
1. Press and hold the Distance button.
2. A beep sounds, and the selected mode appears in the MID.
MAIN
SET/-
Distance RES/+
CANCEL
Range
MID Screen
Extra LongLongMiddleShort
If the vehicle ahead of you goes
out of range, the vehicle icon
changes to a dotted outline.If a another vehicle enters the
selected range, a vehicle icon
appears on the MID.Short
range
Normal
range
Long
range
Extra Long
Range
ACC automatically adjusts the following distance based on the
range selected and your set vehicle speed.
Operating ACC
Changing Vehicle Distance
Turning ACC On
Press MAIN. ACC appears in the MID.
Canceling ACC
Press MAIN or CANCEL, or tap the brake pedal.Check the MID for
ACC information.
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\fNDEMAND MULT\bUSE D\bSPLAY™\fDMD™
Interactive and tactile touchscreen display includes navigation (if e\Nquipped), audio,
climate control, Bluetooth® \bandsFreeLink® functionality, and more. See your
Owner’s \fanual for information on how to store shortcuts.
Select Shortcuts from the main screen, then
select Places.
You can store a home address and up to six
destination addresses from the navigation
address book and select them for easy access.
Select Shortcuts from the main screen, then
select Phone.
You can select from five previously stored
speed dial entries stored to the Shortcuts
menu or the five most recent call history
numbers.
You can also dial a number.*
Driver’s side
temperature
Vent
mode Recirculation/
fresh air mode
Fan
control
AC/SYNC
mode Rear climate
modes Passenger’s seat
heater/ventilation*
Driver’s seat
heater/ventilation* Passenger’s side
temperature
The main screen includes audio and
climate control operation, as well as
a convenient shortcuts menu.
Simply touch the item you want to
select.
Select Shortcuts from the main screen, then
select Climate.
You can store two customized climate
control settings and select them for easy
access.
*Advance only
From the main screen, you can operate certain
audio items (see page 41).
Select Shortcuts from the main screen, then
select Audio.
You can store up to six audio presets from A\f,
F\f, X\f, or \bDD and select them for easy access.
How \bt WorksClimate Control \fptions
Audio \fptions
Navigation \fptions
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® \fptions From the main screen, you can select climate control options including heated or
ventilated* seat operation.
*Manual dialing is disabled while the vehicle is moving.
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• To hear a list of available commands at any time, press and release the Talk button,then say “Voice help.”
• When the Talk button is pressed, all available voice commands are highlighted in yellow. To bypass the system prompts, simply press the Talk button again to say
your command.
• Speak in a clear, natural voice.
• Reduce all background noise.
• Adjust the dashboard and side vents away from the microphone in the ceiling.
• Close the windows and moonroof.VOICE RECOGNITION
Pick-Up button: Answer an incoming call
or display HFL speed dial or call history in
the MID.
Hang-Up/Back button: End or decline a
call, clear HFL information in the MID
screen, or cancel an operation.
Talk button: Give voice commands.
COLOR INFORMATION DISPLAYChoose what to display in the upper screen.
Phone
Press PHONE to display the
Phone screen.Information
Press INFO to display vehicle
information and options.Front Audio
Press FRONT AUDIO to display
the current audio screen.Rear Audio*
Press REAR AUDIO to display
and control rear audio.
*if equipped
Changing the Display
How It WorksVoice Command Tips
Navigation*
Pr

ess NAV to display the map
screen. To keep your eyes on the road and hands on the wheel, use the Talk button to say
voice commands to operate certain vehicle features.
To reduce the potential for driver distraction, certain manual functions may be
inoperable or grayed out while the vehicle is moving. Voice commands are always
available.
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