2014 Acura MDX display

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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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Press and release the Talk button before you say a command.
Press and release the Talk button before you say a command.
General Commands • Display map
• Display menu
• Display phone
• Information
• Display audio screen
• What time is it?Find Place Commands • Find nearest: - ATM - Acura dealer
- gas station - airport
- Mexican - hospital restaurant - bank
- post officeNavigation Commands • How long/far to the destination?
• Display destination map
• Display entire routeDisplay Commands • Display (or hide): - ATM
- gas station
- restaurant
- post office
• Display north up/heading up
• Zoom in/out
• Go home
• Display current location
Audio Commands • Radio on
• Radio # FM/AM
• Radio preset 1/2/3/4/5/6
• XM channel #
• XM preset 1/2/3/4/5/6
• DISC play
• DISC play track #
• DISC skip forward/back
• iPod/USB/HDD playPhone Commands* • Dial by name
• Dial by numberClimate Control Commands• Air conditioner on/off
• Rear defrost on/off
• Climate control recirculate/ fresh air
• Fan speed up/down
• Temperature # degrees (# = 57–87)
• Temperature max hot/coldHelp Commands• Voice help (list of all available commands by
category)
*Available on all vehicles
Here are some examples of commonly used voice commands for vehicles equipped with
navigation. Try some of these to familiarize yourself with the voice command system.Commonly Used Voice Commands
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Press and release the Talk button before you say a command.
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NAV\bGAT\b\fN
Realtime navigation system uses GPS and a map database to show your current
location and help guide you to a desired destination. Available with \fechnology and
Advance Packages.
Press and release the Talk button before you say a command.
Press and release the Talk button before you say a command.
For information on setting other destination options, see your Navigation \fanual.
1. Say “Address.”
2. Say “Street,” then say the streetname on the next screen. Do not
include the direction (N, S, E, W) or
type (St., Ave., Blvd., etc.).
3. A list of street names appears. Say the number next to the street you
want to select.
4. Say the entire street address number. For example, “1234.” If
necessary, say “\bK” to proceed.
5. If the street address is in more than one city, a list of city names
appears. Say the number next to
the city you want to select.
6. Say “Set as destination” to set the route.
1. Say “Find nearest A\fM.”
2. A list of the nearest AT\fs in your areais displayed by shortest distance to
destination.
3. Say the number next to the destination you want to select.
4. Say “Set as destination” to set the route.
Note: It is recommended that you enter your destination before driving or
when the vehicle is stopped. Provides continuously updated information, including \Ntraffic speed, incidents, and
construction in major metro areas.
Displaying Traffic \bnformation
Say “Display traffic” to view traffic flow and incident icons.
Note: Traffic flow and incident icons
are displayed on map scales of 5
miles or less.
Heavy traffic
Moderate traffic
Freeflow traffic
*AcuraLink subscription s\aervice (complimentary for the first three years of vehicle ownership)
Incident
\bncident \bcons
Congestion
Construction
Road closed
Weather
1. Say “Display traffic on my route” to view a list of incidents on your route.
2. Say the number of the incident you want to avoid.
3. Say “Avoid” and the incident list returns.
4. Say “Recalculate route” to set the new route.
Traffic ReroutingTM
The system can automatically provide detours around traffic or
incidents when a destination is set and Traffic Rerouting is turned on in
Navi Settings (see page 52), or you can manually reroute.
Entering a Destination Using Voice CommandsAcuraLink RealTime Traffic TM*
Entering a Street Address
Using the “Find Nearest” Command
\bncident
icon
\bncident
icon Traffic
Flow
data
Traffic
Flow
data
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34Shows a more detailed view of the next maneuver during route guidance on the
multi-information display. See your Owner’s Manual for instructions on how to
turn this feature on or off.
BLUETOOTH
®HANDSFREELINK
®(HFL)
Make and receive phone calls through your vehicle’s audio system. Visit
www.acura.com/handsfreelinkto check if your phone is compatible.
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.
Calculated
route
Distance to go Next guidance
point
Time to go Current vehicle
location
Distance to
next maneuver
Current route Upcoming maneuver
Pick-Up button:
Answer an incoming call or
display speed dial and call history in the MID.
Hang-Up/Back button: End or decline a call,
clear HFL information in the MID, or cancel
an operation.
Selector wheel: Scroll through speed dial
and call history in the MID. Press to make a
selection.
Talk button: Make a call using a stored voice
tag, phonebook name, or phone number.
PHONE button:
Go to the phone
screen.
BACK button:
Cancel an
operation or
return to the
previous screen.
Interface Dial:
Rotate to scroll
through selections
and press to enter
a selection. MENU button:
From the Phone
screen, access
Speed Dial, Call
History,
Phonebook, and
more.
SETTINGS button:
Go to Phone
Settings to pair a
phone and set up
text/e-mail
options.
Map Screen Legend
Using HFL
Turn-by-Turn Directions
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Use the interface dial to make and enter selections.
Use the interface dial to make and enter selections.
Pair your phone when the vehicle is stopped to begin using hands-free phone and
related audio functions.1. Press SETTINGS.
2. Select Phone Settings.
3. Select Bluetooth Device List (if nophone has been paired) or Connect
Phone (if pairing an additional phone).
4. Select Add Bluetooth Device.
5. Make sure your phone is in discovery mode.
6. HFL searches for your phone. Select your phone when it appears on the
list.
If your phone does not appear:
Select Device Not Found and search
for HandsFreeLink from your phone.
7. HFL gives you a six-digit code. Compare it to the code that appears
on your phone. Connect to HFL from
your phone.
8. The system asks if you want to enable Phone Synchronization. Select On to
automatically import contacts and
call history. Enter a 10-digit phone number to call.
Using the Menu*
1. Press PHONE.
2. Press MENU.
3. Select Dial.
4. From the navigation screen or theODMD, enter the phone number.
Select the green phone icon to call.
Press and release the Talk button to say a command.
Using Voice Commands
1. Say “Dial by number.”
2. Say the phone number. Forexample, “3-1-0-5-5-5-1-2-3-4.”
3. The system begins to dial.
Select items by touch.
Using the ODMD*
1. Select Shortcuts.
2. Select Phone.
3. Select Dial.
4. Enter the phone number and selectthe green phone icon to call.*Manual dialing is disabled while the vehicle is moving. Voice commands are always available.
A notification is heard and the incoming call information appears on the display.Pairing Your Phone
Dialing a Number
Receiving a Call
You can also
select the
icons on the
ODMD.
Press the Pick-Up
button to accept
the call.
Press the Hang-Up
button to end or
decline the call.
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40SMS TEXT MESSAGING AND E-MAILReceive and send text messages and e-mails from your paired and linked phone using
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®. Visit www.acura.com/handsfreelinkto see if this feature
is compatible with your phone. Standard message rates apply. This feature is limited
while the vehicle is moving.
Use the interface dial to make and enter selections.
1. A notification appears on the display. Select Read to open the
message.
2. The message is displayed, and the system reads it aloud.
Use the interface dial to make and enter selections.
1. With the message open, selectReply.
2. Select one of the six available reply messages.
3. Select Send to send the message.
Use the interface dial to make and enter selections.
1. With the message open, select Call.
2. The system begins dialing the number.
Note: Notifications and operation for SMS Text and E-mail are separate. Choose
your desired account in the Phone Settings menu (see page 52).
BASIC AUDIO OPERATIONOperate basic controls of your audio system using multiple and convenient methods.
Left selector wheel: Roll up or down to
adjust volume, or push to mute. Move to
the left or right to skip back or forward in
stations or tracks.
SOURCE button: Change the audio source.
Slide back the
center console door
to connect a USB
flash drive or
iPhone/iPod dock
connector to the
USB port.
Change albums,
folders, or stations
Change or like/dislike
tracks
Select various controls depending on the audio source being played.Select an audio
source
Receiving Messages
Steering Wheel ControlsODMD ControlsUSB Connection
Replying to MessagesCalling the Sender When using steering wheel controls for audio operation, you can view the
information in
the MID

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44HARD DISC DRIVE (HDD) AUDIORecord CDs onto your vehicle’s hard disc drive for future playback. Songs are
automatically recorded once a CD is inserted into the disc slot. Available with
Technology and Advance Packages.
SONG BY VOICE
™
Play songs from your iPod and HDD from most screens by using simple voice
commands. Available with Technology and Advance Packages.
1. Select Audio Source and select the HDD icon. The last recorded album begins playing.
2. Use the ODMD or steering wheel controls to change tracks.
Press and release the Talk button to say a command.
1. Say “Music search.”
2. Say “List” and a search option. For example, “List artist XYZ ” or “List
album XYZ.”
3. A list of tracks by the artist or album is displayed. Say the number
of your selection. For example,
“One.”
4. The system plays the selected song and returns to your original screen.
Select the HDD icon
from Audio Source.
Use the interface dial to make and enter selections.
Press and release the Talk button to say a command.
1. Say “Music search.”
2. Say “Play ” and a search option. For
example, “Play artist XYZ ” or “Play
song XYZ. ”
3. The system plays the first song by the artist or the specified song and
returns to your original screen.
1. Press AUDIO.
2. Press MENU.
3. Select Music Search.
4. Select one of thecategories.
5. Select a track and press ENTER to begin playing.
Playing HDD Audio
Using the “Play” CommandUsing the “List” Command
Searching for Music
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