2014 Acura MDX audio

ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY GUIDEThis Advanced Technology Guide is designed to help you get
acquainted with your new Acura MDX and provide basic
instructions on some of its technology and convenience features.
This guide is not intended to be a substitute for the Owner’s
Manual. For more detailed information on vehicle controls and
operation, please refer to the respective sections in the Owner’s
Manual or Navigation Manual.
As with the Owner’s Manual, this guide covers all trim levels of the
Acura MDX. Therefore, you may find descriptions of equipment
and features that are not on your particular vehicle.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Keyless Access System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . . . . . . .2
Power Tailgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Remote Engine Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . . . . . . . . .5
Instrument Panel Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . .6
Multi-Information Display (MID) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
.8
Auto Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Driving Position Memory System (DPMS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Integrated Dynamics System (IDS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
HomeLink® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Reverse Tilt Door Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . . . .15
Second-Row Seats with One-Touch Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
One-Touch Turn Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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Auto Headlights with Wiper Integration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Multi-View Rear Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . . . .17
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
.18
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Blind Spot Information (BSI) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Parking Sensor System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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Forward Collision Warning (FCW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
On-Demand Multi-Use Display™ (ODMD™) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Color Information Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . . .28
Voice Recognition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (HFL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
SMS Text Messaging and E-Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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Basic Audio Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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Bluetooth® Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . . . . . . . . . .42
iPod® or USB Flash Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . . . .43
Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . .44
Song by Voice™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Pandora® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
AcuraLink featuring Aha™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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Rear Entertainment System (RES) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
AcuraLink®: Next Generation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . .51
Settings for Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . . . .52
Acura Owners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Safety Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Fuel Recommendation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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Multi-Information
Display
p. 8
Voice
Recognition
p. 29
Navigation
p. 32
On-Demand Multi-Use
Display
TM
p. 26
Bluetooth®
HandsFreeLink®
p. 35
Advance Package shown throughout guide, unless otherwise indicated
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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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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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42BLUETOOTH
®AUDIO
Play audio files from your compatible phone through your vehicle’s audio system. Visit
www.acura.com/handsfreelinkto check if this feature is compatible with your phone.
iPod
®OR USB FLASH DRIVE
Play audio files from your compatible iPod or USB flash drive through your vehicle’s
audio system.
1. Make sure your phone is on and paired to Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®
(see page 36).
2. Select Audio Source and select the Bluetooth icon.
3. From your phone, open the desired audio player or app and begin playing. Sound is redirected to the audio system.
4. Use the ODMD or steering wheel controls to change tracks.
Notes:
• Make sure the volume on your phone is properly adjusted.
• You may need to enable additional Bluetooth settings on your phone for playback.
• The play/pause function and remote audio controls are not supported on all phones.
• Operate your device only when your vehicle is stopped.
Use the interface dial to make and enter selections.
1. Connect the iPod dock connector or USB flash drive to the USB port in the center console (see page 41).
2. Select Audio Source and select the iPod or USB icon.
3. Use the ODMD or steering wheel controls to change tracks.
Note: Connect your device only when your vehicle is stopped.
iPod is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. iPod not included.
Select the iPod or USB
icon from Audio Source.
1. Press AUDIO.
2. Press MENU.
3. Select Music Search.
4. Select a category or folder.
5. Select a track and press ENTER to begin playing.
Select the Bluetooth icon
from Audio Source.
Playing Bluetooth Audio
Playing Audio FilesSearching for Music
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