2014 Acura MDX display

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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . . . . . .16
Auto Headlights with Wiper Integration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Multi-View Rear Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . . . .17
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Blind Spot Information (BSI) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Parking Sensor System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . . . . . .21
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
.40
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® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . . . . . .53
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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\bNSTRUMENT PANEL \bND\bCAT\fRS
Briefly appear with each engine start. Red and amber indicators a\Nre most critical. Blue
and green indicators are used for general information. See your Owner’s \fanual for
more information.
If an indicator remains on, there may be a problem; see your dealer.
Charging system
Low brake fluid, Brake system
Low oil pressure
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®)
\falfunction indicator lamp(check engine light)
Tire Pressure \fonitoring System
(TP\fS) (blinks)
Collision \fitigation Braking
SystemT\f(C\fBST\f)*
Super \bandling
AllWheel Drive (S\bAWD)*
SRS(Supplemental Restraint System)
ABS (Antilock Brake System)Blind Spot Information (BSI)*
Brake system (hydraulic)
Electric Power Steering
Keyless Access System
PASSENGER AIRBAG \fFF
(next to display)
VSA \fFF
BSI* off
Immobilizer (blinks):
Use other vehicle key and see dealer
Exterior lights on
Turn signals/hazards onCRUISE
CONTROLCRUISE CONTROL on
CRUISE
MAINCRUISE \fAIN on
\bigh beams on
*if equipped
Action is needed by driver.
Parking brake on:
Release\fessage indicator:
See M\bD
Low tire pressure (stays on):
Add air
Seat belt reminder:
Fasten seat belt(s)Low fuel:
Refill
C\fBS* off
FCW* off
Lane Keeping Assist System* onAdaptive Cruise Control* on
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)*
Forward Collision Warning
(FCW)*
Malfunction \bndicatorsCondition \bndicators
\fn/\fff \bndicators
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8MULTI-INFORMATION DISPLAY (MID)Consists of several displays that provide you with useful information.
Selector
wheelTRIP
button
Main
Displays
Lower
Displays
Accessing the MID
Average/
instant fuel economy
Vehicle
settings*
Outside temperature, Odometer Outside temperature,
Trip A Outside temperature,
Trip B
Main
display
(blank)
Range Tire pressure
monitoring system
Elapsed time Oil life
Average speed Compass or
turn-by-turn directions
SH-AWD/IDS display
(if equipped)
*You can also change Vehicle Settings using the SETTINGS button on the center panel (see page 52).
Main DisplaysLower Displays
To scroll through the different
displays:
• R
oll

the selector wheel for the
main displays.
• Press TRIP for the lower displays.
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Default Lock Setting
The doors are preset to lock
when your vehicle reaches
about 10 mph.Default Unlock Setting
All doors are set to unlock when
the driver’s door is opened.
How It WorksAUTO DOOR LOCKSProgram how and when the vehicle doors automatically lock and unlock.
1. Turn on the vehicle. Make sure
the shift lever is in Park (P).
2. Adjust the seat, outside mirrors, and steering wheel to your
preferred positions.
4. Press the memory buttoncorresponding to the remote
(1 or 2) you are using within
5 seconds. You will hear two
beeps.
Notes:
• Once set, stored positions can be recalled by pressing one of thememory buttons (1 or 2) on the door.
• Lumbar position cannot be stored.
DRIVING POSITION MEMORY SYSTEM (DPMS)Store driver’s seat, outside mirror, and steering wheel positions into memory for each
corresponding keyless remote (1 or 2).Programming the DPMS
3. Press SET. You will hear a beep.
1. Press SETTINGS. Use theinterface dial to make and
enter selections.
2. Select Vehicle Settings.
3. Select Auto Door Lock or Auto Door Unlock.
4. Select from the options.
5. Press BACK to exit the menu.
Note: The driver’s and front passenger’s door can be opened by pulling the inner
front door handle, regardless of the setting. Changing the setting to “All Doors”
is useful for unlocking the rear doors and the power tailgate when a front door
handle is pulled.* You can also change these settings using the
multi-information display (see page 8).
Changing Settings
Follow the steps below to change your door settings. Make sure you are using the
key
you want to change settings for (Driver 1 or Driver 2) and the vehicle is on.*
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121. Visually inspect the tires for damage.
2. Inflate the tire(s) to therecommended pressures listed on
the label on the driver’s doorjamb.
Roll the selector wheel to the
tire pressure monitor to see
which tires have low pressure.
How It WorksWhat to DoWhen the tire pressure drops significantly below recommended levels:
The low tire pressure indicator
comes on. A message appears in the MID.
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)Monitors the vehicle’s tire pressures.
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How It WorksINTEGRATED DYNAMICS SYSTEM (IDS)Choose a driving mode for your preference based on road conditions, vehicle speed,
and handling.
Press IDS to display the current
mode. Press it again to cycle
through the modes.
The selected mode briefly
appears in the MID.Comfort mode
Prioritizes
driving comfort
and eases
steering.Normal mode
Best for
normal,
everyday
driving.
Sport mode
Prioritizes
handling and
steering
response.
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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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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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on changing the distance setting.