2014 Acura MDX rear entertainment

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) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
.18
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . . . . . .41
Bluetooth® Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . . . . . . . . . .42
iPod® or USB Flash Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . . . .43
Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . .44
Song by Voice™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Pandora® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
AcuraLink featuring Aha™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . . .47
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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48REAR ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (RES)Rear passengers can enjoy a different entertainment source than the front seat
occupants. Available with Technology Package.
1. Press REAR POWER to turn the system on.
2. Press REAR AUDIO.
3. Use the ODMD or front audio controls to choose a media source for the rear.
4. Press FRONT AUDIO to return to the front audio source.
Select an audio icon
from Rear Audio Source.
Front System Components
Rear
Power
button DVD
slot
Eject
button
1. Make sure REAR POWER is on in the front audio controls.
2. Open the overhead screen and lock it into place. Retrieve the wireless
headphones.
3. On the remote control, press DVD/AUX, CD, XM, or FM/AM.
4. Press
() ( ) (
 ) (
 )
to navigate the menu options. Press ENTER to make a
selection.
Rear Controls
Rear System Components
Front Controls
Press OPEN to release
the overhead screen.*
*Advance only
Advance Package RES shown for demonstration purposes.
Unfold the screen until it
locks into place.
Fold the screen back into
the ceiling until you hear
a click to close and lock it
into place.
Press the release button to detach
the remote control, if desired.
Headphone Operation
Your vehicle comes with two sets of
wir
eless headphones. Pivot the
earpieces to turn them on or off.
Wireless headphones work only in the
rear seats.
Wired headphones may also be used.
Plug them into the headphone
connectors in back of the rear console.
Press REAR AUDIO to
display and control rear
audio from the front.
Headphone
connectors
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ACURALINK
®: NEXT GENERATION
Experience assistive, convenience, and connectivity features through AcuraLink
Connected Services. Visit owners.acura.comfor more information and pricing options.
All packages require enrollment and a privacy agreement. Available with Technology
and Advance Packages.
Standard Package
• Automatic collision notification
• Security alarm notification
• Car finder
• Remote door locking and unlocking
• Stolen vehicle locator
• Additional navigation map and routing features
• Vehicle condition and diagnostics
• Enhanced roadside assistance Connect Package
Subscription-based service. Features include Connect Package, plus:
• Business and personal concierge services (via LINK)
Note: Available features can change at any time. Visit owners.acura.com for
the most current information. Premium Package
Complimentary for the first three years of vehicle ownership. Features include:
Subscription-based service. Notifications for certain features can be sent to
you via SMS text, e-mail, or call recordings. Standard data rates apply.
Features include Standard Package, plus:
Press LINK to search and send
points of interest (POI) to the
navigation system, or to
request roadside assistance.
Press ASSIST to connect to
emergency services.
Package Options • Continuously updated surface street and highway traffic (see page 33)
•F

eature Guide, Quick Tips, and general messages about your vehicle
• Maintenance Minder
• Dealer appointment scheduling (with participating dealers)
Ultrawide Rear Entertainment System
Play two different media sources side by side on an ultrawide rear screen.
Available with A

dvance Package.One screen can play a media source from the front audio system (FM, HDD,
DVD, etc.). The other screen can play a media source from rear AUX or HDMI
input (external DVD player, video game console, etc.).
Operating Dual Screen Mode
1. On the remote control, press DUAL. (Press SINGLE to return to one screen.)
2. F

ollow the onscreen prompts to select which side the second media source
plays on.
3. On the remote control, press SOURCE to select a media source.
4. Press
() ( ) (
 ) (
 )
or rotate the round dial to navigate the menu options.
Press ENTER to make a selection.
Changing the Sound Source
While in dual screen mode, you can switch the sound source of the wireless
headphones between the left

or right screen.
HDMI
inputAux
input AC
Power
Slide the tab to L
for the left side or
R for the right side.
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ACURA OWNERSVisit owners.acura.comand register to explore features and technologies specific to
your vehicle, schedule service appointments, obtain and update maintenance and
service records, manage your financial services account, and access other useful
information.
SETTINGS FOR YOUR VEHICLEChange different settings for many features in your vehicle. See your Owner’s Manual
for detailed information on settings and options.
Navi Settings (if equipped)
Change various settings for
navigation system routing.
Camera Settings
Change camera modes.
Vehicle Settings
Meter setup, door setup, and
more.
System Settings
Adjust the display, system
language, and more. Choose from the available options:
Phone Settings
Pair a phone, change call and
text/e-mail options, and more.
Info Settings
Import wallpaper and select
clock type.
Audio Settings
Change sound options and
various settings for audio
sources.
Rear Ent Settings(if equipped)
Change sound options and
various settings for the rear
entertainment system.
Press SETTINGS to enter
the settings menu.Use the interface dial to
make and enter selections.
Adjusting Settings
SAFETY REMINDERYour vehicle is equipped with airbags. Airbags do not replace your seat belts; they add
to the protection offered by seat belts. Airbags can help protect you in some types of
collisions, but they do not provide protection in all collisions.
Always make sure you and your passengers wear seat belts, and that young children
are properly secured in a child seat or booster in the rear seat. Never place an infant
seat in the front passenger’s seat as the force of a deploying airbag can seriously injure
an infant.FUEL RECOMMENDATIONUse of unleaded premium gasoline with an octane rating of 91 or higher is
recommended.
• Acura recommends TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline where available.
• Do NOT use gasoline containing more than 15% ethanol.
• Do NOT use gasoline containing methanol.
• Do NOT use gasoline containing MMT.
• See your Owner’s Manual for more information.
Some gasoline in North America contains MMT, a manganese-based fuel additive.
Prolonged and consistent use of gasoline containing MMT can deteriorate your
vehicle’s performance, fuel economy, and the emission control system. Always use
MMT-free gasoline if available. Failures caused by use of gasoline containing MMT may
not be covered under your new vehicle warranty.
TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline (recommended) never contains MMT and has detergent
additives to keep your engine clean. For further information on fuel and lubricants for
your car and information on gasoline that does not contain MMT, contact your dealer
or visit owners.acura.com.
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