2014 Acura MDX ECU

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AcuraLink®
Security Features
AcuraLink®
Security FeaturesYour subscribed telematics service provider can track your vehicle’s location, remotely
lock or unlock doors, and help you find your vehicle.
To use these features, you need your user ID and personal identification number (PIN).
■ Stolen vehi cle tracking
This feature searches and tracks down your ve hicle position even if it is on the move.
If you believe that your vehicle has been stolen, contact the pol ice as well as the
provider.
■ Remote door lock/unlock
The provider can remotely lock or unlock doors upon your request.
■ Vehicle finder
This feature is convenient to use when try ing to locate your vehicle in large areas,
such as a crowded parking lot. If you ca nnot locate your vehicle after using the
remote transmitter’s answerback function , you can contact the provider which can
then flash your vehicle’s exterior lights and sound the horn.
■ Security ala rm notification
If the security system in your vehicle dete cts an abnormal condition, such as someone
tampering with the lock on your vehicle, the provider notifies you by your preferred
method.
1 Security Features
The contact information of your provider, your
user ID and PIN will be given when you subscribe
to AcuraLink. If you forget any of the above,
contact a dealer or go to owners.acura.com.
You can also activate the remote door lock/
unlock and vehicle finder features from the
Internet or using your smartphone app. Ask a
dealer or visit owners.acura.com for details.1Vehicle finder
The lights will stop fl ashing and horn will stop
sounding under the following conditions:•When 30 seconds have elapsed.•You unlock the doors using the remote
transmitter.•You unlock the doors us ing the keyless access
system.•You unlock the doors using the built-in key.•The power mode is set to ACCESSORY or ON.

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Reference Information
System Initialization..............................308
Entering the Security Code ....................308
Acquiring GPS Information ....................308
Startup Confirmation Screen .................309
Map Matching ......................................309
System Limitations ................................310
GPS System...........................................310
Address Calculation ..............................310
Database ..............................................310
Client Assistance ....................................312
Resolving Problems ...............................312
Reporting Errors ....................................312
Acura Client Relations Contact Information . 312 Visiting a Dealer ................................... 312
Map Coverage ..................................... 313
Obtaining a Navigation Update ............ 313
Traffic Information ............................... 314
Operation in Alaska, Hawaii, Canada,
Puerto Rico, and Mexico ..................... 314
Legal Information ................................. 315
Copyrights ........................................... 315
User Agreements ................................. 315
As required by the FCC ........................ 321

308Reference Information
System InitializationThe navigation system must be initialized if
power to the navigation system is
interrupted for any reason (e.g., the
battery was disconnected).Entering the Security CodeIn most cases, you do not need to enter a
security code. Follow the steps to
reactivate the system.
1.Set the power mode to ON, and turn on
the audio system.
2. Press and hold the 9 (Power) button
for more than two seconds.
The system is reac tivated when the
system’s control unit recognizes that
the system is in your vehicle.
If the control unit fails to recognize,
you must go to a dealer and have the
system checked.
Acquiring GPS InformationDepending on the length of time the
power was interrupted, your system may
require GPS initialization.
If initialization is not necessary, the system
proceeds directly to the Startup
Confirmation screen.
If the system fails to locate a sufficient
number of satellites to locate your position
within 10 minutes, the following screen is
displayed.

310Reference Information
System LimitationsGPS SystemThe signals received from the GPS satellites
are extremely weak (less than a millionth
of the strength of a local FM station) and
require an unobstructed view of the sky.
The GPS antenna is located in the
dashboard. The signal reception can easily
be interrupted or interfered with by the
following:
• Metallic window tint on the front or side
windows
• Cell phones, PDAs, or other electronic
devices docked in a cradle or lying loose
on the dashboard
• Remote starters or “hidden” vehicle
tracking systems mounted near the
navigation unit
• Audio electronic devices mounted near
the navigation unit
• Trees, tall buildings, freeway overpasses,
tunnels, or overhead electrical power
wires
The GPS is operated by the U.S.
Department of Defense. For security
reasons, there are certain inaccuracies built
into the GPS for wh ich the navigation
system must constantly compensate. This can cause occasional positioning errors of
up to several hundred feet.
Address CalculationThe destination icon shows only the
approximate location of a destination
address. This occurs if the number of
possible addresses is different from the
number of actual addresses on a block. For
example, the address 1425 on a 1400
block with 100 possible addresses
(because it is followed by the 1500 block)
will be shown a quarter of the way down
the block by the system. If there are only
25 actual addresses
on the block, the
actual location of address 1425 would be
at the end of the block.
DatabaseThe digitized map database reflects
conditions as they existed at various points
in time before production. Accordingly,
your database may contain inaccurate or
incomplete data or information due to the
passage of time, road construction,
changing conditions, or other causes.
For example, some places/landmarks may
be missing when you search the database
because the name was misspelled, the
place was improperly categorized, or a
place/landmark is not yet in the database.
This is also true for police stations,
hospitals, and other public institutions. Do
not rely on the navigation system if you
need law enforcement or hospital services.
Always check with local information
sources.

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IndexSymbolsa (Display Mode) Button ..................... 74
J (Hang-Up/Back) Button ............... 5, 24
d (Talk) Button..................................... 5, 24Numerics3D Angle Adjustment ................................ 77AAcura Client Relations ............................. 312
AcuraLink®............................................... 256
Address
Editing Address Book ................................ 41
Editing Avoid Area .................................... 61
Setting Destination.................................... 90
Address Book
Editing Address Book ................................ 39
Setting Destination.................................... 96
Address Book PIN ....................................... 47
Aha
TM Radio.............................................. 305
ATM/Bank (Place Category) ....................... 98
Audio On Demand Multi-Use Display
TM.................. 6
Remote Control ...................................... 148
Settings .................................................. 149
Voice Commands List .............................. 328
Audio Menu Bluetooth ® Audio ................................. 205
Disc ........................................................ 164
FM/AM Radio .......................................... 153
HDD ....................................................... 171
Internet Radio ......................................... 195 iPod® ..................................................... 183
USB Flash drive ....................................... 199
XM® Radio ............................................ 159
Audio System Auxiliary Input Jack ................................. 144
Security Code ......................................... 145
Theft Protection ...................................... 145
USB Port ................................................. 143
Auxiliary Input Jack ................................. 144
Avoid Streets ............................................ 136
Avoided Area ............................................. 60
BBlack Level.................................................. 27
Bluetooth ® Audio
Playing.................................................... 205
Voice Commands List ............................. 330
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink®
Editing User Name/PIN .................... 230, 231
Importing Phonebook Data ..................... 218
Making a Call ......................................... 235
Pairing a Phone....................................... 212
Phone Settings........................................ 230
Receiving a Call ...................................... 240
Setting Up Speed Dialing ........................ 219
Brightness................................................... 27CCalendar ................................................... 287
Call Calculate Route Screen ................... 114, 140
Call History ............................................... 238
Cancel Route ............................................ 129 Category
Editing Address Book ................................ 41
Place Category List .................................. 336
Setting Destination .................................... 98
Category History Deleting .................................................... 49
Change State .............................................. 91
City .............................................................. 92
City Vicinity Setting Destination .................................... 99
Clock Adjustment ....................................... 29
Community (Place Category) ..................... 98
Continue Trip............................................ 140
Contrast ...................................................... 27
Coordinate ................................................ 113
Correct Vehicle Position ............................. 84
Current Location ........................................ 78
Current Position Editing Address Book ................................ 41
Setting Destination .................................. 111
DDay ModeDay ........................................................... 73
Night......................................................... 73
Switching Display Mode ............................ 74
Delete Tracking .......................................... 83
Destination List
Adding Waypoint .................................... 130
Editing .................................................... 134
Detour ....................................................... 136
Dial ............................................................ 237
Directions .................................................. 124

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Index
Index
Night ModeSwitching Display Mode ............................ 74
Non-map screens ........................................ 66OOn Demand Multi-Use Display
TM
Basic Operation ........................................... 6
Screen Settings ......................................... 86
Shortcuts .................................. 44, 146, 222
Sound Settings ........................................ 151PPandora® ................................................. 196
Personal Info .............................................. 38
Phone Setup ............................................. 230
Phonebook
Importing ................................................ 218
Making a Call ......................................... 236
PIN Numbers ............................................... 47
Place Category
Editing Address Book ................................ 41
Place Category List .................................. 336
Setting Destination.................................... 98
Place Name Editing Address Book ................................ 41
Setting Destination.................................. 102
Place Phone Number Editing Address Book ................................ 41
Setting Destination.................................. 105
Previous Destinations Deleting .................................................... 48
Editing Address Book ................................ 41
Setting Destination.................................... 97
RRadioFM/AM ................................................... 153
XM® ...................................................... 159
Random Disc ................................................ 166, 167
HDD ............................................... 174, 175
USB Flash Drive ............................... 202, 203
Rear Entertainment System .................... 264
Auxiliary Console Panel ........................... 264
Front Control Panel Operation ................ 278
HDMI Input Jack ..................................... 265
Rear Control Panel Operation ................. 267
Wireless Headphones.............................. 282
Rearview Camera ..................................... 290
Recreation (Place Category) ...................... 98
Repeat Disc ................................................ 166, 167
HDD ............................................... 174, 175
iPod® ............................................. 187, 188
USB Flash Drive ............................... 202, 203
Restaurant (Place Category)...................... 98
Route Option ........................................... 128
Route Preference ....................................... 54
Routing....................................................... 53SScan Disc ................................................ 166, 167
FM/AM Radio ................................. 155, 157
HDD ............................................... 174, 175
USB Flash Drive ............................... 202, 203
Scenic Road Information ......................... 288 Scenic Route ............................................. 109
Schedule
Calendar ................................................. 287
Search Along ............................................ 131
Search Around .......................................... 131
Search by Name .......................................... 99
Search Nearby........................................... 137
Security PIN Code ..................................... 308
SETTINGS Button .......................................... 4
Shopping (Place Category) ........................ 98
Show Icon on Map ..................................... 71
Song By Voice
TM
Searching Music ...................................... 191
Setting .................................................... 190
Voice Commands List .............................. 328
Sort by Distance to Travel .......................... 99
Sound Setup ..................................... 151, 152
Speed Dial Making a Call .......................................... 239
Registering .............................................. 220
Straight Line Guide .................................... 77
Street........................................................... 93
Street Name Guidance ............................... 65
System/Device Information ...................... 288TTraffic Incidents ........................................ 126
Traffic List ................................................. 126
Traffic Rerouting ...................................... 126 Auto Reroute .......................................... 126
Navi Settings ............................................. 58
Travel (Place Category) .............................. 98
Trip Computer .......................................... 286