2014 Acura MDX ECU

22System Setup
Start-upThe navigation system starts automatically when you set the power mode to
ACCESSORY or ON. At start-up, the follow ing Confirmation screen is displayed.
1.Press u to select OK.
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If you do not select OK, the map
screen is displayed after a
certain period of time.
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Your current position is
displayed on the map screen.
2. Press the NAV button if a different
mode is selected.

Your current position is
displayed on the map screen.
1Start-up
If the navigation system loses power at any time,
you may need to press and hold the 9 (Power)
button for more than two seconds, or you may
be prompted for the five-digit security code.
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At start-up, the driver’s keyless access remote is
automatically detected and the address book
settings, setup preferences, wa llpapers, and
audio settings for that driver (e.g., Driver 1) are
loaded.
“OK” on the Confirmati on screen cannot be
selected by using a voice command.

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Personal Information
PIN Numbers
System Setup
PIN NumbersHSETTINGS button
 Navi Settings
 Personal Info
 PIN Number
Set a four-digit PIN for protecting personal addresses and your home address. Once
you set a PIN, you are prompted to enter it whenever you access a personal address
or a home address.
1.Rotate i to select the PIN to
create. Press u.
2. Rotate i to select a digit to
enter. Press u to select OK.
Repeat to enter a new four-digit
PIN.
3. Re-enter the new PIN, when
prompted, to confirm the number
you just entered. Press u to select
OK .
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If you have not entered the
same number both times, an
“INCORRECT PIN” message is
displayed. Enter your PIN again.
1PIN Numbers
PIN
Personal Identification Number (PIN) is a
password used to access personal data.
PINs are optional. If you choose to use a PIN,
keep a note of the number in a secure location. If
you forget your PIN, a dealer will have to reset
the navigation system a nd all of your stored
information will be erased . The factory default is
no PIN.
If you want to stop using a PIN, move
r to select
Turn off PIN entry . Press u.

199Audio
Playing a USB Flash Drive1.Open the USB cover.
2. Install the USB flash drive to the USB connector.
Use a recommended USB flash drive of 256 MB or higher.
Some digital audio players may not be compatible.
Some USB flash drives (e.g., a device with security lockout) may not work.
Some software files may not allow for audio play or text data display.
Some versions of MP3, WMA, or AAC formats may be unsupported.■Connecting a USB Flash Drive
1 Connecting a USB Flash Drive
• Do not connect your US B flash drive using a
hub.
• Do not use a device such as a card reader or
hard disk drive, as th e device or your tracks
may be damaged.
• We recommend backing up your data before
using the device in your vehicle.
■ USB Flash Drives
1 USB Flash Drives
Digital music tracks, such as MP3, WMA, AAC,
etc., in USB flash drives cannot be copied to
HDD. Likewise, digital music tracks recorded to
HDD cannot be copied to USB flash drives.
Files on the USB flash drive are played in their
stored order. This orde r may be different from
the order displayed on your PC or device.

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Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®
Pairing a Phone
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink®
HSETTINGS button
 Phone Settings
 Bluetooth Device List
1.Rotate i to select a paired phone
you want to replace. Press u.
2. Rotate i to select Replace This
Device . Press u.
3. HFL enters the pairing process and
searches a new phone.

Follow the prompts to pair a
new phone.
4. You will receive a notification on
the screen if pairing is successful.
■Changing the Currently Paired Phone
1 Changing the Currently Paired Phone
The replaced phone will keep the same speed
dial entries, and security PIN information from
the previously paired phone.

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Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®
Phone Settings
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink®
Phone SettingsHSETTINGS button
 Phone Settings
Set HFL options and features.
H SETTINGS button  Phone Settings
 Bluetooth Device List
You can protect each of the six cell phones with a security PIN.
1.Rotate i to select the phone you
want to add a security PIN to. Press
u .
2. Rotate i to select Edit PIN. Press
u .
3. Enter a new four-digit number.
Rotate i to select OK to enter
the security PIN.
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Move w to delete.
4. Re-enter the four-digit number.
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The screen returns to the screen
in step 4.
■Editing a Security PIN
1 Editing a Security PIN
If the phone is already security PIN protected, you
need to enter the current security PIN before
clearing the PIN or creating a new one.
You can use the keyboard on the On Demand
Multi-Use Display™ to input numbers.
Select numbers, then OK.

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Text Message/E-mail
HFL Menus
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®
HFL MenusThe power mode must be in ACCESSORY or ON to use HFL.
■Phone Settings screen
1.Press the SETTINGS button.
2. Rotate i to select Phone
Settings , then press u.
1HFL Menus
To use HFL, you must first pair your Bluetooth®-
compatible cell phone to the system while the
vehicle is parked.
Some functions are limi ted while driving. A
message appears on the screen when the vehicle is
moving and the operation is canceled.
Edit the user name of a paired phone.
Phone
Edit Device Name
Connect phoneBluetooth
Device List

(Existing
entry list)

Replace This Device
Add Bluetooth Device
Disconnect a paired phone from the system.Connect a phone to the system.
*1: Appears only when a phone is connected to HFL.
Disconnect

(Existing entry list)

Pair a phone to the system.
Edit PIN

Create a security PIN for a paired phone. Replace a previously paired phone with a
new phone.
Delete This Device
Delete a previously paired phone.


Add Bluetooth Device
Pair a phone to the system.

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AcuraLink®
This section describes how Acura directly communicates important
information to you regarding your vehicle.
AcuraLink® ............................................ 256
In Case of Emergency........................... 256
Security Features .................................. 258
Operator Assistance ............................. 259
AcuraLink Message .............................. 260

256AcuraLink®
AcuraLink®Is a subscription-based service that provides convenient features such as voice
communication in case of emergency, online security, one-on-one operator
assistance, and the transmission of impo rtant messages regarding your vehicle’s
status.
For information on traffic re routing and traffic information updates, provided by the
AcuraLink server.In Case of Emergency
If your vehicle’s airbags deploy or if
the unit detects that the vehicle is
severely impacted, your vehicle
automatically will attempt to connect
to the AcuraLink operator. Once
connected, information about your
vehicle, its positioning, and its
condition will be sent to the operator;
you also can speak to the operator
when connected.
■ Automatic collision notification
1 AcuraLink®
AcuraLink also provides services you can operate
from the Internet or your smartphone.
To subscribe to AcuraLink, or to get more
information about all of its features, contact an
Acura dealer or visit owners.acura.com.1In Case of Emergency
Your vehicle may not be able to connect to the
operator if the battery level is low, the line is
disconnected or you do not have adequate
cellular coverage.
You cannot use emergency services when:•You travel outside the AcuraLink service
coverage areas.•There is a problem with the connecting
devices, such as the ASSIST button,
microphone, speakers, or the unit itself.•You are not subscribed to the service or your
subscription is no longer valid.
You cannot operate othe r navigation- or phone-
related functions using the screens while talking
to the operator.
Only the operator can te rminate the connection
to your vehicle.
1 Automatic collis ion notification
If the unit fails to conne ct to the operator, it
repeatedly tries until it succeeds.
Navigation screenOn Demand Multi-Use Display
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