2014 Acura MDX audio

Contents
2System Setup P. 21Start-up 22 Voice Control System 24 Interface Settings 27 Personal Information 38
Routing 53 Guidance 62 Map 69Data Reset 85
On Demand Multi-Use Display™ 862 Navigation P. 87Entering a Destination 88 Calculating the Route 114
Driving to Your Destination 116
Map Menu 122
Changing Your Route 128 Changing Your Destination 137 Resuming Your Trip 140
2 Audio P. 141Audio System 142 Audio Remote Controls 148 Audio Settings 149 Playing FM/AM Radio 153
Playing XM® Radio 159 Playing a Disc 164 Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio 171
Playing an iPod® 183 Playing Internet Radio 195 Playing a USB Flash Drive 199 Playing Bluetooth® Audio 2052Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® P. 209Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® 210 Text Message/E-mail 2422AcuraLink® P. 255AcuraLink® 2562Rear Entertainment System P. 263Rear Entertainment System 264 Rear Control Panel Operation 267
Front Control Panel Operation 278
Wireless Headphones 282
2Other Features P. 285Trip Computer 286 Calendar 287 Information Functions 288 Multi-view Rear Camera 2902Troubleshooting P. 293Troubleshooting 294 Error Messages 3002Reference Information P. 307System Initialization 308 System Limitations 310 Client Assistance 312 Legal Information 3152Voice Commands P. 323Voice Commands 324
Quick Reference Guide
P.2
System Setup
P.21
Navigation
P.87
Audio
P.141
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®
P.209
AcuraLink®
P.255
Rear Entertainment System
P.263
Other Features
P.285
Troubleshooting
P.293
Reference Information
P.307
Voice Commands
P.323
Index
P.339

3Quick Reference Guide
Rear Entertainment System
(P263)
Rear seat passengers can enjoy a completely separate entertainment source than front passengers, including movies, games, and other audio
choices.
Audio
The advanced audio system provides clear, well-defined sound and makes the most of your music.
Enjoy listening to a variety of audio sources, such as:
FM/AM Radio
(P153)
XM® Radio
(P159)
Compact Disc
(P164)
iPod®
(P183)
USB Flash Drive
(P199)
Bluetooth® Audio
(P205)
Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
(P171)
Internet Radio
(P195)
AcuraLink®
(P256)
AcuraLink® provides you with important info rmation and messages between your vehicle and
Acura.
Voice Control
(P24)
Use voice commands for safer system control while driving. You can operate all key functions of
the navigation, audio, Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®, and climate control systems.
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®
(P210)
Pair a compatible cell phone to receive incoming and make outgoing calls. You can operate the
phone features without ever taking your hands off the wheel.

4Quick Reference Guide
System Controls
REAR
REAR
AUDIO
FRONT
AUDIO
NAV
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REARAUDIO
FRONTFFFAAAUDIOAAAAAAA
REARNAV
Navigation
Audio
Rear Entertainment System
Voice Control
Bluetooth
® HandsFreeLink
®
1 PHONE Button
(P212)
li AUDIO ButtonModels without RES
9 FRONT AUDIO Button
0 REAR AUDIO Button
(P278)
lbREAR
9
(Power) Button
Models with RES
lcMicrophone
(P24)
lf h (Pick-Up) Button
(P210)
lg J (Hang-Up/Back)
Button
(P210)
lh d (Talk) Button
(P5)
ld Left Selector
Wheel
(P148)
leSOURCE Button
(P148)
2NAV Button
(P88)
3BACK Button
4 a (Display Mode)
Button
(P74)
5 Interface Dial/ENTER
Button
(P7)
6INFO Button
7 MENU Button
8 SETTINGS Button
On Demand Multi-Use
Display
TM
Navigation Screen

5Quick Reference Guide
Voice Control OperationVoice Portal ScreenaPress and release the d (Talk) button
on the top screen of any mode.
The system prompts you to say a voice
command and gives examples. Press
and release the d (Talk) button again
to bypass this prompt.
 The system beeps when ready for a
command. Press the J (Hang-Up/
Back) button to cancel.
 Available voice commands are
highlighted on the screen.b Say a voice command (e.g., Address).
After that, follow the voice prompt
and say a voice command.
The audio system is muted during voice
control mode.
 You can use other voice commands on
the Voice Portal screen. Voice Command
Index (P324)
 Say d “Voice Help” to enter supported
commands for the current screen. A
voice help tutorial is also available. Voice
Help (P16)
 During the voice con trol mode, press and
hold the J (Hang-Up/Back) button to
return to the Voice Portal screen.
 Set Voice Prompt to Off to bypass the
voice prompt. Voice Recognition
Settings (P26)
 Carefully read the usage note for the
voice control. Voice Control System
(P24)
On the Menu Screen Say d “Voice portal” to display the
Voice Portal on any screen.
 Say d “Voice Help” to enter supported
commands for the current screen. A voice
help tutorial is also available. Voice Help
(P16)a Press and release the d (Talk) button
on the menu or setting screen.
The system prompts you to say a voice
command and gives examples. Press
and release the d (Talk) button again
to bypass this prompt.
Available voice commands are
highlighted on the screen.b Say a voice command.

6Quick Reference Guide
On Demand Multi-Use Display™ Basic Operation
Places (P44)
Select to change an audio
source.
ShortcutsAudio SourcePresetsTo listen to a stored station,
select 1-6 (AM) or 1-12 (FM).
Source List Icons
Select to store a station. Select to display the menu
items.
Menu Items
Phone
(P222) Audio (P146) Climate*
More
AM, FM, XM, Pandora® , Aha
TM
bn
: Select the preset station (AM/FM/Pandora®/Aha
TM) or category (XM).
cx : Select to search the selected band for a station with a strong signal. (AM/FM)
Select the channel. In channel mode, select an
d hold to change the channel rapidly. (XM) Select a song (Pandora®) or a contents (Aha
TM).
 CD, HDD, USB flash drive, Bluetooth® Audio
bn : Select n to skip to the next folder, and b to skip to the beginnig of the previous
folder.
cx : Select to change tracks. Select and hold to move rapidly within a track.
 iPod®
Album bar : Select an album. cx : Select to change tracks. Select and hold to move rapidly within a track.
*: See the Owner's Manual.

15Quick Reference Guide
Rear Entertainment System
(P263)
The rear passengers can enjoy a wide array of audio/visual sources with the Rear Entertainment System (RES). The rear passengers can use
wireless headphones and operate the system with the rear control panel.
Overhead Screen and Rear Control PanelPull down the bottom edge of
the screen. Select the audio source.
Press the buttons to
select items.
Press the Release button to
remove the rear control panel.
(Light-up) Button
Illuminate the buttons on the
rear control panel.
9 (Power) Button
Turn the system on or off
(when rear power is turned on). CH/FOLDER Bar
Select a channel (Radio) or a
folder (Disc/USB).
TUNE/SKIP Bar
Find stations (FM/AM). Skip to
start/end of tracks, or press
and hold to fast reverse/fast
forward (Disc/USB/DVD).CATEGORY Bar
Select a category (XM).
(Play/Pause) Button
Play or pause the playback.
TITLE SCROLL Bar
Display track title, artist, and
other text information.
Select the audio source.
Rotate the Interface Dial
to select items.
Press the Release button to
remove the rear control panel.
Press the Open button to open
and pull down the screen.
Ultrawide RES
Basic Operationa
Open the overhead screen.bPress the REAR 9
(Power) button on
the front control
panel.c Select the audio source.
 RES : Press the desired button on
the rear control panel.
 Ultrawide RES : Press the SOURCE
button and rotate the Interface
Dial on the rear control panel to
select an audio source. Press the
ENTER button.
REAR
RES

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INFO FRONTAUDIO REAR
AUDIOSETTINGS MENUSETTIN
GS
INFO
FRONTAUDIO
REAROAUDIO
MENU button
Menu Tree
The menu tree helps guide you
through the system’s menu options.
To get to your desired function, follow
the menu tree in order of the steps
shown.NOTE:
All menu options can also be
activated with voice commands.
Press the hard button on the
system control panel.
Press the MENU button. Select the menu option with the
Interface Dial.
Rotate
i to select Address Book .
Press u. After following the menu
tree, step-by-step
instructions explain how to
achieve the desired result.
Sample pages and images in this se ction may differ from the actual ones.

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.

If you do not select OK, the map
screen is displayed after a
certain period of time.

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.
2 System Initialization P. 308
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.