2015 Acura MDX Navigation Manual

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Accessories Precautions
The GPS antenna is located in the dashboard. Metallic front or side window tinting can seriously degrade or obstruct GPS reception.
Signal noise from devices such as radar detectors, vehicle tracking devices, remote starters, and additional amplifiers can disrupt the navigation system. If you install any such item, install it away from the navigation display and antenna.
Important Safety Information
Avoid focusing on the screen or manually operating the system controls while driving.
Enter information before you begin driving or when stopped. As you drive, listen to the audible instructions and use voice commands when possible. Pull to the side of the road if you need more time to look at the screen or operate the controls.
Route guidance may conflict with street closures, road construction, detours, and out-of-date map data.
The system itself may also have limitations. Verify route information by carefully observing roads, signs, and signals. Always use your own judgment and obey traffic laws. 2System Limitations P. 308
Using the navigation system while driving can take your
attention away from the road, causing a crash in which you
could be seriously injured or killed.
Only operate system controls when the conditions permit you
to safely do so.
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Contents
2System Setup P. 21
Start-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™ 86
2 Navigation P. 87
Entering a Destination 88 Calculating the Route 112Driving to Your Destination 114Map Menu 120
Changing Your Route 126 Changing Your Destination 135 Resuming Your Trip 138
2 Audio P. 139
Audio System 140 Audio Remote Controls 146 Audio Settings 147 Playing FM/AM Radio 151
Playing SiriusXM® Radio 157 Playing a Disc 162 Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio 169
Playing an iPod® 181 Playing Internet Radio 193 Playing a USB Flash Drive 197 Playing Bluetooth® Audio 203
2Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® P. 207
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink® 208 Text Message/E-mail 240
2AcuraLink® P. 253
AcuraLink® 254
2Rear Entertainment System P. 261
Rear Entertainment System 262 Rear Control Panel Operation 265Front Control Panel Operation 276Wireless Headphones 280
2Other Features P. 283
Trip Computer 284 Calendar 285 Information Functions 286 Multi-view Rear Camera 288
2Troubleshooting P. 291
Troubleshooting 292 Error Messages 298
2Reference Information P. 305
System Initialization 306 System Limitations 308 Client Assistance 310 Legal Information 313
2Voice Commands P. 321
Voice Commands 322
Quick Reference GuideP.2
System SetupP.21
NavigationP.87
AudioP.139
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®P.207
AcuraLink®P.253
Rear Entertainment SystemP.261
Other FeaturesP.283
TroubleshootingP.291
Reference InformationP.305
Voice CommandsP.321
IndexP.337

Quick Reference Guide
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Overview—Functions at a Glance
NavigationYou can select any place/landmark as a destination by using voice control or the Interface Dial. The navigation
system gives you turn-by-turn driving directions to your destination.
Store home address (P46)
Register
1 home address.
Store contacts (P39)
Store up to
200 contacts in 2 address books.
Enter destination (P88)
Select your destination using
12 methods.
Select route (P113)
Set route preferences and select one of
3 routes.
Track route (P114)
Follow your route in real-time with voice guidance.
AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic™ (P124)
Bypass congestion an d traffic incidents.
Subscription service
Avoid certain areas (P134)
Set streets and areas to detour around.
Add waypoints (P128)
Add up to
4 “pit stops” along your route.

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Quick Reference Guide
Rear Entertainment System (P261)
Rear seat passengers can enjoy a completely separate entertainment source than front passengers, including movies, games, and other audio
choices.
AudioThe 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 (P151)
SiriusXM® Radio (P157)
Compact Disc (P162)
iPod® (P181)
USB Flash Drive (P197)
Bluetooth® Audio (P203)Hard Disk Drive (HDD) (P169)
Internet Radio (P193)
AcuraLink® (P254)
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® (P208)
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.

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Quick Reference GuideSystem Controls
REAR
REAR
AUDIO
FRONT
AUDIO
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REAR
NAV
Navigation
Audio
Rear Entertainment System
Voice Control
Bluetooth
® HandsFreeLink®
1 PHONE Button (P210)
li AUDIO Button
Models without RES
9 FRONT AUDIO Button
0 REAR AUDIO Button
(P276)
lbREAR 9 (Power) Button
Models with RES
lcMicrophone (P24)
lf h (Pick-Up) Button (P208)
lg J (Hang-Up/Back)
Button
(P208)
lh d (Talk) Button (P5)
ld Left Selector
Wheel
(P146)
leSOURCE Button
(P146)
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
DisplayTM
Navigation Screen

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Quick Reference GuideVoice Control Operation
Voice Portal Screen
aPress 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 (P322)
 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.

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Quick Reference GuideOn Demand Multi-Use Display™ Basic Operation
Places (P44)
Select to change an audio
source.
Shortcuts
Audio Source
Presets
To 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
(P220) Audio (P144) Climate*
More
AM, FM, SiriusXM®, Pandora® , AhaTM
bn
: Select the preset station (AM/FM/Pandora®/AhaTM) or category (SiriusXM®).
cx : Select to search the selected band for a station with a strong signal. (AM/FM)
Select the channel. In channel mode, select and hold to change the channel rapidly. (SiriusXM®)
Select a song (Pandora®) or a contents (AhaTM). 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.

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Quick Reference GuideInterface Dial/ENTER Button Operation
FRONTAUDIO
You will see these icons in each chapter.
They represent how you can operate the Interface Dial.
Changes scaleMap screens
Highlights menu optionsMenu screens
Rotate dial Press ENTER
Move up Move left Move down Move right
Scrolls map
(8 directions)
Map screens
Selects labeled
function
Menu screens
Selects function Selects map icon
Map screens
Selecting Icon
Selects highlighted option
Menu screens
Rotate dial i Press ENTER u
Move
e up r down w left y right