2015 Acura MDX ECO mode

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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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System Setup
This section describes the start-up procedure and the navigation andsetup functions.
Start-up.............................................................. 22
Voice Control System ........................................ 24
Command Input .............................................. 24
Voice Recognition ............................................ 25
Voice Recognition Settings ............................... 26
Interface Settings .............................................. 27
Display Settings ................................................ 27
Sound and Beep Settings ................................. 28
Clock Adjustment ............................................ 29
Wallpaper Settings ........................................... 31
Unit Settings .................................................... 34
Language Settings............................................ 35
Background Color ............................................ 36
Header Clock Display ....................................... 37
Personal Information ........................................ 38
Address Book ................................................... 39
Home Address ................................................. 46 PIN Numbers .................................................... 47
Previous Destination ......................................... 48
Category History .............................................. 49
Download POI .................................................. 50
Routing ............................................................... 53
Route Preference .............................................. 54
Unverified Routing ........................................... 56
Traffic Rerouting .............................................. 58
Edit POI Search Radius Along Route.................. 59
Avoided Area ................................................... 60
Guidance ............................................................ 62
Guidance Mode ............................................... 63
Street Name Guidance ..................................... 65
Non-map screens ............................................. 66
Guidance Point................................................. 67
Estimated Time................................................. 68
Map ..................................................................... 69
Showing Icons on Map ..................................... 71 Color ............................................................... 73
View (Map Orientation).................................... 76
3D Angle Adjustment ...................................... 77
Straight Line Guide .......................................... 77
Current Location .............................................. 78
Map Legend .................................................... 79
Display Tracking ............................................... 83
Correct Vehicle Position ................................... 84
Data Reset ......................................................... 85
Defaulting All the Settings ............................... 85
On Demand Multi-Use Display™ ..................... 86
Changing the Screen Settings .......................... 86

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System Setup
Start-up
The 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. 306
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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MapColor
System Setup
Set the screen brightness separately for Day and Night modes. Press the a
(Display mode) button to cycle through the display modes (Day to Night to Off).
1. Press the a button.
The Brightness bar is displayed
for a few seconds.
Rotate i to adjust the
brightness. Press u.
2. Press the a button again.
Repeat the procedure to switch
the display modes.
■Switching Display Mode Manually1 Switching Display Mode Manually
A visual guide helps y ou see the difference
between Day an d Night modes.
2 Day or Night Mode P. 10
Recommended Settings
•Select mid-range for the dash illumination.
•Select White for the map Day display and
Black for the map Night display.

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Audio
This section describes how to operate the audio system. You can play
music from a wide array of media s ources, and control the audio system
using the audio buttons, the Interface Dial, or voice control.
Audio System .................................................. 140
About Your Audio System .............................. 140
USB Port ........................................................ 141
Auxiliary Input Jack ......... .......................... ..... 142
Audio System Theft Protection ....................... 143
Setting Audio Shortcuts ................................. 144
Audio Remote Controls .................................. 146
Steering Wheel Controls ................................ 146
Audio Settings ................................................. 147
Adjusting the Sound ...................................... 149
Playing FM/AM Radio ..................................... 151
Selecting FM/AM Mode.................................. 151
Audio Screen Control ..................................... 151
Audio Menu .................................................. 153
Playing SiriusXM® Radio ................................ 157
Selecting SiriusXM® Mode............................. 157
Audio Screen Control ..................................... 157
Audio Menu .................................................. 159 SiriusXM® Radio Service................................. 161
Playing a Disc ................................................... 162
Selecting Disc Mode ....................................... 162
Audio Screen Control ..................................... 163
Audio Menu ................................................... 164
Recommended CDs ........................................ 167
Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio ............ 169
Selecting HDD Mode ...................................... 169
Recording a Music CD to HDD........................ 170
Audio Screen Control ..................................... 171
Audio Menu ................................................... 172
Playing an iPod® ............................................. 181
Selecting iPod® Mode .................................... 182
Audio Screen Control ..................................... 183
Audio Menu ................................................... 185
Song By Voice
TM (SBV) .................................... 188
Playing Internet Radio ..................................... 193
Selecting Internet Radio Mode........................ 193 Pandora® Menu ............................................ 194
Aha
TM Radio Menu ......................................... 195
Playing a USB Flash Drive ............................... 197
Selecting USB Mode....................................... 198
Audio Screen Control..................................... 199
Audio Menu .................................................. 200
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio............................. 203
Selecting Bluetooth ® Audio Mode ................ 203
Audio Screen Control..................................... 204

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Audio SystemUSB Port
Audio
USB Port
Install the iPod® or iPhone® dock
connector or the USB flash drive to
the USB port.1 USB Port
• Do not leave the iPod® or USB flash drive in
the vehicle. Direct sunlight and high
temperatures may damage it.
• Do not connect the iPod® or USB flash drive
using a hub.
• Do not use a device such as a card reader or
hard disk drive, as the device or your files may
be damaged.
• We recommend backing up your data before
using the device in your vehicle.
• Displayed messages may vary depending on
the device model a nd software version.
If the audio system does not recognize the
iPod®, try reconnecting it a few times or reboot
the device. To reboot, fo llow the manufacturer’s
instructions provided wi th the iPod® or visit
www.apple.com/ipod.

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Audio SystemAudio System Theft Protection
Audio
Audio System Theft Protection
The audio system is disabled when it is disconnected from the power source, such as
when the battery is disconnected or goes dead. In certain conditions, the system may
display Enter code . If this occurs, reactivate the audio system.
1. Set the power mode to ON.
2. Turn on the audio system.
3. Press and hold the audio system power button for more than two seconds.
The audio system is reac tivated when the audio c ontrol unit establishes a
connection with the vehicle control unit. If the control unit fails to recognize
the audio unit, you must go to a deal er and have the audio unit checked.
■Reactivate the audio system

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Audio
Audio Settings
HSETTINGS button  Audio Settings
Rotate i to select an item. Press u.
The following items are available:
• Sound : Adjusts the settings of the audio speaker’s sound.
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Adjusting the Sound P. 149
• Source Select Popup: Selects whether the list of selectable audio sources comes
on when the AUDIO button is pressed.
• HD Radio Mode (AM/FM mode): Selects whether the audio system automatically
switches to the digital radio waves or receives the analogue waves only.
• Cover Art (CD (MP3/WMA/AAC), iPod ®, USB, Pandora® or Aha™ mode): Turns
on and off the cover art display.
• Connect Bluetooth Audio Device (Bluetooth ® Audio, Pandora® or Aha™
mode): Connects, disconnects or pairs a Bluetooth® Audio device to HFL.
• Recording from CD (CD mode): Selects whether the songs on music CDs are
automatically recorded to the HDD.
• Recording Quality (CD mode): Selects the quality of the music files recorded to
the HDD.
• HDD Info (HDD mode) : Displays the HDD capacity.
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