2015 Acura MDX display

48 || 49

veHICLe CoNTroLS
veHICLe CoNTroLS
Heated Steering Wheel*
Heat the steering wheel to a comfortable temperature
when the vehicle is on.
Press the heated steering wheel button. Press the button
again to turn it off.
Heated steering wheel button
Heated Windshield Button*Turn the vehicle on. Press the heated windshield button
to de-ice the windshield.
The heated windshield may automatically activate when
the outside temperature is below 4° C, and deactivate
when the temperature reaches 6° C.
Heated windshield
button
*if equipped (Canadian models)
Seat Heaters and ventilation*
Quickly warm or cool the seats when the vehicle is on.
Front Seat Heaters or ventilation
Use the On-Demand Multi-Use Display (ODMD) to operate the front seat heaters or
ventilation.
Select LO, MID,
or HI level.
+: Increase heating
or cooling levels.
AUT o: The
system selects
the best setting
based on ambient
temperature.
oFF: Turn the
system off. -: Decrease
heating or
cooling levels.
Close the
menu
oDmD screen
Select to enter the seat
heating or ventilation screen.
*if equipped
Second-r ow Seat Heaters*
Press the seat heater button on the back of the center
console to cycle through settings: HI, MID, LO, and OFF.
Indicators appear for each setting.
Heat-induced burns are possible when using seat heaters.
Persons with a diminished ability to sense temperature (e.g., persons with
diabetes, lower-limb nerve damage, or paralysis) or with sensitive skin should
not use the seat heaters.
WArNING
When the vehicle is turned off, the heating or cooling setting returns to off
at the next vehicle start. If AUTO is selected, the setting remains in AUTO.

50 || 51
AUDIo AND CoNNeCTIvITy
veHICLe CoNTroLS
*if equipped
Customized Features
You can easily customize many features of your vehicle. The customized settings are
recalled every time you unlock the driver’s door with the remote (Driver 1 or Driver 2).
Settings are unique to each remote.
How to Change a Setting
The vehicle must be in Park (P) to select Vehicle Settings. Use the interface dial to make
and enter selections.
1. Press SETTINGS.
2. Select an option (System, Vehicle, Camera, Audio, Phone, Info, or Navi*).
3. Select a setting option, and make your preferred changes.
4. Press BACK to exit out of the menus.
Setting the Clock
On vehicles without navigation, use the interface dial to adjust the time in the clock
display. On vehicles with navigation, the time is automatically set using GPS signals.
1. Press SETTINGS.
2. Select System Settings.
3. Select Clock Adjustment.
4. Rotate the interface dial to change the hour value. Press the interface dial to select
minutes, and rotate to change the value. Press the interface dial to exit the screen.
5. Press BACK to exit out of the menus.
Settings screen
BACK
button
Interface
dial SeTTINGS
button
Basic
Audio operation
Connect audio devices and operate buttons and displays for the audio system.
USB Port
Connect a USB flash drive or other audio device, such as an iPod® or iPhone®.
1. Slide back the center console cover. Open the USB
port cover.
2. Install the flash drive or iPod cable to the USB port.
Auxiliary Input Jack
Connect standard audio devices with a 1/8-inch (3.5 mm) stereo miniplug.
1. Slide back the center console cover. Open the AUX
cover.
2. Connect the device to the input jack.
3. Use the device to control the audio.
iPod  and iPhone  are trademarks  of Apple,  Inc.
State  or local laws may prohibit  the operation  of handheld electronic  devices while operating  a vehicle.
AUDIo AND CoNNeCTIvITy
Learn how to operate the vehicle’s audio system.
Accessory Power Socket
Located in the center console, center pocket, and rear
cargo area. Open the socket cover to use power when
the vehicle is on.
Do not insert an automotive type cigarette lighter element. This can overheat the
power socket.
No TICe

52 || 53
AUDIo AND CoNNeCTIvITy
AUDIo AND CoNNeCTIvITy
Adjusting the Sound
Adjust various sound settings using the interface dial.
1. Press SETTINGS.
2. Select Audio Settings.
3. Select Sound.
4. Select the sound setting to adjust.
5. Adjust the setting to the desired level. Press the
interface dial.
6. Press BACK to exit the menu.
Steering Wheel Controls
Operate certain functions of the audio system using the steering wheel controls.
Left selector wheel: Roll up or down to adjust volume.
Press to mute. Move (or hold) left or right to change
stations or tracks.
SoUr Ce button: Cycle through available audio modes.
SOURCE buttonLeft selector wheel
Fm/Am/xm® radio
Move right or left for the next or previous station. Move and hold right or left for the next
or previous strong station.
CD/HDD*/iPod*/USB/Bluetooth® Audio
Move right for the next or previous track. Move and hold right or left for the next or
previous folder (CD/USB).
Pandora®
Move right for the next song. Move and hold right or left for the next or previous station.

on-Demand multi-Use Display (oDmD) and Controls
Operate the audio system using either the touchscreen or buttons.
The functions shown here can be used with most audio sources. Refer to subsequent
audio pages for more specific functions. Options that appear depend on the selected
audio source.
Power button Shortcuts (Audio
tab): Store up to
six AM, FM, or XM
stations or HDD
tracks.
more: Change
screen and sound
settings, or display
menu options for
the selected audio
source.
Sound: Adjust
sound settings
v olume knob
Audio Source:
Change the
audio source.
Select Edit
Order to arrange
audio icons to
your preference.
BACK button:
Return to the
previous display. AUDIo button(s):
Display the audio
screen.
meNU button:
Display menu
items for the
selected audio
source.
Interface dial
(from the Audio
screen): Move up, down, left,
and right. Rotate and press
ENTER to make selections in the
upper display.
button: Adjust
the upper screen
brightness.
SeTTINGS button:
Choose Audio
Settings.
Screen shown for model  with navigation.

54 || 55
AUDIo AND CoNNeCTIvITy
AUDIo AND CoNNeCTIvITy
Audio Source: Select
the FM or AM icon.
Scan: Scan for stations
with a strong signal. TAG*: Tag songs from
HD Radio and store to
a connected iPod or
iPhone.
Skip/seek bar: Find a
station with a strong
signal.
Tune bar: Change
the station.
Presets: Select and
hold a preset number
to store the current
station. Select a preset
to choose a previously
stored station. Interface dial
(from
the Audio screen):
Rotate and press to
select preset stations
in the upper display.
Fm/Am radio
Play FM or AM radio stations.
Fm/Am radio display
Siriusxm® radio
Available on a subscription basis only. For more information or to subscribe, contact your
dealer, or visit www.siriusxm.com (U.S.) or  www.siriusxm.ca (Canada).
Available in the U.S.  and  Canada,  except Hawaii,  Alaska,  and Puerto Rico.  
XM® is  a registered  trademark of Sirius XM Radio,  Inc.
Audio Source:
Select the XM icon.
Scan: Scan for
channels.
xm radio displaySkip/seek bar:
Change the channel.
CATeGory bar:
Change the category.
Presets: Select and
hold a preset number
to store the current
station. Select a preset
to choose a previously
stored station. Interface dial
(from the Audio
Screen): Rotate
and press to select
preset channels in
the upper display.
Screen shown for model 
with navigation.
*if equipped Screen shown for model 
with navigation.

56 || 57
AUDIo AND CoNNeCTIvITy
AUDIo AND CoNNeCTIvITy
Compact Disc (CD)
The audio system supports audio CDs, CD-Rs, and CD-RWs in MP3, WMA, or AAC formats.
Audio Source:
Select the CD icon.
Scan: Scan tracks
on the CD or folder.
random: Play tracks
or files in random
order.
CD slot
CD eject
button
CD display Skip/seek bar:
Change the track or
folder. r
epeat: Repeat the
current track or file.
Interface dial (from
the Audio screen):
Rotate to view track
list, and press to
select a track in the
upper display.
Do not use CDs with adhesive labels or insert a damaged CD. Inserting these types of CDs
may cause them to get stuck or damage the audio unit.
No TICe
REAR
REAR
AUDIO
FRONT
AUDIO
NAVFFFFAAAAAAAAAREARAUDIOFAAFRONTAUDIOAA
REAR
NAVNAVFRONT
AU
DIOREAR
AU DIO
Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio*
When music CDs are inserted, they are automatically recorded by system default onto the
built-in HDD for later playback.
CD eject button
HDD display
Audio Source:
Select
the HDD icon.
Album bar: Change
the album.
Scan: Scan all tracks
or the first track on
each album.
random: Play the
artist, album, or tracks
in random order.
Skip/seek bar: Change
the track. meNU button:
Display menu items
in the upper display,
including Music
Search. r
epeat: Repeat the
artist, album, or
track.
Searching for music
Use the interface dial to search for tracks stored on the HDD using several
methods.
1. From the audio screen, press MENU.
2. Select Music Search.
3. Select a search type (artist, album, track, etc.).
4. Select the song you want to play.
You can also search for and play HDD music using Song By Voice
™ (see page 146).
CD slot
Interface dial (from the
Audio screen): Rotate to view
track list, and press to select
a track in the upper display.
*if equipped
Screen shown for model 
with navigation.
Screen shown for model with navigation.

58 || 59
AUDIo AND CoNNeCTIvITy
AUDIo AND CoNNeCTIvITy
iPod® or USB Flash Drive
Connect your device to the USB port (see page 51).
iPod displayAlbum/Folder bar:
Change the album or
folder.
r
epeat: Repeat the
current track or file.
Skip/seek bar:
Change the track.
random: Play tracks
or albums in random
order. Audio Source:
Select
the iPod or USB icon.
Play/pause
Interface dial (from the Audio screen):
Rotate to view tracks, and press to
select a track in the upper display.
Searching for music
Use the interface dial to search for tracks stored on the iPod or USB drive using several
methods.
1. From the audio screen, press MENU.
2. Select Music Search.
3. Select a search type (artist, album, track, etc.) or folder.
4. Select the song you want to play.
On vehicles with navigation, you can also search for and play iPod music using Song By
Voice
™ (see page 146).
iPod is  a trademark  of Apple,  Inc.
meNU button:
Display menu items
in the upper display,
including Music
Search.
Bluetooth® Audio
Play streaming or stored audio from your compatible phone when it is paired to Bluetooth®
HandsFreeLink® (see page 68). Visit www.acura.com/handsfreelink (U.S.) or www.
handsfreelink.ca (Canada) to check phone compatibility. Standard data rates may apply.
Bluetooth® Audio display Play/r
esume
Interface dial (from
the Audio screen):
Rotate and press to
select an item in the
upper display. Audio Source:
Select
the Bluetooth icon.
Pause
Notes:
•  Make sure the volume on your phone is properly adjusted.
•  You may need to enable additional settings on your phone for playback.
•  The resume/pause function and remote audio controls are not supported on all phones.
State  or local laws may prohibit  the operation  of handheld electronic  devices while operating  a vehicle.  
Only launch streaming  audio on your phone  when safe to do so.
Folder bar: Search
for a folder.
Skip/seek bar:
Change the track.
Screen shown for model  with navigation.Screen shown for model with navigation.

60 || 61
AUDIo AND CoNNeCTIvITy
AUDIo AND CoNNeCTIvITy
Pandora®
Play and operate Pandora from your phone through the vehicle’s audio system. Visit
www.acura.com/handsfreelink to check phone compatibility. Standard data rates apply.
Available in the U.S. only.
Connect your phone when the vehicle is stopped.
For iPhone:
•  Connect via Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (see page 68) or USB (see page 51).
•  A pop-up may appear on your phone requesting you to allow access for Pandora to be
launched.
•  If you cannot operate Pandora through the audio system, it may be streaming through
Bluetooth® Audio. Make sure Pandora mode on the audio system is selected.
•  If Pandora still does not operate, try rebooting the phone and reconnecting the cable if
necessary.
For Android and BlackBerry:
•  Connect via Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (see page 68).
Audio Source: Select
the Pandora icon.
Pandora displayStation bar:
Change the station.
Like/Dislike a song
Skip forward
Interface dial (from
the Audio screen):
Rotate and press to
select an item in the
upper display.
Play/Pause
State  or local laws may prohibit  the operation  of handheld electronic  devices while operating  a vehicle.  
Only launch streaming  audio on your phone  when safe to do so.
State 
or local laws may prohibit  the operation  of handheld electronic  devices while operating  a vehicle.  
Only launch streaming  audio on your phone  when safe to do so.
Aha display
AcuraLink featuring Aha™
Access music and information programming, location-based services, and social
media through your vehicle’s audio system. Visit www.acura.com/handsfreelink
(U.S.) or www.handsfreelink.ca (Canada) to check phone compatibility. Standard
data rates apply.
Visit owners.acura.com (U.S.) or myacura.ca (Canada) and download the AcuraLink
app to your phone prior to using this feature. Make sure you have an active Aha
account. Connect your phone when the vehicle is stopped.
For iPhone:
•  Connect via Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (see page 68) or USB (see page 51).
•  A pop-up may appear on your phone requesting you to allow access for Aha to be
launched.
•  If you cannot operate Aha through the audio system, it may be streaming through
Bluetooth® Audio. Make sure Aha mode on your audio system is selected.
•  If Aha still does not operate, try rebooting the phone and reconnecting the cable if
necessary.
For Android and BlackBerry:
•  Connect via Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (see page 68).
Audio source: Select
the aha icon. Station bar
Play/pause Like/dislike
Stations: View and
select 16 previously
favorited stations.
Interface dial (from the
Audio screen): Rotate
to select an item, and
press ENTER to select it
in the upper display. meNU button:
View
the complete station
list.
Screen shown for model  with navigation.
Screen shown for model with navigation.

62 || 63
AUDIo AND CoNNeCTIvITy
AUDIo AND CoNNeCTIvITy
REAR
REAR
AUDIO
FRONT
AUDIO
NAVFFFFAAAAAAAAAREARAUDIOFAAFRONTAUDIOAA
REAR
NAVNAVFRONT
AU
DIOREAR
AU DIO
operating the System from the Front
You can operate the rear entertainment system using the front audio controls.
1. Press REAR POWER to turn the system on.
2. Press REAR AUDIO.
3. Use the front audio controls to choose a media source for the rear system.
4. Press FRONT AUDIO to return to the front audio source.
Playing a Dv D
Insert a DVD into the DVD slot. It begins playing automatically. Use the front or rear
controls to navigate the DVD.
r ear entertainment System (reS)*
Rear passengers can enjoy a different audio or entertainment source than front passengers.
D vD slot
rear audio display reAr AUDIo
button: Display rear
audio information.
D vD eject button
FroNT AUDIo
button: Display front
audio information.
reAr Po
Wer
button: Turn the rear
entertainment system
on or off.
This vehicle’s overhead mounted display includes mercury-containing components. Upon
removal, please reuse, recycle, or dispose of as hazardous waste.
*if equipped *if equipped
NoTICe
System Components
Open the overhead screen and retrieve the wireless headphones to use the system.
overhead screen
9-inch reS*: Pull down the bottom edge of the screen, and
extend it until it locks into place.
Ultrawide reS*: Press OPEN. Extend the screen until it
locks into place.
Fold the screen back into the ceiling when not in use.
Press the release button to detach the rear control panel, if desired.
Auxiliary/HDmI* inputs
Auxiliary inputs can be used for video game systems and other devices. Wired
headphones can also be used.
Wireless headphones
Your vehicle comes with two sets of wireless headphones.
Pivot the left earpiece to turn on the headphones.
Turn the dial at the bottom of the right earpiece to adjust
the volume.
Auxiliary
input jacks
Release button
Ultrawide reS*
HDMI input can be used for
video game systems and
other devices.
Wired
headphone
volume
Wired
headphone
jacks
Pivot to
turn on. Volume
dial