2016 Acura MDX navigation

The information and specifications included in this publication were in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd., reserves the right,
however, to discontinue or change specifications or design at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation.
Accessories Precautions
The GPS antenna is located in the dashboard. Metallic front or side window tinting can seriously degrade or obstruct GPS recept ion.
Signal noise from devices such as radar detectors, vehicle tracking devices, remote starters, and additional amplifiers can dis rupt 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 yo u 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Route guidance may conflict with street closures, road construction, detours, and out-of-date map data.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 info rmation by carefully observing roads, signs, and signals. Always use your own judgment and obey
traffic laws.
2System Limitations
P. 316
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.
WARNING
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2016 MDX Navigation Manual

Contents
2System Setup P. 21Start-up 22 Voice Control System 24 Interface Settings 28 Personal Information 40
Routing 55 Guidance 64 Map 71Data Reset 87
On Demand Multi-Use Display™ 882 Navigation P. 89Entering a Destination 90 Calculating the Route 114
Driving to Your Destination 116
Map Menu 122
Changing Your Route 129 Changing Your Destination 138 Resuming Your Trip 141
2 Audio P. 143Audio System 144 Audio Remote Controls 150 Audio Settings 151 Playing FM/AM Radio 155
Playing SiriusXM® Radio 161 Playing a Disc 166 Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio 173
Playing an iPod® 185 Playing Internet Radio 197 Playing a USB Flash Drive 202 Playing Bluetooth® Audio 2082Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® P. 211Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® 212 Text/E-mail Message 2442AcuraLink® P. 257AcuraLink® 2582Rear Entertainment System P. 267Rear Entertainment System 268 Rear Control Panel Operation 271
Front Control Panel Operation 282
Wireless Headphones 286
2Other Features P. 289Trip Computer 290 Calendar 291 Information Functions 292 Multi-view Rear Camera 2942Troubleshooting P. 297Troubleshooting 298 Error Messages 3042Reference Information P. 313System Initialization 314 System Limitations 316 Client Assistance 318 Legal Information 3212Voice Commands P. 329Voice Commands 330
Quick Reference Guide
P.2
System Setup
P.21
Navigation
P.89
Audio
P.143
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®
P.211
AcuraLink®
P.257
Rear Entertainment System
P.267
Other Features
P.289
Troubleshooting
P.297
Reference Information
P.313
Voice Commands
P.329
Index
P.345
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Quick Reference Guide2
Overview—Functions at a GlanceNavigation
You 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
(P48)
Register
1 home address.
Store contacts
(P41)
Store up to
200
contacts in
2 address books.
Enter destination
(P90)
Select your destination using 12
methods.
Select route
(P115)
Set route preferences and select one of
3 routes.
Track route
(P116)
Follow your route in real-time with voice guidance.
AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic™ (P127)
Bypass congestion an d traffic incidents.
Subscription service
Avoid certain areas
(P137)
Set streets and areas to detour around.
Add waypoints
(P131)
Add up to
4 “pit stops” along your route.
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3Quick Reference Guide
Rear Entertainment System
(P267)
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
(P155)
SiriusXM® Radio
(P161)
Compact Disc
(P166)
iPod®
(P185)
USB Flash Drive
(P202)
Bluetooth® Audio
(P208)
Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
(P173)
Internet Radio
(P197)
AcuraLink®
(P258)
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®
(P212)
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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4Quick Reference Guide
System Controls
REAR
REAR
AUDIO
FRONT
AUDIO
NAV
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REARAUDIO
FRONTFFFAAAUDIOAAAAAAA
REAR
NAV
Navigation
Audio
Rear Entertainment System
Voice Control
Bluetooth
® HandsFreeLink
®
1 PHONE Button
(P214)
mb AUDIO Button
(P144)
Models without RES
lb FRONT AUDIO Button
lc REAR AUDIO Button
(P282)
ldREAR
9
(Power) Button
Models with RES
lfMicrophone
(P24)
lih (Pick-Up) Button
(P212)
lj J (Hang-Up/Back)
Button
(P212)
ma d (Talk) Button
(P6)
lg Left Selector
Wheel
(P150)
lhSOURCE Button
(P150)
4 NAV Button
5 BACK Button
6 a (Display Mode)
Button
(P76)
7 Interface Dial/ENTER
Button
(P7)
8INFO Button
9 MENU Button
0 SETTINGS Button
On Demand Multi-Use Display
TM
Audio/Information Screen
2
9
(Power) Button
3 Volume Knob le
E (Eject) Button
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11Quick Reference Guide
Navigation—Home Addresses and Going HomeThe “Home” feature automatically routes you to your home address from any location simply by selecting Go Home, or saying d “Go
Home.”Storing Your Home Addressa Press the SETTINGS
button.bRotate i to select Navi Settings .
Press u.c Rotate i to select Edit Go Home.
Press u.d Rotate i to select Name. Press u .
SETTINGS
eEnter a name.fRotate i to select Address. Press u.
g Enter an address.
h Rotate i to select Phone No . Press
u .i Enter a phone number.jMove r and rotate i to select OK .
Press u.
Going Homea From the map screen,
press the MENU button.bRotate i to select Go Home . Press
u .
Alternatively, you can say d “Go
Home” from any screen. Your home
address is displayed on the Calculate
Route screen.c Rotate i to select Set as
Destination . Press u.zThe following voice commands are
available: say d “Go Home .”
MENU
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12Quick Reference Guide
Navigation—Entering a DestinationEnter your destination using one of several methods, then follow route guidance on the map or guidance screen to your destination. You
can also perform these steps using d voice commands.a From the map screen,
press the MENU button.bRotate i to select Address. Press u.c Rotate i to select Street . Press u.dEnter the name of your destination
street.
MENU
e Rotate i to select your destination
street from the list. Press u.f Enter the street number. Move r to
select OK when finished.g If there is more than one city with the
specified street, a list of cities is
displayed. Rotate i to select the
desired city from the list. Press u.
h Rotate i to select Set as
Destination . Press u.
Route guidance to the destination
begins.
z View Routes : Choose one of three
routes.
z Route Preference: Choose Max or Min
for the five settings.
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13Quick Reference Guide
Navigation—Changing Route or DestinationYou can alter your route by adding waypoints to visit, adding streets to avoid, or changing your destination during route guida nce.Adding a Waypoint
(“Pit Stop”)You can add up to four waypoints along
your route. (P131)aFrom the map screen, press the MENU
button.
b Rotate i to select Destination List .
Press u.
c Rotate i to select Add New
Destination . Press u.
d Rotate i to select Find Along Route .
Press u.e Rotate i to select location and
search method. Press u .
zSearch Around
: Search around a location.
z Search Along : Search between two
locations.
Changing Your
DestinationThere are four methods you can use to
specify a new destination during route
guidance.
z Say d “Find Nearest…” (P138)
Searches for the nearest place/landmark
on the map screen (e.g., d “Find
nearest gas station” ).
z Say d “Go Home” (P11)
Routes to your home address.
z Selecting an icon on the map (P139)
Scroll the map to position the cursor over
a place/landmark icon or a new area on
the map. Press u twice.
z Entering a new destination (P140)
Press the MENU button. Move w to
select Destination and enter a new
destination.f Select the icon category and location
to add to the Destination List when
prompted. Edit the order of
destinations if necessary.
g Move r and rotate i to select Start
Route . Press u .
Canceling Your RouteaPress the MENU button.bRotate i to select Cancel Route.
Press u.
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