2016 Acura MDX display

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Rear Operation
Use the On-Demand Multi-Use Display (ODMD) touchscreen to operate the
system.
Rear Lock: Disable
operation from the
rear.
Rear temperature
up/down
On-Demand Multi-Use Display (ODMD)
Close the menuRear ON/OFF Rear AUTO
Fan speed Air ow control
mode
If Rear Lock is turned on in the front, rear controls
cannot be operated.
ODMD screen
Select the REAR icon to
enter the rear climate
control screen.
Rear Climate Control Buttons
Use the buttons on the back of the center console to operate the rear system.
Temperature
controlRear
AUTOON/OFF
buttonAir ow
control
modeFan speed
buttons
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)

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Seat Heaters and Ventilation*
Quickly warm or ventilate the seats when the vehicle is on.
Front Seat Heaters or Ventilation
Use the On-Demand Multi-Use Display (ODMD) touchscreen to operate the
front seat heaters or ventilation.
Select LO, MID, or
HI level.
+: Increase heating
or ventilation levels.
AUTO: The
system selects
the best setting
based on ambient
temperature. OFF: Turn the
system off. -: Decrease heating
or ventilation levels. Close the menu
ODMD screen
Select to enter the seat
heating or ventilation screen.
*if equipped
Second-Row Outer 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 ventilation setting returns to off at
the next vehicle start. If AUTO is selected, the setting remains in AUTO.
*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
dialSETTINGS
button

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Basic Audio Operation
Connect audio devices and operate buttons and displays for the audio system.
USB Port
Connect a USB fl ash 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 fl ash 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.
AC Power Outlet*
Located on the back of the center console. Power
is supplied when the vehicle is on for devices up to
115 volts rated 150 watts or less.
1. Open the cover.
2. Plug in the device slightly, turn it 90° clockwise,
then push it in all the way.
Do not use the AC power outlet for electric appliances that require high initial
peak wattage, such as cathode-ray tube type televisions, refrigerators, electric
pumps, etc. It is not suitable for devices that process precise data, such as
medical equipment, and that require an extremely stable power supply, such as
microcomputer-controlled electric blankets, touch sensor lamps, etc.
NOTICE
*if equipped
Accessory Power Socket
Located in the center console, front 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.
NOTICE
Adjusting the Sound
Adjust various sound settings. Use the interface dial to make and enter
selections.
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.
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.
SOURCE button: Cycle through available audio
modes.
SOURCE buttonLeft selector wheel
FM/AM/SiriusXM® 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®/Aha™
Move right for the next song. Move and hold right or left for the next or previous
station.

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On-Demand Multi-Use Display ( ODMD)
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 specifi c functions. Options that appear depend on
the selected audio source.
Power button Shortcuts (Audio
tab): Store up to six
AM, FM, or SiriusXM
stations or HDD
tracks.
More: Change screen
and sound settings, or
display menu options
for the selected audio
source. Sound: Adjust
sound settings.
Volume 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.
*if equipped
Interface dial (from
the Audio screen):
Rotate and press to
select preset stations
or the station list in
the upper display.
FM/AM Radio
Play FM or AM radio stations.
FM/AM radio display
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.

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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.
SiriusXM Radio display
Audio Source: Select
the SiriusXM icon.
Scan: Scan for channels.Skip/seek bar:
Change the channel. CATEGORY bar:
Change the category.
Presets: Select and
hold a preset number
to store the current
channel. Select a
preset to choose a
previously stored
channel.Interface dial (from
the Audio Screen):
Rotate and press to
select the channel
list or preset list in
the upper display.
Compact Disc (CD) or USB Flash Drive
For CDs: The audio system supports audio CDs, CD-Rs, and CD-RWs in MP3, WMA,
or AAC formats.
For USB: Connect your device to the USB port (see page 52).
CD 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.
NOTICE
Searching for Music
Search for tracks stored on the CD or USB. Use the interface dial to make and
enter selections.
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.
Audio Source: Select
the CD or USB icon.
Scan: Scan tracks on
the CD or USB.
Random: Play tracks or
fi les in random order. CD slot CD eject button
Folder bar: Change
the folder. Repeat: Repeat the
current track or fi le.
Interface dial (from
the Audio screen):
Rotate to view track
list, and press to
select a track in the
upper display.
Skip/seek bar:
Change the track.
MENU button:
Display menu items
in the upper display,
including Music Search.

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*if equipped
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.
HDD display
Searching for Music
Search for tracks stored on the HDD. Use the interface dial to make and enter
selections.
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 155).
Audio Source: Select
the HDD icon.Album bar: Change
the album.
Scan: Scan all tracks
or the fi rst 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. Repeat: Repeat the
artist, album, or track.
Interface dial (from
the Audio screen):
Rotate to view track
list, and press to select
a track in the upper
display.
iPod®
Connect your device to the USB port (see page 52).
iPod display
Searching for Music
Search for tracks on the iPod. Use the interface dial to make and enter selections.
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 155).
iPod is a trademark of Apple, Inc.
Album bar: Change
the album.
Skip/seek bar:
Change the track. Repeat: Repeat the
current track.
Shuf e: Play tracks or
albums in random order. Audio Source: Select
the iPod icon.
Play/pause
Interface dial (from
the Audio screen):
Rotate to view tracks,
and press to select
a track in the upper
display.
MENU button:
Display menu items
in the upper display,
including Music Search.

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Bluetooth® Audio
Play streaming or stored audio from your compatible phone when it is paired to
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (see page 69). Visit www.acura.com/handsfreelink
(U.S.) or www.handsfreelink.ca (Canada) to check phone compatibility. Standard
data rates may apply with your phone provider.
Bluetooth® Audio display
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.
Play/Resume
Interface dial (from
the Audio screen):
Rotate and press to
select an item in the
upper display. Audio Source: Select
the Bluetooth icon.
Pause
Folder bar: Search for a
folder.Skip/seek bar:
Change the track.
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 with your phone provider. Available in the U.S. only.
Connect your phone when the vehicle is stopped.
For iPhone:
• Connect via Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (see page 69) or USB (see page
52).
• 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 69).
Pandora display
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.
Audio Source: Select
the Pandora icon.Station bar: Change
the station.
Like/dislike a songSkip forward
Interface dial (from
the Audio screen):
Rotate and press to
select an item in the
upper display.
Play/Pause

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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 with your phone provider.
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 69) or USB (see page
52).
• 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 69).
Audio Source: Select
the aha icon.Station bar: Change
the station.
Play/pause Like/dislike Favorites: View and select
16 previously favorited
stations.
Interface dial (from
the Audio screen):
Rotate to select an
item, and press to
select it in the upper
display.MENU button: View
the complete station
list in the upper
display.
Skip back 15 seconds
Skip ahead 30 seconds
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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 DVD
Insert a DVD into the DVD slot. It begins playing automatically. Use the front or
rear controls to navigate the DVD.
Rear Entertainment System (RES)*
Rear passengers can enjoy a different audio or entertainment source than front
passengers.
DVD slot
Rear audio display
REAR AUDIO
button: Display rear
audio information.
DVD eject button FRONT AUDIO
button: Display front
audio information.
REAR POWER 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
NOTICE