2016 Acura MDX homelink

TABLE OF
CONTENTS
INDEX
VISUAL INDEX
VOICE COMMAND
INDEX
SAFETY
INFORMATION
CLIENT
INFORMATION
INSTRUMENT
PANEL
SPECIFICATIONS
VEHICLE
CONTROLS
MAINTENANCE
AUDIO AND
CONNECTIVITY
HANDLING THE
UNEXPECTED
BLUETOOTH®
HANDSFREELINK®
DRIVING
ACURALINK®
NAVIGATION
DISCLOSURES
California Proposition 65 Warning
WARNING: This product contains or emits chemicals known to the state of
California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
California Perchlorate Contamination Prevention Act
The airbags, seat belt tensioners, and CR-type batteries in this vehicle may
contain perchlorate materials — special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.
ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/ for more information.
Devices That Emit Radio Waves
The following products and systems on your vehicle emit radio waves when in
operation:
• AcuraLink®
• Audio system
• Blind Spot Information system
® Audio
® HandsFreeLink®
• Collision Mitigation Braking
System
TM
• HomeLink® Universal Transceiver
• Immobilizer system
• Remote transmitter
• Keyless Access System
• Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Each of the above complies with the appropriate requirements or the required
standards of FCC (Federal Communications Commission) and Industry Canada,
described below:
As required by the FCC:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
Changes or modi cations not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
As required by Industry Canada:
This device complies with Industry Canada Standard RSS-Gen/210/310. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.
Event Data Recorders
This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). The main purpose
of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an air
bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding
how a vehicle’s systems performed. The EDR is designed to record data related
to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time, typically 30
seconds or less. The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as:
How various systems in your vehicle were operating;
Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were buckled/
fastened;
How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or brake
pedal; and,
How fast the vehicle was traveling.
These data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which
crashes and injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a
non-trivial crash situation occurs; no data are recorded by the EDR under normal
driving conditions and no personal data (e.g., name, gender, age, and crash
location) are recorded. However, other parties, such as law enforcement, could
combine the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data routinely
acquired during a crash investigation.
To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required, and access to
the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other
parties such as law enforcement that have the special equipment can read the
information if they have access to the vehicle or the EDR.
The data belong to the vehicle owner and may not be accessed by anyone else
except as legally required or with the permission of the vehicle owner.
Service Diagnostic Recorders
This vehicle is equipped with service-related devices that record information
about powertrain performance. The data can be used to verify emissions law
requirements and/or help technicians diagnose and solve service problems. It
may also be combined with data from other sources for research purposes, but it
remains confi dential.

TABLE OF
CONTENTS
INDEX
VISUAL INDEX
VOICE COMMAND
INDEX
SAFETY
INFORMATION
CLIENT
INFORMATION
INSTRUMENT
PANEL
SPECIFICATIONS
VEHICLE
CONTROLS
MAINTENANCE
AUDIO AND
CONNECTIVITY
HANDLING THE
UNEXPECTED
BLUETOOTH®
HANDSFREELINK®
DRIVING
ACURALINK®
NAVIGATION
This Owner’s Guide is intended to help you quickly get acquainted with your 2016
Acura MDX. It provides basic information and instructions on technology and
convenience features, as well as emergency procedures and how to get assistance.
This guide is for vehicles sold in the United States and Canada. It covers all MDX
models, so you may fi nd descriptions of features and equipment that are not in
your vehicle. Images throughout this guide are from U.S. vehicles and represent
features and equipment that are available on some, but not all, models.
This guide is not intended to be a substitute for the Owner’s Manual. The Owner
Information CD enclosed in your glove box kit includes the Owner’s Manual,
Navigation Manual, and vehicle and tire warranties in electronic format. This
information can be viewed on a computer (PC or Mac platform) and saved or
printed for your reference. You can also visit owners.acura.com (U.S.) or myacura.ca
(Canada) to view the complete and most current information.
If you are the fi rst registered owner of your vehicle, you may request a
complimentary printed copy of the Owner’s Manual, Navigation Manual, or Vehicle
Warranty up to six months after vehicle purchase. To request a copy, visit owners.
acura.com (U.S.) or myacura.ca (Canada) and create or log in to your account. In
Canada, please request a copy from your Acura dealer.
American Honda Motor Company strives to be proactive in protecting our
environment and natural resources. By using electronic delivery for a considerable
portion of the information typically found in a vehicle owner’s manual, we are
further reducing our impact on the environment.
Acura Total Luxury Care Roadside Assistance
Your Acura TLC Roadside Assistance representative is here to help you
24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Under your 4-year/50,000-mile (80,000 km)
warranty, the following benefi ts are available:
- Towing services — full cost of towing to the closest Acura dealer
- Roadside assistance — jump starting, fuel delivery, lockout, and fl at tire
- Trip planning — detailed trip routing, emergency services, and more
Call (800) 594-8500 (U.S.) or (800) 565-7587 (Canada)
Acura Client Relations
Your authorized Acura dealer should be able to answer any questions you have
about your vehicle. However, if you are dissatisfi ed with the information you
receive, you can call Acura Client Relations (see page 149).
Call (800) 382-2238 (U.S.) or (888) 922-8729 (Canada)
INTRODUCTION TABLE OF CONTENTS
*if equipped
VISUAL INDEX ................................... 1
Steering Wheel and Nearby
Controls .............................................. 1
Dashboard and Ceiling Controls .....2
SAFETY INFORMATION .................. 3
Important Safety Information ....... 3
Seat Belts ...........................................5
Airbags ............................................... 9
Child Safety .....................................15
Safety Label Locations .................. 22
Reporting Safety Defects .............. 23
INSTRUMENT PANEL .................... 24
Malfunction Indicators .................. 24
Condition Indicators ...................... 26
On/Off Indicators .......................... 27
Multi-Information Display ........... 28
VEHICLE CONTROLS ..................... 29
Using the Remote Transmitter ..... 29
Keyless Access System .................. 30
Power Tailgate Operation ..............31
Door Operation from Inside the
Vehicle ............................................. 32
Power Window Operation ............ 33
Power Moonroof Operation ........ 34
Interior and Exterior Lights........... 35
One-Touch Turn Signal .................. 36
Wiper Operation ............................ 37
Adjusting the Seats ........................ 39
Adjusting the Mirrors..................... 42
Adjusting the Steering Wheel ...... 43
Driving Position Memory System ... 43
Rear Seats ........................................ 44
HomeLink® Garage Opener .......... 46
Climate Control System................ 47Seat Heaters and Ventilation* ..... 50
Customized Features ......................51
AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY ...... 52
Basic Audio Operation ................... 52
On-Demand Multi-Use Display
(ODMD) ........................................... 54
FM/AM Radio .................................. 55
SiriusXM® Radio ............................. 56
Compact Disc (CD) or USB Flash
Drive ................................................. 57
Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio* .... 58
iPod® ................................................ 59
Bluetooth® Audio ........................... 60
Pandora® ..........................................61
AcuraLink featuring Aha™ ............ 62
Rear Entertainment System
(RES)* .............................................. 63
BLUETOOTH® HANDSFREELINK® ...67
Basic HFL Operation ...................... 67
Pairing a Phone ............................... 69
Making a Call .................................. 70
SMS Text Messaging and E-Mail ... 73
Siri™ Eyes Free ............................... 74
ACURALINK
®* ................................. 75
AcuraLink Messages ....................... 75
Subscription Features .................... 76
NAVIGATION* ................................77
Basic Navigation Operation ..........77
Entering a Destination .................. 80
Routing ............................................ 82
DRIVING .......................................... 84
Before Driving ................................. 84
Maximum Load Limit ..................... 86
Towing a Trailer .............................. 88

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INDEX
VISUAL INDEX
VOICE COMMAND
INDEX
SAFETY
INFORMATION
CLIENT
INFORMATION
INSTRUMENT
PANEL
SPECIFICATIONS
VEHICLE
CONTROLS
MAINTENANCE
AUDIO AND
CONNECTIVITY
HANDLING THE
UNEXPECTED
BLUETOOTH®
HANDSFREELINK®
DRIVING
ACURALINK®
NAVIGATION
Your safety—and the safety of others—is very important, and operating this vehicle
safely is an important responsibility. While we strive to help you make informed
decisions about safety, it is not practical or possible to warn you about all the
hazards associated with operating or maintaining your vehicle. Therefore, you must
use your own good judgment.
Important Safety Information
This guide explains many of your vehicle’s safety features and how to use them.
Please read this information carefully. Following the instructions below will also
help to keep you and your passengers safe.
Important Safety Precautions
• Always wear your seat belt.
• Secure all children in the proper restraint system.
• Be aware of airbag hazards.
• Don’t drink and drive.
• Pay appropriate attention to the task of driving safely.
• Control your speed.
• Keep your vehicle in safe condition.
Engaging in cell phone conversation or other activities that keep you from paying
close attention to the road, other vehicles, and pedestrians could lead to a crash.
Remember, situations can change quickly, and only you can decide when it is safe
to divert some attention away from driving.
Important Handling Information
Your vehicle has a higher ground clearance than a passenger vehicle designed for
use only on pavement. Higher ground clearance has many advantages for off-
highway driving. It allows you to travel over bumps, obstacles, and rough terrain.
It also provides good visibility so you can anticipate problems earlier.
These advantages come at some cost. Because your vehicle is taller and rides
higher off the ground, it has a higher center of gravity, making it more susceptible
to tipping or rollover if you make abrupt turns. Utility vehicles have a signifi cantly
higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles. In a rollover crash, an unbelted
person is signifi cantly more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt. As a
reminder, make sure you and your passengers always wear seat belts.
SAFETY INFORMATION Dashboard and Ceiling Controls
1 Color information display
2 On-Demand Multi-Use Display
(ODMD) p. 54
3 Hazard warning button
4 Climate control buttons p. 47
5 Moonroof switch p. 34
Map lights p. 36
HomeLink® buttons p. 46
AcuraLink® buttons* p. 75
6 Power window switches p. 33
Door lock switches p. 32
Door mirror controls p. 42

Power folding mirror button* p. 42
7 Power tailgate button p. 31
Fuel fi ll door handle p. 114
8 Hood release handle p. 133
9 Driving Position Memory System
buttons p. 43
10 Integrated Dynamics System
(IDS) button p. 97
Electronic gear selector p. 94
Auto idle stop off button* p. 96
11 Parking brake p. 98
12 Audio/phone/navigation/Surround
View Camera* buttons p. 50, 65,
75, 105
13 Rear entertainment system* p. 63
14 (inside center console)
USB port p. 53
Auxiliary input jack p. 53
Accessory power socket p. 53
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281134
5
67
9
101213
*if equipped
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VISUAL INDEX
VOICE COMMAND
INDEX
SAFETY
INFORMATION
CLIENT
INFORMATION
INSTRUMENT
PANEL
SPECIFICATIONS
VEHICLE
CONTROLS
MAINTENANCE
AUDIO AND
CONNECTIVITY
HANDLING THE
UNEXPECTED
BLUETOOTH®
HANDSFREELINK®
DRIVING
ACURALINK®
NAVIGATION
HomeLink® Garage Opener
Program your vehicle to operate up to three remote-controlled devices around your
home—such as garage doors, lighting, or home security systems—using the buttons
on the ceiling.
Training a Button
Park near the system you want to program, and follow the instructions in the
fl owchart below.
Press and hold the button on the remote
and the HomeLink button at the same
time. Then, while continuing to hold the
HomeLink button, press and release the
button on the remote every 2 seconds.
Does the LED blink at a faster rate within 20 seconds?
Press and hold the
HomeLink button
again.Training
complete
YES NO
HomeLink indicator
flashes for 2 seconds,
then remains on.HomeLink LED
remains on.YES NO
YES NO
Position the remote transmitter
1–3 inches (3–8 cm) from the
HomeLink button you want to program.1
Press and hold the desired HomeLink
button and the button on the remote
transmitter.
Does the HomeLink indicator (LED) blink at a faster
rate after about 10 seconds?
2
a
The remote has a rolling code. Press
the “learn” button on the
remote-controlled device (e.g., garage
door opener).
Press the programmed HomeLink
button again; the remote-controlled
device should operate. Within 30 seconds, press and hold the
programmed HomeLink button for 2
seconds.a
Press and hold the programmed
HomeLink button for about a second.
Does the device (garage door opener) work?
3
b
4
5
To retrain a button or erase codes, see the Owner’s Manual on the Owner
Information CD or at owners.acura.com (U.S.) or myacura.ca (Canada). If you
need help, call HomeLink at (800) 355-3515 or visit www.homelink.com.
Indicator HomeLink buttons
Climate Control System
Set your preferred interior temperature by selecting the proper mix of heated or
cooled air and fan speed.
Front Operation
Use the On-Demand Multi-Use Display (ODMD) touchscreen or the buttons
below the screen to operate the system.
Recirculation/
fresh air mode Driver’s side
temperature
On-Demand Multi-Use Display (ODMD)
When you select a climate control icon, a new screen appears where you can make
adjustments or change settings.
Air ow
control mode
AC: Turn the air conditioning on or off.
SYNC: Set the passenger’s side temperature
to the same as the driver’s side.Fan
speedRear temperature
Passenger’s side
temperature
Windshield
defroster
button Driver’s side
temperature switch
Climate control buttons
ON/OFF
buttonAUTO button: Press, then
adjust the temperature to
your preferred setting.
Rear window
defogger/heated
mirror buttonPassenger’s side
temperature switch

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TABLE OF
CONTENTS
INDEX
VISUAL INDEX
VOICE COMMAND
INDEX
SAFETY
INFORMATION
CLIENT
INFORMATION
INSTRUMENT
PANEL
SPECIFICATIONS
VEHICLE
CONTROLS
MAINTENANCE
AUDIO AND
CONNECTIVITY
HANDLING THE
UNEXPECTED
BLUETOOTH®
HANDSFREELINK®
DRIVING
ACURALINK®
NAVIGATION
Contact Us .................................................... 149
Cross Traffi c Monitor .....................................111
Cruise Control .......................................... 27, 99
Customized Features...................................... 51
Dashboard and Ceiling Controls .................... 2
Destination ..................................................... 80
Detour ........................................................... 83
Dialing a Number............................................70
Door Mirrors ................................................... 42
Door Operation ........................................30, 32
DOT Tire Quality Grading .......................... 144
Driver’s Knee Airbag ......................................... 9
Driving ........................................................... 84
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low
Speed Follow ................................. 100
Auto Idle Stop............................................. 96
Blind Spot Information (BSI) ................. 108
Braking ......................................................... 98
Collision Mitigation Braking System™
(CMBS™) ....................................... 103
Cruise Control ............................................ 99
ENGINE START/STOP button .................. 93
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) with
Pedestrian Detection ....................102
Integrated Dynamics System (IDS) ......... 97
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) .............105
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) ...... 106
Maximum Load Limit ................................ 86
Multi-View Rear Camera ......................... 110
Paddle shifters .............................................95
Parking Sensor System ............................ 109
Refueling ..................................................... 114
Remote Engine Start ..................................92
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) ........107
Sequential Mode .........................................95
Shifting ........................................................ 94
Starting the Engine .................................... 93
Surround View Camera ............................ 112
Towing a Trailer .......................................... 88
Driving Position Memory System ............... 43
DVD ........................................................... 63
Electric Power Steering ..................................25
Electronic Gear Selector ............................... 94
Electronic Stability Control ........................... 97
E-Mail ............................................................73
Emergency Assistance.................................... 76
Emergency Engine Stop ............................... 116
Emergency Towing ........................................129
Engine and Fuel .............................................147
Engine Compartment Cover .......................133
Engine Coolant ..............................................136
ENGINE HOLD button ...................................92
Engine Oil ...................................................... 134
ENGINE START/STOP button ...................... 93
Entering a Destination .................................. 80Exterior lights ............................................27, 35
Fastening a Seat Belt ........................................ 7
Find Nearest Place .......................................... 81
Find Place Commands ..................................152
Flat Tire ..........................................................120
Floor Mats ........................................................ 41
Fluids ..........................................................147
FM/AM Radio ...................................................55
FM/AM Radio Commands ...........................153
Fog lights .......................................................... 27
Foot Brake ....................................................... 98
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) with
Pedestrian Detection ....... 25, 27, 102
Frequently Asked Questions ...................... 148
Front Airbags (SRS) ........................................... 9
Front Door Inner Handle ...............................32
Fuel Information .................................... 96, 114
Fuse Locations ...............................................125
Garage Opener ............................................... 46
Handling Information ...................................... 3
Hang-Up/Back button ...................................67
Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio ...................... 58
Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Commands ...........154
HDMI ........................................................... 64
Headlight Washers .........................................35
Headlight-Wiper Integration ........................ 37
Headphones .................................................... 64
Head Restraints .............................................. 40
Heated Steering Wheel ................................ 49
Heated Windshield Button .......................... 49
High beams ...................................................... 27
Home Address ................................................ 80
HomeLink® Garage Opener ......................... 46
Hood ..........................................................133
IDS ............................................................ 97
Immobilizer ......................................................26
INFO button ....................................................78
Instrument Panel ............................................24
Condition Indicators ...................................26
Malfunction Indicators ..............................24
Multi-Information Display ....................... 28
On/Off Indicators ....................................... 27
Integrated Dynamics System (IDS) ............. 97
Interface dial ....................................... 54, 67, 78
Interface Dial Feedback .................................79
Interior Lights ................................................. 36
Intermittent Wipers ....................................... 37
iPod® ............................................................59
iPod® Commands .........................................154
Jump Starting ................................................ 115
Keyless Access System ............................25, 30
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) ......... 25, 105
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS).... 25, 106
Lap/Shoulder Seat Belts .................................. 5
LATCH-Compatible Child Seat ..................... 18Light Bulbs......................................................147
Lights ......................................................27, 35
LINK button ..................................................... 76
Lock Tab ............................................................32
Low fuel ............................................................26
Low oil pressure ..............................................24
Low tire pressure .............................................26
Maintenance ................................................. 130
Battery ........................................................ 137
Engine Coolant ..........................................136
Engine Oil .................................................. 134
Maintenance Minder™ ............................ 131
Opening the Hood ....................................133
Service Codes.............................................132
Under the Hood ........................................133
Window Washer Fluid .............................. 137
Wiper Blades ............................................. 138
Making a Call ...................................................70
Malfunction indicator lamp ..........................24
Malfunction Indicators ..................................24
Map Display Commands ............................. 151
Map Legend ..................................................... 82
Master Door Lock Switch ..............................32
Maximum Load Limit .................................... 86
MENU button ..................................... 54, 67, 78
Mirrors ........................................................... 42
Moonroof ........................................................ 34
Multi-Information Display ........................... 28
Multi-View Rear Camera ............................. 110
Navigation ....................................................... 77
AcuraLink Real-Time Traffi c™ .................. 83
Detour .......................................................... 83
Display and Controls ..................................78
Entering a Destination .............................. 80
Find Nearest Place ...................................... 81
Home Address ............................................ 80
Interface Dial Feedback .............................79
Map Legend ................................................. 82
Place Category ............................................ 81
Routing ........................................................ 82
Shortcuts ...................................................... 81
Steering Wheel Controls ........................... 77
Street Address ............................................ 80
System Guidance Volume .........................79
Talk Button Tips........................................... 77
Turn-by-Turn Directions ........................... 82
Voice Prompt ...............................................79
Navigation Commands ................................ 151
On-Demand Multi-Use Display (ODMD) ... 54
One-Touch Turn Signal ................................. 36
On/Off Indicators ........................................... 27
Opening the Hood ........................................133
Operator Assistance ....................................... 76
Overheating ................................................... 117
Paddle shifters .................................................95Pairing a Phone ............................................... 69
Pandora® .......................................................... 61
Pandora® Commands ..................................154
Parking brake ............................................26, 98
Parking Sensor System ................................ 109
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .................... 12
Phone ........................................................... 69
Phonebook ....................................................... 71
PHONE button ................................................67
Phone Commands ........................................155
Pick-Up button ................................................67
Place Category ................................................ 81
Power Door Mirrors ....................................... 42
Power Mode .................................................... 93
Power Moonroof ............................................ 34
Power Tailgate ................................................. 31
Power Windows ............................................. 33
Rain-Sensing Wipers ..................................... 38
Readiness Codes........................................... 146
Rear Camera .................................................. 110
Rear Climate Control .................................... 48
Rear Cross Traffi c Monitor ............................111
Rear Entertainment System ......................... 63
Rear Seats ........................................................ 44
Rearview Mirror .............................................. 42
Rear Wiper ....................................................... 38
Refueling......................................................... 114
Remote Battery Strength ............................ 115
Remote Control ...............................................65
Remote Engine Start ......................................92
Remote Transmitter .......................................29
Reporting Safety Defects ..............................23
Reverse Tilt Door Mirrors ............................. 42
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) ..... 25, 107
Roadside Assistance .....................................150
Route Commands ......................................... 151
Routing ........................................................... 82
Safety Information ........................................... 3
Child Safety.................................................. 15
Important Handling Information ............... 3
Reporting Safety Defects ..........................23
Safety Label Locations ...............................22
Safety Messages............................................4
Seat Belts ........................................................... 5
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor .................. 7
Fastening a Seat Belt .................................... 7
Lap/Shoulder Seat Belts .............................. 5
Seat Belt Inspection ..................................... 6
Seat belt reminder ......................................26
Seat Belt with Detachable Anchor ............8
Seat Heaters and Ventilation ...................... 50
Seats ........................................................... 39
Second-Row Seats .................................. 44, 45
Selector wheel ................................... 28, 53, 67
Sequential Mode .............................................95