2016 Acura MDX Radio

Contents
Child Safety P. 56Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 68Safety Labels P. 69
Opening and Closing the Tailgate P. 142 Security System P. 149 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 152
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 155 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 172
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience It ems P. 186 Climate Control System P. 200
Audio Error Messages P. 254General Information on the Audio System P. 259
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ® P. 284 Compass* P. 318
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines P. 338 When Driving P. 340 Braking P. 412
Refueling P. 435 Fuel Economy P. 437Accessories and Modifications P. 438
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 447 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 459
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 469 Battery P. 478 Remote Transmitter Care P. 480
Climate Control System Maintenance P. 484 Cleaning P. 485
Engine Does Not Start P. 512Jump Starting P. 515Overheating P. 517
Emergency Towing P. 531 When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door P. 532
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 539 Reporting Safety Defects P. 540
Authorized Manuals P. 545 Client Service Information P. 546
Quick Reference GuideP. 4
Safe DrivingP. 27
Instrument PanelP. 71
ControlsP. 127
FeaturesP. 213
DrivingP. 321
MaintenanceP. 439
Handling the UnexpectedP. 491
InformationP. 535
IndexP. 547
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Quick Reference Guide
Audio Remote Controls
(P217)
●SOURCE Button
Press and release to change the audio
mode: FM/AM/SiriusXM ®/CD/USB/iPod/
Bluetooth ® Audio/Pandora ®/Aha
TM/AUX.
● Left Selector Wheel
Roll to adjust the volume up/down.
Radio: Shift to a side to change the preset
station.
Shift to a side and hold to select
the next or previous strong station.
CD/USB device: Shift to a side to skip to the
beginning of the next song or
return to the beginning of the
current song.
Shift to a side and hold to change a
folder.
Left Selector Wheel
SOURCE Button
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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uLow Keyless Access Remote Signal Strength
Controls
Low Keyless Access Re mote Signal Strength
The vehicle transmits radio waves to locate the keyless access remote when locking/
unlocking the doors and tailgate, or to start the engine.
In the following cases, locking/unlocking the doors and tailgate, or starting the
engine may be inhibited or operation may be unstable:
• Strong radio waves are being transmitted by nearby equipment.
• You are carrying the keyless access re mote together with telecommunications
equipment, laptop computers, ce ll phones, or wireless devices.
• A metallic object is touching or covering the keyless access remote.1Low Keyless Access Remote Signal Strength
Communication between the keyless access remote
and the vehicle consumes the keyless access remote’s
battery.
The keyless access remote battery lasts about two
years. This changes by how often you use the remote.
The battery is consumed whenever the keyless access
remote is receivi ng strong radio wave s. Avoid placing
it near electrical appliances such as televisions and
personal computers.
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Controls
Security System
Immobilizer System
The immobilizer system prevents a key that has not been pre-registered from
starting the engine. Each key contains electronic transmitters that use electronic
signals to verify the key.
Pay attention to the follo wing when pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button:
• Do not allow objects that emit strong radio waves near the ENGINE START/
STOP button.
• Make sure the key is not covered by or touching a metal object.
• Do not bring a key from another vehicle’s immobilizer system with the keyless
access remote.
Security System Alarm
The security system alarm activates when the tailgate, hood or doors are forcibly
opened. The alarm does not go off if the tailgate or doors are opened with the key,
remote transmitter or keyless access system.
However, the alarm goes off when a door is opened with the key, then the hood is
opened before the power mode is set to ON.
■When the security system alarm activates
The horn sounds intermittently , some exterior lights flash.
■To deactivate the security system alarm
Unlock the vehicle using the key, remote tra nsmitter, or keyless access system. The
system, along with the horn and flashing lights, is deactivated.
1 Immobilizer System
NOTICE
Leaving the keyless access re mote in the vehicle can
result in theft or accident al movement of the vehicle.
Always take the key with you whenever you leave the
vehicle unattended.
Do not alter the system or add other devices to it.
Doing so may damage the system and make your
vehicle inoperable.
1 Security System Alarm
The security alarm continues for a maximum of two
minutes until the security system alarm deactivates.
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Features
This chapter describes how to operate technology features.
Audio SystemAbout Your Audio System ................ 214
USB Port .......................................... 215
Auxiliary Input Jack .......................... 215
Audio System Theft Protection ......... 216
Audio Remote Controls .................... 217
Audio System Basic Operation ........ 218
On Demand Multi-Use Display
TM....... 219
Audio/Information Screen ................ 225
Adjusting the Sound ........................ 229
Display Setup ................................... 230
Playing AM/FM Radio ....................... 231
Playing SiriusXM ® Radio ................... 235 Playing a CD .................................... 238
Playing an iPod ................................ 241
Playing Internet Radio ...................... 245
Playing a USB Flash Drive ................. 248
Playing
Bluetooth ® Audio................. 251
Audio Error Messages
CD Player ......................................... 254
iPod/USB Flash Drive ........................ 255
Pandora ®......................................... 256
Aha
TM Radio ..................................... 258
General Information on the Audio System
SiriusXM ® Radio Service ................... 259 Recommended CDs ......................... 260
Compatible iPod, iPhone, and USB Flash
Drives ................................................. 262
Customized Features ........................ 263
Defaulting All the Settings ............... 281
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver ... 282
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink®
Using HFL ........................................ 284
HFL Menus ...................................... 286
Compass*.......................................... 318
* Not available on all models
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Features
Audio System
About Your Audio System
Images shown are for models without navigation system. See the Navigation System
Manual for operation of the audio system , AcuraLink, rear entertainment system*,
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®, and voice commands for these features.
The audio system features AM/FM radio and SiriusXM ® Radio service. It can also play
audio CDs, WMA/MP3/AAC files, USB flash drives, and iPod, iPhone and Bluetooth®
devices.
You can operate the audio system from the buttons and switches on the panel or
the icons on the touchscreen interface.
1 About Your Audio System
SiriusXM ® Radio is available on a subscription basis
only. For more information on SiriusXM ® Radio,
contact a dealer.
2 General Information on the Audio System
P. 259
SiriusXM ® Radio is available in the United States and
Canada, except Ha waii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico.
SiriusXM ® is a registered trademark of SiriusXM
Radio, Inc.
Video CDs, DVDs
*, and 3-inch (8-cm) mini CDs are
not supported.
iPod, iPhone and iTunes are trademarks of Apple Inc.
State or local laws may pr ohibit the operation of
handheld electronic devi ces while operating a
vehicle.
When the screen is vi ewed through polarized
sunglasses, a rainbow pa ttern may appear on the
screen due to optical characteristics of the screen. If
this is disturbing, please operate the screen without
polarized sunglasses.
Models with navigation system
Models without navigation system
Remote Controls iPod
USB Flash
Drive
* Not available on all models
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uuAudio System uAudio Remote Controls
Features
Audio Remote Controls
Allows you to operate the audio system while driving.
SOURCE Button
Cycles through the audio modes as follows:
FM AM SiriusXM® CD USB iPod
Bluetooth ® Audio Pandora ® Aha
TM
AUX
Left Selector Wheel
Roll Up: To increase the volume.
Roll Down: To decrease the volume.
Push: To mute. Push again to unmute.
• When listening to the radio
Shift to the right: To select the next preset radio station.
Shift to the left: To select the previous preset radio station.
Shift to the ri ght and hold: To select the next strong station.
Shift to the left and hold: To select the previous strong station.
• When listening to a CD, iPod, USB flash drive, or Bluetooth® Audio
Shift to the right: To skip to the next song.
Shift to the left: To go back to the beginning of the current or previous song.
Shift to the ri ght and hold: To go to the group up. ( Bluetooth® Audio only)
Shift to the left and hold: To go to the group down. (Bluetooth® Audio only)
• When listening to a CD or USB flash drive
Shift to the ri ght and hold: To skip to the next folder.
Shift to the left and hold: To go back to the previous folder.
• When listening to Pandora® and Aha
TM
Shift to the right: To skip to the next song.
Shift to the ri ght and hold: To select the next station.
Shift to the left and hold: To select the previous station.
1Audio Remote Controls
Some mode appears only when an appropriate
device or medium is used.
To select audio mode, press the SOURCE button,
then shift the left selector wheel to the right or left.
Left Selector Wheel
SOURCE Button
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Features
Audio System Basic Operation
To use the audio system, the power mode must be in ACCESSORY or ON.
Use the interface dial or MENU button to
access some audio functions.
Press to switch between the normal and
extended display fo r some functions.
Interface dial: Rotate left or right to scroll
through the available choices. Press to set
your selection. Move right, left, up or down to
select secondary menu.
MENU button: Press to select any mode. The
available mode includes Sound, Change
Source , Refresh Station List , Save Preset ,
Radio Text, Music Search , and play modes.
Play modes can be also selected from Scan,
Random/Repeat , and so on.
BACK button: Press to go back to the
previous display.
button: Press to change the audio/
information screen brightness.
Press once and make an adjustment. u Each time you press , the mode
switches between the daytime mode,
nighttime mode and off mode.1Audio System Basic Operation
These indications are used to show how to operate
the interface dial.
Rotate to select.
Press to enter.
Move , , or to select secondary menu.
Audio Menu Items 2 Sound P. 229
2 Refresh Station List P. 233
2 Save Preset P. 232, 237
2 Radio Text P. 234
2 Music Search P. 239, 243, 249
2 Scan P. 240, 250
2 Random/Repeat P. 240, 244, 250
When you unlock the doors with your remote, the
driver’s ID ( Driver 1 or Driver 2) is detected, and the
audio system settings and pr eset memory are turned
to the respective mode automatically when you set
the power mode to ON.
Interface Dial
MENU ButtonBACK Button
Button
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