2017 Acura MDX display

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Route guidance may conflict with street closures, road construction, detours, and out-of-date map data.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.
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System Limitations P. 344
00X31-TZ5-N300 2017 MDX Navigation Manual

Contents
2System Setup P. 21
Start-up 22 Voice Control System 24 Interface Settings 28 Personal Information 39
Routing 54 Guidance 63 Map 69Data Reset 85
On Demand Multi-Use Display™ 86
2 Navigation P. 87
Entering a Destination 88 Calculating the Route 112Driving to Your Destination 114Map Menu 120
Changing Your Route 127 Changing Your De stination 136 Resuming Your Trip 139
2Audio P. 141
Audio System 142 Audio Remote Controls 149 Audio Settings 150 Playing FM/AM Radio 154
Playing SiriusXM® Radio 159 Playing a Disc 177 Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio 184
Playing an iPod 196 Playing Internet Radio 208 Playing a USB Flash Drive 211 Playing Bluetooth® Audio 217
2Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® P. 221
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®222 Text/E-mail Message 254
2AcuraLink® P. 267
AcuraLink®268
2Rear Entertainment System P. 277
Rear Entertainment System 278 Rear Control Panel Operation 281Front Control Panel Operation 292Wireless Headphones 296
2Other Features P. 299
Trip Computer 300 Calendar 301 Information Functions 302 Multi-view Rear Camera* 304
Surround View Camera* 306 Troubleshooting 326
2 Troubleshooting P. 329
Troubleshooting 330 Error Messages 336
2Reference Information P. 341
System Initialization 342 System Limitations 344 Client Assistance 346 Legal Information 349
2Voice Commands P. 357
Voice Commands 358
Quick Reference GuideP.2
System SetupP.21
NavigationP.87
AudioP.141
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®P.221
AcuraLink®P.267
Rear Entertainment SystemP.277
Other FeaturesP.299
TroubleshootingP.329
Reference InformationP.341
Voice CommandsP.357
IndexP.363

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Quick Reference GuideSystem Controls
REAR
NAV
REAR
NavigationAudio
Rear Entertainment System Voice Control
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®
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PHONE Button (P224)
mc AUDIO Button (P142)
Models without RES
lc FRONT AUDIO Button
ld REAR AUDIO Button
(P281)
leREAR 9 (Power) Button
Models with RES
lgMicrophone (P24)
ljh (Pick-Up) Button (P222)
ma J (Hang-Up/Back)
Button
(P222)
mb d (Talk) Button (P6)
lh Left Selector
Wheel
(P149)
liSOURCE Button
(P149)
4 NAV Button
5 CAMERA Button
6 BACK Button
7 a (Display Mode)
Button
(P74)
8 Interface Dial/ENTER
Button (P7)
9INFO Button
0 MENU Button
lb SETTINGS Button
Models with Surround View
Camera System
On Demand Multi-Use DisplayTM
Audio/Information Screen
2 9 (Power) Button
3 Volume Knob lf
E (Eject) Button

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Quick Reference GuideOn Demand Multi-Use Display™ Basic Operation
Places (P45)
Select to change an audio source.
ShortcutsSource
You can change the position of icons.
Select to display the
menu items.
Phone
(P234)
Audio (P147)
More
AM, FM, SiriusXM®, AhaTM
bn
: Select the preset station (AM/FM/AhaTM) or category (SiriusXM®).
Select and hold to search that station on preset screen. (AM/FM/SiriusXM®)
cx : Select to search the selected band for a station with a strong signal. (AM/FM)
Select a contents (Aha
TM).
bn : Select the channel. In channel mode, sele ct and hold to change the channel rapidly.
(SiriusXM
®)
 CD, HDD, USB flash drive, Bluetooth® Audio
bn : Select n to skip to the next folder, and b to skip to the beginning of the previous
folder.
cx : Select to change tracks. Select and hold to move rapidly within a track.
 iPod
Album bar : Select an album. cx : Select to change tracks. Select and hold to move rapidly within a track.
* For detail informations about Climate, see your owner's manual.
Select and hold a desired
number you want to store
the station.
Select to listen a preset
station.
Select
Tune.
Select Presets .

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Quick Reference GuideHow to Enter Information
You can enter information (e.g., city names, street names, personal names, and business names comprising letters, numbers, and symbols)
when prompted on input screens.
Using the Interface Dial
Rotate i to highlight a character.
 Select to display upper/lower case characters.
 Select to display symbols an d accented characters.
 Select (or move e ) to edit the entered characters.
Press u to enter the highlighted character.
 Move y to select Space to enter a space character.
 Move w to select Delete to remove the last entered character.
 You can also use the touch sc reen to enter information.
Certain screen functions are limited or inoperable while the vehicle is moving.
Number of Hits
On input search screens, the number of hits in the map database is
displayed. Move r to select OK to display a list of possible entries.

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Quick Reference GuideDuring Route Guidance
During route guidance, route information is displayed on the map screen and guidance screen.
Press the NAV button to toggle between the map and guidance screen.
Map Screen
Guidance Screen
Calculated route
(P114)
Guide to destination or
waypoint Next guidance
indicator
Distance to the next
guidance point.
Distance to destination
(waypoint)
Distance of the actual route. Estimated time to
destination (waypoint)
Waypoint (P129) Destination icon Calculated route
(unverified roads)
(P116)
Tracking dots
(P117)
Guidance indicator
Street name of
guidance point and
distance to the
guidance point.
Lane guidance
No entry icon
Guide to destination or
waypoint
Distance to destination
(waypoint)
Distance of the actual route. Estimated time to
destination (waypoint)
Guidance point
Guidance point
Day or Night Mode
Press the
a (Display mode) button to
manually switch between day and night
mode.
Turn-by-Turn Directions
The next guidance point appears on the
multi-information display.
Night modeDay mode
Multi-information Display
Street name of next
guidance point
Remaining
distance
Next driving maneuver is approaching

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Quick Reference GuideNavigation—Entering a Destination
Enter your destination using one of several methods, then follow route guidance on the map or guidance screen to your destination.
aFrom 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.
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.
 View Routes : Choose one of three
routes.
 Route Preference: Choose Max or Min
for the five settings.

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Quick Reference GuideAcuraLink®
AcuraLink® Messages
AcuraLink® provides a direct communication link between you and Acura. It sends and receives several kinds of messages through the Acura
server.
AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic™
Displays continuously updated traffic information and recalculates your route in response to traffic flow, incidents, or road closures.
(P125) The following features are available:

Vehicle feature guide
 Operating quick tips
 Safety and maintenance information
 Diagnostic information
 Dealer appointment and maintenance reminders
Congestion
Incident
Weather
Construction
Road Closed Heavy
Moderate
Free-flow
Traffic incident icons
Traffic flow indicator
Traffic status indicator (P125)
Traffic information available
Traffic information off or map
scale too large
No icon: Out of coverage area
AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic™ is a subscription service. For more information, contact an Acura dealer or visit www.acura.ca/owners/acuralinkNOTE