2017 Acura MDX ECU

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AcuraLink®Security Features
AcuraLink
®
Security Features
Your subscribed telematics service provider can track your vehicle’s location, remotely
lock or unlock doors, and help you find your vehicle.
To use these features, you need your user ID and personal identification number (PIN).
■ Stolen vehi cle tracking
This feature searches and tracks down your ve hicle position even if it is on the move.
If you believe that your vehicle has been stolen, contact the pol ice as well as the
provider.
■ Remote door lock/unlock
The provider can remotely lock or unlock doors upon your request.
■ Vehicle finder
This feature is convenient to use when try ing to locate your vehicle in large areas,
such as a crowded parking lot. If you ca nnot locate your vehicle after using the
remote transmitter’s answerback function , you can contact the provider which can
then flash your vehicle’s exterior lights and sound the horn.
■ Security ala rm notification
If the security system in your vehicle dete cts an abnormal condition, such as someone
tampering with the lock on your vehicle, the provider notifies you by your preferred
method.1 Security Features
The contact information of your provider, your
user ID and PIN will be given when you subscribe
to AcuraLink
®. If you forget any of the above,
contact a dealer or visit www.acura.ca/owners/
acuralink .
You can also activate the remote door lock/
unlock and vehicle finder features from the
Internet or using your smartphone app. Ask a
dealer or visit www.acura.ca/owners/acuralink .
1Vehicle finder
The lights will stop fl ashing and horn will stop
sounding under the following conditions:
•When 30 seconds have elapsed.•You unlock the doors using the remote
transmitter.
•You unlock the doors us ing the keyless access
system.
•You unlock the doors using the built-in key.
•The power mode is set to ACCESSORY or ON.

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Reference Information
System Initialization..............................342
Entering the Security Code ....................342
Acquiring GPS Information ....................342
Startup Confirmation Screen .................343
Map Matching ......................................343
System Limitations ................................344
GPS ......................................................344
Address Calculation ..............................344
Database ..............................................344
Client Assistance ....................................346
Resolving Problems ...............................346
Reporting Errors ....................................346
Acura Client Relations Contact Information .........................................346 Visiting a Dealer ................................... 346
Map Coverage ..................................... 347
Obtaining a Navigation Update ............ 347
Traffic Information ............................... 348
Operation in Alaska, Hawaii, Canada,
Puerto Rico, and Mexico ..................... 348
Legal Information ................................. 349
Copyrights ........................................... 349
User Agreements ................................. 349
As required by the FCC ........................ 355

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Reference Information
System Initialization
The navigation system must be initialized if
power to the navigation system is
interrupted for any reason (e.g., the
battery was disconnected).
Entering the Security Code
In most cases, you do not need to enter a
security code. Follow the steps to
reactivate the system.
1.Set the power mode to ON, and turn on
the audio system.
2. Press and hold the 9 (Power) button
for more than two seconds.
The system is reac tivated when the
system’s control unit recognizes that
the system is in your vehicle.
If the control unit fails to recognize,
you must go to a dealer and have the
system checked.
Acquiring GPS Information
Depending on the length of time the
power was interrupted, your system may
require GPS initialization.
If initialization is not necessary, the system
proceeds directly to the Startup
Confirmation screen.
If the system fails to locate a sufficient
number of satellites to locate your position
within 10 minutes, the following screen is
displayed.

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Reference Information
System Limitations
GPS
The signals received from the GPS satellites
are extremely weak (less than a millionth
of the strength of a local FM station) and
require an unobstructed view of the sky.
The GPS antenna is located in the
dashboard. The signal reception can easily
be interrupted or interfered with by the
following:
• Metallic window tint on the front or side
windows
• Cell phones, PDAs, or other electronic
devices docked in a cradle or lying loose
on the dashboard
• Remote starters or “hidden” vehicle
tracking systems mounted near the
navigation unit
• Audio electronic devices mounted near
the navigation unit
• Trees, tall buildings, highway
overpasses, tunnels, or overhead
electrical power wires
The GPS is operated by the U.S.
Department of Defense. For security
reasons, there are certain inaccuracies built
into the GPS for wh ich the navigation
system must constantly compensate. This can cause occasional positioning errors of
up to several hundred feet.
Address Calculation
The destination icon shows only the
approximate location of a destination
address. This occurs if the number of
possible addresses is different from the
number of actual addresses on a block. For
example, the address 1425 on a 1400
block with 100 possible addresses
(because it is followed by the 1500 block)
will be shown a quarter of the way down
the block by the system. If there are only
25 actual addresses
on the block, the
actual location of address 1425 would be
at the end of the block.
Database
The digitized map database reflects
conditions as they existed at various points
in time before production. Accordingly,
your database may contain inaccurate or
incomplete data or information due to the
passage of time, road construction,
changing conditions, or other causes.
For example, some places/landmarks may
be missing when you search the database
because the name was misspelled, the
place was improperly categorized, or a
place/landmark is not yet in the database.
This is also true for police stations,
hospitals, and other public institutions. Do
not rely on the navigation system if you
need law enforcement or hospital services.
Always check with local information
sources.

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Index
Index
Symbols
a (Display Mode) Button ..................... 74
J (Hang-Up/Back) Button ............... 6, 24
d (Talk) Button ..................................... 6, 24
Numerics
3D Angle Adjustment ................................ 77
A
Acura Client Relations ............................. 346
AcuraLink®................................................ 268
Address Editing Address Book ................................ 42
Editing Avoid Area .................................... 62
Setting Destination.................................... 90
Address Book
Editing Address Book ................................ 40
Setting Destination.................................... 96
Address Book PIN ....................................... 48
Aha
TM Radio .............................................. 340
ATM/Bank (Place Category) ....................... 98
Audio
On Demand Multi-Use Display
TM.................. 5
Remote Control ...................................... 149
Settings .................................................. 150
Voice Commands List .............................. 361
Audio Menu Bluetooth
® Audio.................................... 218
Disc ........................................................ 178
FM/AM Radio .......................................... 157
HDD ....................................................... 187
Internet Radio ......................................... 210 iPod ........................................................ 200
SiriusXM
® Radio...................................... 173
USB Flash drive ....................................... 214
Audio System Auxiliary Input Jack ................................. 145
Security Code ......................................... 146
Theft Protection ...................................... 146
USB Ports................................................ 143
Auxiliary Input Jack ................................. 145
Avoid Streets ............................................ 135
Avoided Area ............................................. 61
B
Black Level.................................................. 28
Bluetooth® Audio
Playing.................................................... 218
Voice Commands List ............................. 361
Bluetooth
® HandsFreeLink®
Editing User Name/PIN .................... 242, 243
Importing Phonebook Data ..................... 230
Making a Call ......................................... 247
Pairing a Phone....................................... 224
Phone Settings........................................ 242
Receiving a Call ...................................... 252
Setting Up Speed Dialing ........................ 231
Brightness ................................................... 28
C
Calendar................................................... 301
Call Calculate Route Screen ................... 112, 139
Call History ............................................... 250
Camera locations and images ................. 307Cancel Route
............................................. 128
Category Editing Address Book ................................ 42
Setting Destination .................................... 98
Category History Deleting .................................................... 50
Change State .............................................. 91
City .............................................................. 92
City Vicinity
Setting Destination .................................... 99
Clock Adjustment ....................................... 30
Community (Place Category) ..................... 98
Continue Trip ............................................ 139
Contrast ...................................................... 28
Coordinate ................................................ 111
Correct Vehicle Position ............................. 84
Current Location ........................................ 78
Current Position
Editing Address Book ................................ 42
Setting Destination .................................. 109
Customized Surround View Camera
System ..................................................... 324
D
Day Mode
Day ........................................................... 73
Night......................................................... 73
Switching Display Mode ............................ 74
Delete Tracking .......................................... 83
Destination List
Adding Waypoint .................................... 129
Editing .................................................... 133
Detour ....................................................... 135
Dial ............................................................ 249

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Index
Index
N
NAV Button.......................................... 10, 64
Navigation Menu (Destination) ................ 88
Navigation Menu (Route Option) ........... 127
Night Mode Switching Display Mode ............................ 74
Non-map screens ........................................ 66
O
On Demand Multi-Use DisplayTM
Basic Operation ........................................... 5
Customizing Audio Source ...................... 148
Screen Settings ......................................... 86
Shortcuts .................................. 45, 147, 234
Sound ..................................................... 153
P
Personal Info.............................................. 39
Phone Setup ............................................. 242
Phonebook Importing ................................................ 230
Making a Call ......................................... 248
PIN Numbers ............................................... 48
Place Category Editing Address Book ................................ 42
Setting Destination.................................... 98
Place Name Editing Address Book ................................ 42
Setting Destination.................................. 102
Place Phone Number Editing Address Book ................................ 42
Setting Destination.................................. 105 Postal Code
................................................ 91
Previous Destinations Deleting.................................................... 49
Editing Address Book ................................ 42
Setting Destination ................................... 97
R
Radio
FM/AM ................................................... 154
SiriusXM
®............................................... 159
Random
Disc ................................................ 179, 180
HDD ............................................... 187, 188
USB Flash Drive ............................... 214, 215
Rear Entertainment System .................... 278
Auxiliary Console Panel ........................... 278
Front Control Panel Operation ................ 292
HDMI
® Input Jack ................................... 279
Rear Control Panel Operation ................. 281
Wireless Headphones.............................. 296
Rearview Camera ............................. 304, 306
Recreation (Place Category) ...................... 98
Repeat
Disc ........................................................ 179
HDD ....................................................... 187
iPod ........................................................ 200
USB Flash Drive ....................................... 214
Restaurant (Place Category) ...................... 98
Route Option ........................................... 127
Route Preference ....................................... 55
Routing ....................................................... 54
S
Scan
Disc ......................................................... 179
FM/AM Radio .................................. 157, 158
HDD ........................................................ 187
SiriusXM
® Radio ...................................... 173
USB Flash Drive ....................................... 214
Scenic Road Information .......................... 302
Scenic Route ............................................. 107
Schedule Calendar ................................................. 301
Search Along ............................................ 130
Search Around .......................................... 130
Search by Name .......................................... 99
Search Nearby ........................................... 136
Security PIN Code ..................................... 342
Shopping (Place Category) ........................ 98
Show Icon on Map ..................................... 71
Siri Eyes Free ............................................... 27
SiriusXM
® Radio
Playing .................................................... 159
Voice Commands List .............................. 361
Song By Voice
TM
Searching Music ...................................... 204
Setting .................................................... 203
Voice Commands List .............................. 361
Sort by Distance to Travel .......................... 99
Sound Setup ..................................... 152, 153
Speed Dial Making a Call .......................................... 247
Registering .............................................. 231
Straight Line Guide .................................... 77
Street ........................................................... 93
Surround View Camera ............................ 306