2017 Acura MDX ESP

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 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

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Quick Reference GuideTroubleshootingFor more Information (P329)
Why does the vehicle position icon on the map “lag” a
short distance behind my actual position, especially at
intersections?
This is normal. The navigation system is unaware of the
width of intersections. Large differences in vehicle position
can indicate a temporary loss of the GPS signal.
Why does the “time to destination” display sometimes
increase even though I am getting closer to my
destination?
The “time to destination” is based on your actual road
speed and traffic conditions to give you a better estimate
of arrival time.
How do I specify a destination when an entered city or
street could not be found?
Try entering the street first. So me cities are lumped in with
a major metro area. In rural “unverified” areas or new
subdivisions, streets may be missing or only partially
numbered.How do I turn on the navigation system voice guidance?
On the map screen, press u to display the Map Menu.
Rotate i to select Guidance Volume . Adjust the
preferred volume level.
My battery was disconnected or went dead, and the
navigation system is asking for a code. Where do I find it?
In most cases, you do not need to enter a code. Simply
press and hold the 9 (Power) button for two seconds; the
system should reactivate.
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System Initialization P. 342

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Voice Control SystemSiri Eyes Free
System Setup
Siri Eyes Free
When your iPhone is paired and linked to the system via Bluetooth®, you can say Siri-
related commands. Make sure Siri on your iPhone is turned on.
2 Pairing a Phone P. 224
1.Press and hold the d (Talk) button
for more than two seconds until
you hear the Siri tone.
2. Talk to Siri.
When you hear the Siri tone,
you can continue to respond
without pressing any button. If
the Siri tone times out, you have
to press and hold the d (Talk)
button again to reactivate Siri
Eyes Free.
Press the J (Hang-Up/Back)
button to cancel Siri Eyes Free.
1 Siri Eyes Free
iPhone and Siri are trademarks of Apple, Inc.
Siri Eyes Free is available only on iPhone with iOS
6.0 and above.
Some commands work only on specific phone
features or apps.
Some features may not be available for all
countries or all ar eas. For details about Siri, refer
to http://www.apple.com.
We recommend against using Siri other than in
Eyes Free mode whil e operating a vehicle.
On Siri Eyes Free, the display remains the same
and no feedback or commands appear.
While using Siri, you ca nnot operate the system
with the built-in voice recognition.

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Interface SettingsLanguage Settings
System Setup
Language Settings
HSETTINGS button  System Settings  Others  Language
Set the system language used on all scr eens. You can choose from three languages:
English , Français (French), Español (Spanish).
Rotate i to select the system
language. Press u.1Language Settings
Voice confirmation of ci ties and streets only
occurs when English is the system language.
When Français or Español is selected, some
messages continue to be displayed in English.

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Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®Using HFL
Bluetooth
® HandsFreeLink
®
The audio/information screen notifies you when you have an incoming call.
Certain manual functions are disabled or in operable while the vehicle is in motion.
■HFL Status Display1 Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®
Bluetooth® Wireless Technology
The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are
registered trade marks owned by Bluetooth SIG,
Inc., and any use of such marks by Honda Motor
Co., Ltd., is under license. Other trademarks and
trade names are those of their respective owners.
HFL Limitations
An incoming call on HFL will interrupt the audio
system when it is playing. It will resume when
the call is ended.
Bluetooth
® HandsFreeLink® (HFL) allows you to
place and receive phone calls using your vehicle’s
navigation system, without handling your mobile
phone.
Battery Level Status
Bluetooth® Indicator
Comes on when your
phone is connected
to HFL. Roam Status
Signal Strength
Caller’s Name
Caller’s Number
■
Limitations for Manual Operation1 HFL Status Display
The information that appears on the audio/
information screen varies between phone
models.
You can change the system language to English,
French, or Spanish.
2 Language Settings P. 36

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Rear Control Panel OperationScreen and Surround Settings
Rear Entertainment System
Screen and Surround Settings
HSETUP button (in the DVD mode)
Select an item. Press the ENTER
button.
The following items are available:
• Brightness (Ultrawide RES only): Adjusts the screen’s brightness. Adjust the
brightness using the Interface Dial and press the ENTER button.
• Appearance (Ultrawide RES only): Selects th e color of the rear menu screen.
• Display Adjust : Adjusts the screen’s preferences.
2Adjusting the Screen P. 286
• Aspect Ratio: Selects an aspect ratio of the image
2 Setting the RES Aspect Ratio P. 287
2Setting the Ultrawide RES Aspect Ratio P. 287
• PERSONAL SURROUND : Sets the surround of the wireless headphones. You can
choose from three options: Music, Cinema , or Voice . Select Off to disable the
feature.
• Language : Sets the system language used on all screens. You can choose from
three languages: English, Français (French), or Español (Spanish).

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TroubleshootingGuidance, Routing
Troubleshooting
Guidance, Routing
ProblemSolution
The navigation system does not route me the same
way I would go or the same way as other mapping
systems.The navigation system attempts to generate the optimal route. You can change the
route preferences used when calculating a route.
2Route Preference P. 55
The navigation system wants to route me around
potential traffic problems. How do I stop these pop-up
messages?Press the SETTINGS button. Select Navi Settings > Routing, and set Traffic
Rerouting to Off .
2Traffic Rerouting P. 59
The street I’m on is not shown on the map screen.The mapping database is constantly undergoing revision. You can access the most
recent information on the internet.
2Map Coverage P. 347
The vehicle position icon is not following the road and
the “GPS icon” text in th e upper left hand corner of
the screen is white or missing.• Check that the GPS antenna (located in the dashboard) is not blocked. For best reception, remove items from the dashboard, such as radar detectors, cell phones,
or loose articles.
• Metallic tinting or other aftermarket devi ces can interfere with the GPS reception.
Please consult a dealer.
2 GPS P. 344
The blue highlighted route and voice guidance
stopped or turned into a blue/pink line before I got to
my destination.Your route has entered an unverified area.
2Unverified Routing P. 57
How do I stop the map from rotating as I drive along?Press the SETTINGS button. Select Navi Settings > Map > View > North-Up .
The “time to destination” display sometimes increases
even though I am getting closer to my destination.If your speed reduces due to slower traffic, the navigation system updates the “time to
destination” based on your actual road speed to give you a better estimate of arrival
time.
The vehicle position icon on the map “lags” a short
distance behind, especially when I arrive at an
intersection.This is normal. The navigation system is un aware of the width of intersections. Large
differences in vehicle position can indicate a temporary loss of the GPS signal.
2 GPS P. 344
The screen is showing white dots as I drive along.These dots are called “breadcrumbs.” These are displayed if Display Tracking is set to
On .
2Display Tracking P. 83
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