2017 Acura MDX navigation

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Route guidance may conflict with street closures, road construction, detours, and out-of-date map data.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

Quick Reference Guide
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Overview—Functions at a Glance
NavigationYou can select any place/landmark as a destination by using voice control or the Interface Dial. The navigation
system gives you turn-by-turn driving directions to your destination.
Store home address (P47)
Register
1 home address.
Store contacts (P40)
Store up to
200 contacts in 2 address books.
Enter destination (P88)
Select your destination using
12 methods.
Select route (P113)
Set route preferences and select one of
3 routes.
Track route (P114)
Follow your route in real-time with voice guidance.
AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic™ (P125)
Bypass congestion an d traffic incidents.
Subscription service
Avoid certain areas (P135)
Set streets and areas to detour around.
Add waypoints (P129)
Add up to
4 “pit stops” along your route.

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Quick Reference Guide
Rear Entertainment System (P277)
Rear seat passengers can enjoy a completely separate entertainment source than front passengers, including movies, games, and other audio
choices.
AudioThe advanced audio system provides clear, well-defined sound and makes the most of your music.
Enjoy listening to a variety of audio sources, such as:
FM/AM Radio (P154)
SiriusXM® Radio (P159)
Compact Disc (P177)
iPod (P196)
USB Flash Drive (P211)
Bluetooth® Audio (P217)Hard Disk Drive (HDD) (P184)
Internet Radio (P208)
AcuraLink® (P268)
AcuraLink
® provides you with important informatio n and messages between your vehicle and
Acura.
Voice Control (P24)
Use voice commands for safer system control while driving. You can operate all key functions of
the navigation, audio, Bluetooth
® HandsFreeLink®, and climate control systems.
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (P222)
Pair a compatible cell phone to receive incoming and make outgoing calls. You can operate the
phone features without ever taking your hands off the wheel.

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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 GuideNavigation—Home Addresses and Going Home
The “Home” feature automatically routes you to your home address from any location simply by selecting Go Home.
Storing Your Home Address
aPress the SETTINGS
button.
b Rotate i to select Navi Settings .
Press u.
c Rotate i to select Edit Go Home.
Press u.
d Rotate i to select Name. Press u .
eEnter a name.
fRotate i to select Address. Press u.
g Enter an address.
h Rotate i to select Phone No . Press
u .
i Enter a phone number.
jMove r and rotate i to select OK .
Press u.
Going Home
a From the map screen,
press the MENU button.
bRotate i to select Go Home . Press
u .
c Rotate i to select Set as
Destination . Press u.

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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 GuideNavigation—Changing Route or Destination
You can alter your route by adding waypoints to visit, adding streets to avoid, or changing your destination during route guida nce.
Adding a Waypoint
(“Pit Stop”)
You can add up to four waypoints along
your route. (P129)
aFrom the map screen, press the MENU
button.
b Move y to select Route Option .
c Rotate i to select Destination List .
Press u.
d Rotate i to select Add New
Destination . Press u.
e Rotate i to select Find Along Route .
Press u.
f Rotate i to select location and
search method. Press u .

Search Around: Search around a location.
 Search Along : Search between two
locations.
Changing Your
Destination
There are several methods you can use to
specify a new destination during route
guidance.
 Selecting an icon on the map (P137)
Scroll the map to position the cursor over
a place/landmark icon or a new area on
the map. Press u twice.
 Entering a new destination (P138)
Press the MENU button. Move w to
select Destination and enter a new
destination.
g Select the icon category and location
to add to the Destination List when
prompted. Edit the order of
destinations if necessary.
h Move r and rotate i to select Start
Route . Press u .Canceling Your Route
aPress the MENU button.
bRotate i to select Cancel Route.
Press u.