2017 Acura MDX navigation system

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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Route guidance may conflict with street closures, road construction, detours, and out-of-date map data.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 GuideVoice Help
This navigation system comes with voice help, which shows you what command to say when using the voice command functions.
Command Help
aPress and release the d (Talk)
button.
b Say d “Voice Help.”
The voice help screen is displayed.
The d “Voice Help” command is
available on most screens.
c Say one of the options for a list of
available commands by category (e.g.,
d “Navigation commands” ).
dSay one of the options for a list of
available commands by category (e.g.,
d “Find Place commands” ).
eThe system displays a list of all
available commands for the category.
Press u to hear the list read aloud.
Getting Started Tutorial
a Move r and rotate i to select
Getting Started on the voice help
screen. Press u .
For “Voice Settings” and “All
Commands.” (P357)
bThe system reads the tips for the voice
control.
 Rotate i to read the tips.
 Move w or y to display the previous/
next page.

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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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Entering a DestinationAddress Book
Navigation
Address Book
Hbutton Address Book
Select an address stored in your address bo ok to use as the destination.
1.Rotate i to select your
destination from the list. Press u.
2. Set the route to your destination.
2 Calculating the Route P. 114Move w or y to display only
the entries in the categories you
have created.
2 Selecting an Address Book
Category P. 44
1 Address Book
If you have PIN-protec ted your address book,
enter your PIN when prompted. Press u to
select OK. PINs are optional.
2 PIN Numbers P. 49
Move r and rotate i to select the following
items:
Add New Address : Adds an entry to the
address book.
2 Adding an Address Book Entry P. 41
Sort: Selects Sort by Name or Sort by
Distance .
Delete All : Deletes all entries in the address
book.
Driver 1 or Driver 2 : Displays the address
book for the selected user.
MENU
Menu Tree
The menu tree helps guide you
through the system’s menu options.
To get to your desired function, follow
the menu tree in order of the steps
shown.
NOTE:
All menu options can also be
activated with voice commands.
Press the hard button on the
system control panel.
Press the MENU button. Select the menu option with the
Interface Dial.
Rotate
i to select Address Book .
Press u. After following the menu
tree, step-by-step
instructions explain how to
achieve the desired result.
Sample pages and images in this section may differ from the actual ones.