2017 Acura MDX Owner's Guide

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NAVIGATION
Navigation Display and Controls
Use the controls to enter information and make selections.
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NAV button: Display
the map screen or
directions when en
route. INFO button:
Select items such as
traffic incidents and
AcuraLink messages.
BA
CK button: Go back
to the previous display. MENU button:
Enter destination
information.
button: Change
screen brightness. Use
the interface dial to make
adjustments.
Interface dial (from the map screen):
Rotate to zoom in or out of the map.
Press to display the map menu. Rotate
and press to make and enter selections.
GPS signal
strength Traffic
incident icon*
Traffic
status* Traffic flow*
Current
map scale
Current
vehicle
position
Map orientation
Current
street
Landmark
icon
*subscription feature
SETTINGS button:
Choose Navi Settings.

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NAVIGATION

System Guidance Volume
Adjust the navigation system guidance volume. This does not affect audio or
Bluetooth
® HandsFreeLink® volume, which is controlled by the volume knob. Use
the interface dial to make and enter selections.
1.
From the

map screen, press the interface dial to
display the Map Menu.
2.
Select Guidance Volume.
3.
Adjust the v

olume to your preferred level.
4.
Press BACK

to exit the menu.
Voice Prompt Turn the voice prompt feature on or off. Use the interface dial to make and enter
selections.
1.
Press SETTINGS.
2.
Select System Settings.
3.
Select Voice R

eco.
4.
Select Off or On.
ON: Pr

ovides voice prompts.
OFF:

Voice prompts are disabled.

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NAVIGATION
Entering a Destination
Use several methods to enter a destination.
Home Address
Store your home address in the system so you can easily route to it. Use the
interface dial to make and enter selections.
1.
Press SETTINGS.
2.
Select Navi Settings.
3.
Select Personal Info.
4.
Select Edit Go Home.
5.
Enter the address and select

OK.
When your home address is stored, you can press the Talk
button and say
“Navigation

” and then “Go home” at any time. You can also select Go Home from
the destination menu.
Street Address
Enter a street address using voice commands (U.S. models only). Press the Talk
button to enter the Voice Portal screen.
You can also enter the address manually when the vehicle is stopped. While on
the map screen, press MENU and use the interface dial to select Address. Follow
the prompts.
1.
From

the Voice Portal screen, say “Navigation”
and then “Address.”
2.
The system prompts y

ou to say the entire
address. For example, say “1-2-3-4 Main Street, Los
Angeles, California.”
3.
The system interprets the addr

ess by state, city,
street, and address number. If necessary, you
may have to clarify similar matches.
4.
Say “S

et as destination” to set the route.
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NAVIGATION
Place Category
Enter a point of interest using voice commands (U.S. models only). Press the Talk
button to enter the Voice Portal screen
1.
From

the Voice Portal, say “Navigation” and then
“Place name.”
2.
Say a category. For example,

“ATM/Bank.”
3.
Say the name of the point of

interest. For
example, “ABC Bank.”
4.
The system interprets the name. If necessary

,
you may have to clarify similar matches. If
there is more than one point of interest with
the name, a list of matches appears in order of
closest distance. Use the interface dial to select
an entry.
5.
Use the interface dial to select “

Set as
destination” to set the route.
You can also enter the place name manually
when the vehicle is stopped. While on the
map screen, press the MENU button and use
the interface dial to select Place Name. Enter
the name one letter at a time, and follow the
prompts.
Find Nearest Place
Enter a destination by category and distance using voice commands. Press the
Talk button to enter the Voice Portal screen.
1.
Say “Navigation

” and then “Find nearest POI
category” and a place. For example, “Find
nearest ATM.”
2.
A list of the near

est places in your area is
displayed by shortest distance to destination.
3.
Use the interface dial

to select an entry.
4.
Use the interface dial to select “

Set as destination” to set the route.
ODMD Shortcuts
You can add up to six destinations to the Shortcuts (Places tab) in the ODMD.
The addresses must be previously stored in your navigation system address book.
1.
Select Shortcuts.
2.
Select Places.
3.
Store a previousl

y stored address book entry, or
select the shortcut to route to it.

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NAVIGATION
Routing
After a destination is set, you can alter or cancel your route.
Map Legend
During route guidance
Next guidance
point
Distance to
destination Calculated
route
Estimated time
to destination
Distance to
next maneuver
Turn-by-Turn Directions
Shows a more detailed view of the next maneuver on the multi-information
display. Use the right selector wheel on the steering wheel to bypass the display.
Upcoming
maneuver
Current route
Next street

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NAVIGATION
Taking a
Detour
You can calculate a detour route manually if you encounter a road closure or
other obstacle. Use the interface dial to make and enter selections.
1.
When en route, press

the MENU button.
2.
Select Detour. The system attempts

to calculate
a new route by avoiding the next 5 miles (8 km)
while on a freeway or 1 mile (1 km) while on a
surface street.
Traffic Rerouting™
View traffic flow, incidents, and construction in major metro areas. You can also
route around congestion or incidents when a destination is set. Use the interface
dial to make and enter selections. Traffic information is available in certain
areas in the lower 48 states, Hawaii and some cities in Canada..
1.
From the

map screen, press the interface dial to
enter the map menu. Select Traffic Incidents.
2.
A list of incidents on

your route appears. Select
the incident you want to avoid.
3.
Select Av

oid. Repeat as necessary to select other
incidents.
4.
Select Recalculate Route.
Canceling Your Route You can cancel your route at any time.
1.
When en route, press

the MENU button.
2.
Select Cancel Route.

The route is cleared and the
map screen returns.

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DRIVING
Learn about preparation for driving, as well as other features.
Before Driving
Check the following items before you begin driving.
Exterior Checks
•
Make sur
e there are no obstructions on the windows, door mirrors, exterior
lights, or other parts of the vehicle.
•
Remov

e any frost, snow, or ice.
•
Make sure

the hood is securely closed.
•
Heat from

the engine and exhaust can ignite flammable materials left under
the hood, causing a fire. If you’ve parked your vehicle for an extended period,
inspect and remove any debris that may have collected, such as dried grass
and leaves that have fallen or have been carried in for use as a nest by a small
animal. Also check under the hood for leftover flammable materials after you
or someone else has performed maintenance on your vehicle.
•
Make sure

the tires are in good condition.
•
Make sure

there are no people or objects behind or around the vehicle.
DRIVING
Interior Checks•
Store or secur
e all items on board properly.
•
Do not pile items higher than the seat height

.
•
Do not place anything in the

front seat footwells. Make sure to secure the floor
mats.
•
If you hav

e any animals on board, do not let them move freely in the vehicle.
•
Securely close and lock all

doors and the tailgate.
•
Adjust y

our seating position, mirrors, and steering wheel properly.
•
Make sure items placed

on the floor behind the front seats cannot roll under
the seats.
•
Everyone in

the vehicle must fasten their seat belt.
•
Make sure

that the indicators in the instrument panel come on when you start
the vehicle, and go off soon after.
If the doors are frozen shut, use warm water around the door edges to melt any
ice. Do not try to force them open, as this can damage the rubber trim around the
doors. When done, wipe dry to avoid further freezing.
NOTICE

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DRIVING
Driving Guidelines for Your
Utility Vehicle
Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of
vehicles. To prevent rollovers or loss of control:
•
Take corners at slower speeds

than you would with a passenger vehicle.
•
Avoid sharp

turns and abrupt maneuvers whenever possible.
•
Do not modify your

vehicle in any way that raises its center of gravity.
•
Never carry more

than 165 lbs (75 kg) of cargo on the roof rack (Acura
accessory).
In addition:
•
During the first 600 miles (1,000 km)

of operation, avoid sudden acceleration
or full throttle operation so as not to damage the engine or powertrain.
•
Avoid har

d braking for the first 200 miles (300 km). You should also follow this
when the brake pads are replaced.
Improperly operating this vehicle on or off pavement can cause crash or
rollover in which you and your passengers can be seriously injured or killed.
Follow all instructions and guidelines in this guide.
Keep your speed low, and don’t drive faster than conditions permit.
WARNING
Improper accessories or modifications can affect your vehicle’s handling,
stability, and performance, and cause a crash in which you can be seriously
hurt or killed.
Follow all instructions in the vehicle owner’s manual regarding accessories
and modifications.
WARNING