2017 Acura MDX audio

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HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
Jump Starting
Turn off the power to all electric devices, including audio and lights. Turn off the
engine, then open the hood (see page 139).
1.
Remov

e the engine cover (see page 139).
2.
Connect the first

jumper cable to your vehicle’s
battery (+) terminal.
3.
Connect the other end of the

first jumper cable
to the booster battery (+) terminal. Use a 12-volt
booster battery only.
4.
Connect the second jumper cable

to the booster
battery (-) terminal.
5.
Connect the other end of the

second jumper cable
to the engine hanger as shown. Do not connect
this jumper cable to any other part.
6.
If your

vehicle is connected to another vehicle,
start the assisting vehicle’s engine and increase its
rpm slightly.
7.
Attempt to start

your vehicle’s engine. If it turns
over slowly, make sure that the jumper cables
have good metal-to-metal contact.
WARNING: Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead
compounds. Wash your hands after handling.
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
Learn about what to do in critical or emergency situations.
Keyless Access Remote Battery Strength
If the battery life in your remote transmitter is weak, a message appears in the MID
with information on how to start the engine.
1.
Touch the back of the

remote transmitter to the
ENGINE START/STOP button while the indicator
is flashing.
2.
With the brake pedal pr

essed, press the ENGINE
START/STOP button within 10 seconds.
Booster battery
Engine
hanger
Engine coverPin

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HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
Passenger’s Side Interior Fuse Box
Located on the lower side panel. Remove the cover to access.
Fuse label
Cover
Located under the dashboard. Take off the cover to open.
Circuit ProtectedAmps1VST 130 A2Horn10 A3VST 230 A456789Meter10 A
10RES *(7.5 A)
11MICU7.5 A12EPS/VSA7.5 A13Audio/TCU7.5 A14Back Up10 A15Audio/ANC20 A
Circuit ProtectedAmps1EPTR*(30A )2RR AS P/ W20A3ACM20A4FR DE F*(15A )5AVS Heated Seat20A6FR AS P/W20A7AS P/Seat (SLI )20A8AS P/Seat (REC)20A9AS P/Seat (LUM )(7.5 A)
10 Spare 5 A
11 Heated Steering*(10A )
12
13
14RR ACC Socket 20A
15 FR ACC Socket 20A
16
17
18 AMP 30A
19 SRS 10A
20 AS ECU 7.5A
21 Option 7.5A
22
23
24 OPDS 7.5A
25 ILLUMI (INT) 5 A
26 EPTL
*(30A)
27 CTR ACC Socket 20A
28 AC INVTR (30A )
Circuit Protecte
dAmps
Circuit Protected Amps
1 EPTR*(30A )
2 RR AS P/W 20A
3 ACM 20A
4 FR DEF
*(15A )
5 AVS Heated Seat 20A
6 FR AS P/W 20A
7 AS P/Seat (SLI )20A
8 AS P/Seat (REC) 20A
9 AS P/Seat (LUM )(7.5 A)
10Spare5 A11Heated Steering*(1 0A )121314RR ACC Socket20A15FR ACC Socket20A161718AMP30 A19SRS10A20AS EC U7.5A21Option7.5A222324OPDS7.5A25ILLUMI (INT )5 A26EPTL*(30A )27CTR ACC Socket20A28AC INVTR(30A )
Circuit Protecte dAmps
*if equipped
Fuse box
Fuse label
Side panel cover

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CLIENT INFORMATION
Learn about information specific to you as an Acura client and how to get help.
Frequently Asked Questions/Troubleshooting
Below are some frequently asked questions and troubleshooting items that you
may have about the vehicle.
Q: How do I set the vehicle clock?
A:
For vehicles without navigation, see page 55. For vehicles with navigation, the


time is automatically set using GPS signals.
Q:

Why doesn’t the vehicle start when I press the ENGINE START/STOP button?
A: The brake pedal must be pressed to start the engine.
Q: What is the AUTO setting on my headlight lever?
A: When in the AUTO position, the vehicle’s exterior lights will automatically turn


on or off depending on the ambient lighting.
Q:

Why won’t the driver’s door unlock when I grab the door handle, even though the


keyless ac

cess remote is within range?
A: If you pull the handle too quickly, the system may not have time to confirm the


door is unlocked. W

ait to hear a beep to confirm the door is unlocked. If you are


wearing gloves,

the system may be slow to respond.
Q: After my battery was disconnected or went dead, the audio system is asking for a


code. Wher

e do I find this?
A: In most cases, you do not need to enter a code. Turn on the vehicle and the audio


system, and press and hold the power button until

the system reactivates.
Q: Why can’t I operate Pandora* through the audio system?
A: Audio may be streaming through Bluetooth® Audio. Make sure Pandora mode


is selected and the phone cable is properl

y connected to the USB adapter. Some


phones may prompt y

ou to “Allow” a connection.
Q: Is my phone compatible with Bluetooth features?
A: Visit www.acura.com/handsfreelink (U.S) or www.handsfreelink.ca (Canada) to


check phone compatibility for Bluet

ooth® Audio, Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®,


and SMS text messaging.
Q:

Every time I press the Talk button, the system gives me voice prompts. Can I turn


these off?*
A: Pr

ess SETTINGS. Use the interface dial to select System Settings then Voice Rec.


For the V

oice Prompt option, select Off.
CLIENT INFORMATION
*if equipped

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VOICE COMMAND INDEX
Learn about all available voice commands to help you operate the vehicle.
To view a list of available commands in the vehicle, press the INFO button and use
the interface dial to select Voice Info. Select a category to hear the commands read
aloud.
VOICE COMMAND INDEX
Voice Portal Commands
When you press the Talk button, the Voice Portal screen appears. Say one of the
options, and follow the system prompts.
•
Phone call
•
Music search
•
Voice help
•
Navigation
•
Audio •
Climate control
•
What is today’

s date?
•
What time is it?
•
Call/dial (number)
•
Call/dial (contact name)
Navigation Commands
When you press the Talk button and say “Navigation,” you can say one of the
options below. Follow the system prompts.
•
Address

(U.S. only)
•
Place name (U.S. only)
•
Find nearest POI category
•
Go home •
Previous destination
•
Address book
•
Place phone number
Climate Control Commands
When you press the Talk button and say “Climate control,” you can say one of the
options below. Follow the system prompts.
•
Climate control automatic
•
Climate control on*
•
Climate control off*
•
Air conditioner on*
•
Air conditioner off*
•
Defrost on*
•
Defrost off*
•
Fan speed up
•
Fan speed down
•
Fan speed # (#: 1 to 7) •
Temperature # (#: 57

to 87°F, 18
to 32°C) degrees
•
Temperature up
•
Temperature down
•
Temperature max heat
•
Temperature max cool
•
Vent
•
Dash and floor
•
Floor vents
•
Floor and defrost
Phone Commands
When you press the Talk button and say “Phone call,” you can say one of the
options below. Follow the system prompts.
•
Call/dial (contact name)
•
Dial by number •
Redial
•
Call history
*These commands toggle the function on and off, so
the command may not match your intended action.

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VOICE COMMAND INDEX

Audio Commands
When you press the Talk button and say “Audio,” you can say one of the options
below. Follow the system prompts. Volume levels cannot be controlled using
voice commands.
FM/AM Radio Commands
•
Audio on*
•
Audio off*
•
FM
•
AM
•
Radio tune to # FM (#:

frequency,
e.g., 95.5)
•
Radio tune to # AM

(#:
frequency, e.g., 1020)
•
Radio FM preset # (#: 1 to 12)
•
Radio AM preset # (#: 1

to 6)SiriusXM® Radio Commands
•
SXM
•
SXM channel # (#: 0 to 255)
•
SXM preset # (#: 1 to 12)
Disc C

ommands
•
Disc
•
Disc play
•
Disc play track # (#: 1 to 30)
Har

d Disc Drive (HDD) Commands
•
HDD
•
HDD play
•
HDD play track # (#: 1-30) USB Commands
•
USB
•
USB play
•
USB play track # (#: 1 to 30)
iP

od® Commands
•
iPod
•
iPod play
•
iPod play track # (#: 1-30) P

andora® Commands
•
Pandora
•
Pandora play
Aha Radio™ C

ommands
•
Aha
•
Aha radio play
Song By Voice™

Commands
Available for tracks stored on the HDD or iPod®.
•
Music search
•
What/Who am I listening to?
•
Who is this?
•
What’s playing?
•
Who’s playing?
•
What album is this?
•
Play artist
•
Play album
•
Play song •
Play composer
•
Play genre
•
Play playlist
•
List artist
•
List album
•
List composer
•
List genre
•
List playlist
Bluetooth® Audio

Commands
Commands may not work on some
phones or devices.
•
Bluetooth audio
•
Bluetooth audio play
*These commands toggle the function on and off, so
the command may not match your intended action.

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INDEX
INDEX
ABS .............................................................
26, 27, 102
ACC .................................................................. 29, 104
Accessory
Power Socket ........................................ 57
AcuraLink®
............................................................... 79
AcuraLink Messages ............................................ 79
ASSIST button ..................................................... 80
Emergency Assistance ....................................... 80
LINK button ......................................................... 80
Operator Assistance ........................................... 80
Subscription Featur

es
........................................ 80
AcuraLink

featuring Aha
........................................ 66
AcuraLink Messages ............................................... 79
Acura

Total Luxury Care Roadside Assistance
156
Adaptive Cruise C

ontrol (ACC)
...................27, 104
A

ddress
.................................................................... 84
Advanced Airbags ..................................................... 9
Aha ........................................................................\
.... 66
Aha Radio™ C

ommands
..................................... 158
Airbags ........................................................................\
9
Advanced Airbags .................................................. 9
Airbag Care ............................................................

14
Airbag System Components
.............................. 13
Airbag System

Indicators
.................................... 11
Driver

’s Knee Airbag
.............................................. 9
Fr

ont Airbags (SRS) ................................................ 9
Side Airbags
.......................................................... 10
Side Curtain Airbags ............................................ 10
Anti-Lock Brak

e System
............................... 26, 102
ASSIST button ........................................................ 80
AUDIO button ......................................................... 58
Audio Commands ................................................. 158Audio Operation
.....................................................
56
Accessory Power Socket .....................................57
AcuraLink featuring Aha ..................................... 66
AUDIO button ...................................................... 58
Auxiliary Input Jack ..............................................

56
Bluetooth® Audio
............................................... 64
Compact Disc ....................................................... 61
FM/AM Radio ........................................................ 59
Hard Disc Driv

e (HDD) Audio
...........................62
HDMI ..................................................................... 68
Interface dial ......................................................... 58
iPod ........................................................................\
. 63
MENU button ....................................................... 58
On-Demand Multi-Use Display (ODMD) ....... 58
Pandora .................................................................. 65
Rear

Entertainment System
..............................67
SiriusXM® Radio ................................................. 60
Sound ..................................................................... 57
SOURCE button ................................................... 57
Steering Wheel C

ontrols
....................................57
USB Flash Drive .................................................... 61
USB Port ................................................................ 56
Auto idle stop ........................................... 27, 29, 100
Automatic Dimming R

earview Mirror
...............46
Automatic Rain-

Sensing Wipers..........................42
Auto park mode
..................................................... 98
Auxiliary Input Jack ................................................ 56
Battery .................................................................... 143
Blind Spot Information .................................. 27, 113
Bluetooth® Audio .................................................. 64
Bluetooth® Audio C

ommands
...........................158
Bluetooth® Handsfreelink® ................................. 71
Call History ........................................................... 76
Dialing a Number ................................................ 74
Displays and C

ontrols
.........................................71
E-Mail ..................................................................... 77
Hang-Up/Back button ........................................ 71
Interface dial ......................................................... 71
Making a Call ........................................................ 74
MENU button ....................................................... 71
Pairing a Phone

..................................................... 73
Phonebook
............................................................ 75
PHONE button ..................................................... 71
Pick-Up button ..................................................... 71
Selector wheel ...................................................... 71
SETTINGS button ................................................ 71
Siri™ Eyes F

ree
.....................................................78
Speed Dial ...................................................... 75, 76
T

alk button
............................................................71
Talk

Button Tips
...................................................72
Text Messaging ..................................................... 77

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INDEX
Front Door Inner Handle ......................................
34
Fuel Information .......................................... 100, 119
Fuse Locations ....................................................... 131
Garage Opener ........................................................

50
Handling Information
.............................................. 3
Hang-Up/Back button ........................................... 71
Hard Disc Driv

e (HDD) Audio
.............................. 62
Hard Disc Drive (HDD)

Commands
..................158
HDD ........................................................................\
.. 62
HDMI ........................................................................\
68
Headlight Washers ................................................. 37
Headlight-Wiper Integration ............................... 41
Headphones ........................................................... 68
Head Restraints ..................................................... 44
Heated Steering Wheel ......................................... 53
Heated Windshield Button ................................... 53
High beams .............................................................. 29
Home Addr

ess
........................................................ 84
HomeLink Garage Opener .................................... 50
Hood ....................................................................... 139
Immobilizer ........................................................ 27, 28
INFO button ............................................................ 82
Instrument Panel .................................................... 26
Condition Indicators ........................................... 28
Malfunction Indicators ....................................... 26
Multi-Information Display ................................ 30
On/Off Indicators ................................................ 29
Integrated Dynamics S

ystem
.............................101
Interface dial ............................................... 58, 71, 82
Interior Lights .................................................. 38, 40
Intermittent Wipers ............................................... 41
iPod

........................................................................\
....63
iPod® Commands
................................................. 158
Jump Starting ........................................................ 120
Keyless A

ccess System
.................................... 27, 32
Lane

Departure Warning
............................... 27, 110
Lane K

eeping Assist System
................................ 111
Lap/Shoulder Seat Belts .......................................... 5
LAT

CH-Compatible Child Seat
............................ 18
LDW .................................................................. 27, 110
Light Bulbs ............................................................. 153
Lights .................................................................. 29, 37
Exterior Lights ...................................................... 37
Interior Lights ............................................... 38, 40
LINK button ............................................................ 80
LKAS ........................................................................\
. 111
Lock Tab ................................................................... 34
Low fuel .................................................................... 28
Low oil pr

essure
...................................................... 26
Low tire

pressure
.................................................... 28Maintenance
..........................................................
136
Battery ................................................................. 143
Engine Coolant ................................................... 142
Engine Oil ........................................................... 140
Maintenance Minder™ ..................................... 137
Opening the Hood .............................................

139
Service Codes
..................................................... 138
Under the Hood ................................................. 139
Window Washer

Fluid
.......................................143
Wiper Blades ...................................................... 144
Making a Call ........................................................... 74
Malfunction Indicator Lamp.................................

26
Malfunction Indicators
.......................................... 26
Map Legend ............................................................ 86
Master Door Lock S

witch
.....................................34
Maximum Load Limit ............................................ 90
MENU button ............................................. 58, 71, 82
Mirrors ..................................................................... 46
Moonroof ................................................................. 36
Multi-Information Display ................................... 30
System message .................................................. 28
Multi-View

Rear Camera
.....................................115
NAV button ............................................................. 82
Navigation ............................................................... 81
Detour .................................................................... 87
Display and C

ontrols
...........................................82
Entering a Destination ....................................... 84
Find Nearest Place ............................................... 85
Home Addr

ess
.....................................................84
INFO button ......................................................... 82
Interface dial ......................................................... 82
Map Legend ......................................................... 86
MENU button ....................................................... 82
NAV button .......................................................... 82
Place Category ..................................................... 85
Routing ................................................................. 86
SETTINGS button ................................................ 82
Shortcuts ............................................................... 85
Steering Wheel C

ontrols
....................................81
Street Addr

ess
.....................................................84
System

Guidance Volume
.................................83
Talk button ............................................................ 81
Talk

Button Tips
...................................................81
Traffic R

erouting
..................................................87
Turn-by-

Turn Directions
....................................86
Voice Pr

ompt
.......................................................83
Navigation Commands ....................................... 157
ODMD ...................................................................... 58
On-Demand Multi-Use Display (ODMD) ......... 58
One-T

ouch Turn Signal
.........................................40
On/Off Indicators ................................................... 29
Opening the Hood ............................................... 139
Operator Assistance ............................................. 80
Overheating ........................................................... 122
Paddle shifters .........................................................99