2017 Acura MDX Owner's Guide

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HomeLink®
Universal Transceiver
Program your vehicle to operate up to three remote-controlled devices around your
home—such as garage doors, lighting, or home security systems—using the buttons
on the ceiling.
Training a Button
Park near the system you want to program, and follow the instructions in the
flowchart below.
Pr ess and hold the button on the r emote
and the HomeLink button at the same
time. Then, while continuing to hold the
HomeLink button, press and r elease the
button on the remote every 2 seconds.
Does the LED blink at a faster ra te within 20 seconds ?
Press and hold the
HomeLink button
again. Training
complete
YES
NO
HomeLink indicator
ashes for 2 seconds,
then rem ains on. HomeLink LED
r
emains on.YES
NO
YES
NO
Position the remote transmitter
1–3 inches (3–8 cm) from the
HomeLink button you want to program.1
Press and hold the desired HomeLink
button and the button on the remote
transmitter.
Does the HomeLink indicator (LED) blink at a f aster
rate after about 10 seconds ?
2
a
The remote has a ro lling code. Press
the “learn” button on the
remote-controlled device (e.g., garage
door opener).
Press the programmed HomeLink
button again; the re mote-controlled
device should operate. Within 30 seconds, press and hold the
programmed HomeLink button for 2
seconds.a
Press and hold the programmed
HomeLink button for about a second.
Does the devic e (garage door opener) work ?
3
b
4
5
To retrain a button or erase codes, see the Owner’s Manual on the Owner
Information CD or at owners.acura.com (U.S.) or myacura.ca (Canada). If you
need help, call HomeLink at (800) 355-3515 or visit www.homelink.com
HomeLink® is a registered trademark of Gentex Corporation.
Indicator HomeLink buttons

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Climate Control System
Set your preferred interior temperature by selecting the proper mix of heated or
cooled air and fan speed.
Front Operation
Use the On-Demand Multi-Use Display (ODMD) touchscreen or the buttons
below the screen to operate the system.
Recirculation/
fresh air mode
Driver’s side
temperature
On-Demand Multi-Use Display (ODMD)
When you select a climate control icon, a new screen appears where you can make
adjustments or change settings.
Airflow
control mode
AC: Turn the air conditioning on or off.
SYNC: Set the passenger’s side temperature
to the same as the driver’s side.
Fan
speedRear temperature
Passenger’s side
temperature
Windshield
defroster
button
Driver’s side
temperature switch
Climate control buttons
ON/OFF
buttonAUTO button: Press, then
adjust the temperature to
your preferred setting.
Rear window
defogger/heated
mirror buttonPassenger’s side
temperature switch

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Rear Operation
Use the On-Demand Multi-Use Display (ODMD) touchscreen to operate the
system.
Rear Lock: Disable
operation from the
rear.
Rear temperature
up/down
On-Demand Multi-Use Display (ODMD)
Close the menu Rear ON/OFF
Rear AUTO
Fan speed Airflow control
mode
If Rear Lock is turned on in the front, rear controls
cannot be operated.
ODMD screen
Select the REAR icon to
enter the rear climate
control screen.
Rear Climate Control ButtonsUse the buttons on the back of the center console to operate the rear system.
Temperature
controlRear
AUTO ON/OFF
button
Airflow
control
mode Fan speed
buttons

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Heated Steering Wheel*
Heat the steering wheel to a comfortable
temperature when the vehicle is on.
Press the heated steering wheel button. Press the
button again to turn it off.
Heated Steering Wheel Butto n
Heated Windshield Button*
Turn the vehicle on. Press the heated windshield
button to de-ice the windshield.
The heated windshield may automatically activate
when the outside temperature is below 4° C, and
deactivate when the temperature reaches 6° C.
Heated windshield button
*if equipped (Canadian models)

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Seat Heaters and Ventilation*
Quickly warm or ventilate the seats when the vehicle is on.
Front Seat Heaters or Ventilation
Use the On-Demand Multi-Use Display (ODMD) touchscreen to operate the
front seat heaters or ventilation.
Select LO, MID, or
HI level.
+: Increase heating
or ventilation levels.
AUTO: The
system selects
the best setting
based on ambient
temperature.
OFF: Turn the
system off. -: Decrease heating
or ventilation levels. Close the menu
ODMD screen
Select to enter the seat
heating or ventilation screen.
*if equipped
Second-Row Outer Seat Heaters*
Press the seat heater button on the back of the
center console to cycle through settings: HI, MID,
LO, and OFF. Indicators appear for each setting.
Heat-induced burns are possible when using seat heaters.
Persons with a diminished ability to sense temperature (e.g., persons with
diabetes, lower-limb nerve damage, or paralysis) or with sensitive skin should
not use the seat heaters.
WARNING
When the vehicle is turned off, the heating or ventilation setting returns to off at
the next vehicle start. If AUTO is selected, the setting remains in AUTO.

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*if equipped
Customized Features
You can easily customize many features of your vehicle. The customized settings
are recalled every time you unlock the driver’s door with the remote (Driver 1 or
Driver 2). Settings are unique to each remote.
How to
Change a Setting
The vehicle must be in Park (P) to select Vehicle Settings. Use the interface dial
to make and enter selections. For models with navigation, see the navigation
manual for most customized features.
1.
Press SETTINGS.
2.
Select an option.
3.
Select a setting option, and make

your preferred changes.
4.
Press BA

CK to exit out of the menus.
Setting the Clock
On vehicles without navigation, use the interface dial to adjust the time in the
clock display. On vehicles with navigation, the time is automatically set using
GPS signals.
1.
Press SETTINGS.
2.
Select System Settings.
3.
Select Clock Adjustment

.
4.
Rotate the interface dial to

change the hour value. Press the interface dial to
select minutes, and rotate to change the value. Press the interface dial to exit
the screen.
5.
Press BA

CK to exit out of the menus.
Settings screen
BACK
button
Interface
dial SETTINGS
button

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AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
Learn how to operate the vehicle’s audio system.
Basic
Audio Operation
Connect audio devices and operate buttons and displays for the audio system.
USB Ports
The center console has three USB ports. All of them can charge a device. Connect
an audio device to the right-hand port for audio playback..
1.
Slide back the center console cov

er. Open a
USB port cover.
2.
Install the device to charge or

for playback.
The back of the second-row console* has two USB
ports. They are for charging devices.
Auxiliary Input Jack
Connect standard audio devices with a 1/8-inch (3.5 mm) stereo miniplug.
1.
Slide back the center console cov

er. Open the
AUX cover.
2.
Connect the device to the input

jack.
3.
Use the device to control the

audio.
*if equipped. Applicable laws may prohibit the operation of handheld electronic devices while operating a vehicle.
AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
for chargingfor audio
AUX jack
for charging

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Do not insert an automotive type cigarette lighter element. This can overheat the
power socket.
NOTICE
Adjusting the
Sound
Adjust various sound settings. Use the interface dial to make and enter
selections.
1.
Press MENU.
2.
Select Sound.
3.
Select the sound setting to adjust

.
4.
Adjust the setting to the desir

ed level.
5.
Press BACK

to exit the menu.
Steering Wheel Controls
Operate certain functions of the audio system using the steering wheel controls.
Left selector wheel: Roll up or down to adjust
volume. Press to mute. Move (or hold) left or right
to change stations or tracks.
SOURCE button: Cycle through available audio
modes.
SOURCE button Left selector wheel
FM/AM/SiriusXM® Radio
Move right or left for the next or previous station. Move and hold right or left to
scan the next or previous strong station.
CD/HDD*/iPod*/USB/Bluetooth® Audio
Move right or left for the next or previous track. Move and hold right or left for
the next or previous folder (CD/HDD*/USB).
Pandora®*/Aha™
Move right for the next song. Move and hold right or left for the next or previous
station.
Accessory Power
12-volt outlets are in the front pocket and rear
cargo area. Open the socket cover to use power
when the vehicle is on.
An outlet in the center console is either an AC-
power outlet or an additional 12-volt outlet,
depening on the vehicle.
12-volt* or AC* outlet
*if equipped