2017 Acura MDX Owner's Guide

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On-Demand Multi-Use Display™ (ODMD™)
Operate the audio system using either the touchscreen or buttons.
The functions shown here can be used with most audio sources. Refer to
subsequent audio pages for more specific functions. Options that appear depend on
the selected audio source.
Power button
Shortcuts (Audio
tab): Store up to six
AM, FM, or SiriusXM
stations or HDD*
tracks.
More: Change screen
and sound settings, or
display menu options
for the selected audio
source.
Sound: Adjust
sound settings.
Volume knob
Source: Change the
audio source. Select
Edit Order to arrange
audio icons to your
preference.
BACK button:
Return to the
previous display. AUDIO button(s):
Display the audio
screen.
MENU button:
Display menu items
for the selected
audio source.
Interface dial (from the Audio
screen): Move up, down, left, and
right. Rotate and press ENTER to
make selections in the upper display.
button: Adjust
the upper screen
brightness.
SETTINGS button:
Choose Audio
Settings.
*if equipped

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Interface dial (from
the Audio screen):
Rotate and press to
select preset stations
or the station list in
the upper display.
FM/AM Radio
Play FM or AM radio stations.
FM/AM radio display
*if equipped
Source: Select the
FM or AM icon.
Scan: Scan for stations
with a strong signal.
Skip/seek bar: Find a
station with a strong
signal.
Tune bar: Change the station.
Presets: Select and
hold a preset number
to store the current
station. Select a
preset to choose a
previously stored
station.

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SiriusXM® Radio
Available on a subscription basis only. For more information or to subscribe, contact
your dealer, or visit
www.siriusxm.com (U.S.) or www.siriusxm.ca (Canada).
Available in the U.S. and Canada, except Hawaii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico.
SiriusXM® is a registered trademark of Sirius XM Radio, Inc.
SiriusXM Radio display
Source: Select the
SiriusXM icon.
Scan: Scan for channels. Skip/seek bar:
Change the channel. CATEGORY bar:
Change the category.
Presets: Select and
hold a preset number
to store the current
channel. Select a
preset to choose a
previously stored
channel. Interface dial (from
the Audio Screen):

Rotate and press to
select the channel
list or preset list in
the upper display.

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Compact Disc (CD) / USB Flash Drive
For CDs: The audio system supports audio CDs, CD-Rs, and CD-RWs in MP3, WMA,
or AAC formats.
For USB: Connect your device to the USB port (see page 56).
Do not use CDs with adhesive labels or insert a damaged CD. Inserting these types
of CDs may cause them to get stuck or damage the audio unit.
NOTICE
Searching for Music
Search for tracks stored on the CD or USB. Use the interface dial to make and
enter selections.
1.
From

the audio screen, press MENU.
2.
Select Music Search.
3.
Select a search type (artist

, album, track, etc.) or
folder.
4.
Select the song you

want to play.
Source: Select the CD
or USB icon.
Scan: Scan tracks on
the CD or USB.
Random: Play tracks or
files in random order. CD
slot CD eject button
Folder
bar: Change
the folder. R
epeat: Repeat the
current track or file.
Interface dial (from
the Audio screen):
Rotate to view track
list, and press to
select a track in the
upper display.
Skip/seek bar:
Change the track.
MENU button:
Display menu items
in the upper display,
including Music Search.
CD display
USB display
CD playback shown

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Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio*
When music CDs are inserted, they are automatically recorded by system default
onto the built-in HDD for later playback.
HDD display
Searching for Music
Search for tracks stored on the HDD. Use the interface dial to make and enter
selections.
1.
From

the audio screen, press MENU.
2.
Select Music Search.
3.
Select a search type (artist

, album, track, etc.).
4.
Select the song you

want to play.
You can also search for and play HDD music using Song By Voice
™ (see page 158).
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Source: Select the
HDD icon. Album bar: Change
the album.
Scan: Scan all tracks
or the first track on
each album.
Random: Play the artist,
album, or tracks in
random order. Skip/seek bar: Change
the track.
MENU button:
Display menu items
in the upper display,
including Music Search.
Repeat: Repeat the
artist, album, or track.
Interface dial (from
the Audio screen):
Rotate to view track
list, and press to select
a track in the upper
display.

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iPod®
Connect your device to the USB port (see page 56).
iPod display
Searching for Music
Search for tracks on the iPod. Use the interface dial to make and enter selections.
1.
From

the audio screen, press MENU.
2.
Select Music Search.
3.
Select a search type (artist

, album, track, etc.) or
folder.
4.
Select the song you

want to play.
On vehicles with navigation, you can also search for and play iPod music using
Song By Voice
™ (see page 158).
iPod is a trademark of Apple, Inc.
Album bar: Change
the album.
Skip/seek bar:
Change the track. Repeat: Repeat the
current track.
Shuffle: Play tracks or
albums in random order. Source: Select the
iPod icon.
Play/pause
Interface dial (from
the Audio screen):
Rotate to view tracks,
and press to select
a track in the upper
display.
MENU button:
Display menu items
in the upper display,
including Music Search.

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Bluetooth® Audio
Play streaming or stored audio from your compatible phone when it is paired to
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (see page 73). Visit www.acura.com/handsfreelink
(U.S.) or
www.handsfreelink.ca (Canada) to check phone compatibility. Standard
data rates may apply with your phone provider.
Bluetooth® Audio display
Notes:
•
Make sure

the volume on your phone is properly adjusted.
•
You may need to enable additional settings

on your phone for playback.
•
The resume/pause function and r

emote audio controls are not supported on all
phones.
Applicable laws may prohibit the operation of handheld electronic devices while operating a vehicle. Launch streaming audio on your phone only when safe to do so.
Play/Resume
Interface dial (from
the Audio screen):
Rotate and press to
select an item in the
upper display.
Source: Select the
Bluetooth icon.
Pause
Folder bar: Search for a
folder.Skip/seek bar:
Change the track.

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Pandora®*
Play and operate Pandora from your phone through the vehicle’s audio system. Visit
www.acura.com/handsfreelink to check phone compatibility. Standard data rates
apply with your phone provider.
Connect your phone when the vehicle is stopped.
For iPhone:
•
Connect via
Bluetooth®

HandsFreeLink® (see page 73) or USB (see page 56).
•
A pop-up may appear on y

our phone requesting you to allow access for Pandora
to be launched.
•
If you cannot

operate Pandora through the audio system, it may be streaming
through Bluetooth® Audio. Make sure Pandora mode on the audio system is
selected.
•
If Pandora still does not

operate, try rebooting the phone and reconnecting the
cable if necessary.
For Android and BlackBerry:
•
Connect via Bluetooth®

HandsFreeLink® (see page 73).
* if equipped. Applicable laws may prohibit the operation of handheld electronic devices while operating a vehicle. Launch streaming audio on your phone only when safe to do so.
Source: Select the
Pandora icon. Station bar: Change
the station.
Like/dislike a song Skip forward
Interface dial (from
the Audio screen):
Rotate and press to
select an item in the
upper display.
Play/Pause