2018 Acura MDX HYBRID homelink

Contents
Child Safety P. 62Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 80Safety Labels P. 81
Opening and Closing the Tailgate P. 158 Security System P. 166 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 169
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 172 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 192
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 209 Climate Control System P. 222
Audio Error Messages P. 315General Information on the Audio System P. 323
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver P. 394 Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ® P. 397 AcuraLink ® P. 438
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines P. 455 When Driving P. 457 Braking P. 517
Surround View Camera System* P. 546 Refueling P. 556
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 569 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 582
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 591 12-Volt Battery P. 600 Remote Transmitter Care P. 601
Climate Control System Maintenance P. 604 Clea ning P. 605 Accessories and Modifications P. 611
Power System Won’t Start P. 634 Jump Starting P. 637 Overheating P. 639
Emergency Towing P. 656 When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door P. 657
Refueling P. 659
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 665 Reporting Safety Defects P. 666
Authorized Manuals P. 670 Client Service Information P. 671
Quick Reference GuideP. 4
Safe DrivingP. 33
Instrument PanelP. 83
ControlsP. 141
FeaturesP. 235
DrivingP. 447
MaintenanceP. 561
Handling the UnexpectedP. 613
InformationP. 661
IndexP. 675
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Features
This chapter describes how to operate technology features.
Audio SystemAbout Your Audio System ................ 236
USB Ports ......................................... 237
Auxiliary Input Jack .......................... 240
Audio System Theft Protection ......... 240
Audio Remote Controls .................... 241
Audio System Basic Operation ........ 243
On Demand Multi-Use Display
TM....... 244
Information Screen .......................... 248
Adjusting the Sound ........................ 256
Display Setup ................................... 257
Voice Control Operation .................. 258 Playing AM/FM Radio ....................... 261
Playing SiriusXM
® Radio ................... 264
Playing a CD .................................... 275
Playing Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Audio ... 278
Playing an iPod ................................ 291
Song By Voice
TM (SBV) ...................... 294
Playing Pandora ®*1........................... 298
Playing a USB Flash Drive ................. 300
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio................. 303
Siri Eyes Free .................................... 305
Apple CarPlay .................................. 306
Android Auto................................... 310 Audio Error Messages
...................... 315
General Information on the Audio System ............................................. 323
Rear Entertainment System (RES)
*.. 342
Customized Features ........................ 362
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver ... 394
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®
Using HFL ........................................ 397
HFL Menus ...................................... 400
AcuraLink® ........................................ 438
*1: Available only on U.S. models.
* Not available on all models
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Features
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver
The HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver can be pr ogrammed to operate up to three
remote controlled devices around your home , such as garage doors, lighting, or
home security systems.
Refer to the safety information that came wi th your garage door opener to test that
the safety features are functioning properly. If you do not have the safety
information, contac t the manufacturer.
Before programming HomeLink, make sure th at people and objects are out of the
way of the garage or gate to prevent potential injury or damage.
When programming a garage door opener, park just outside the garage door’s
path.
■Important Safety Precautions
1 HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver
Before programming HomeLi nk to operate a garage
door opener, confirm that the opener has an external
entrapment protection system, such as an “electronic
eye,” or other safety and reverse stop features. If it
does not, HomeLink may not be able to operate it.
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uuHomeLink ® Universal Transceiver uTraining HomeLink
Continued
Features
Training HomeLink
If it is necessary to er ase a previously entered
learned code:
• Press and hold the two outside buttons for
about 20 seconds, until the red indicator
blinks. Release the bu ttons, and proceed to
step 1.
• If you are training the second or third
button, go directly to step 1.
The instructions on the next page should work for most gate or garage openers, but
may not work for all. For detailed instructions about your specific remote opener,
visit http://www.homelink.com or call (800) 355-3515.
Red Indicator
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Features
■Training a Button1Training HomeLink
Retraining a Button
If you want to retrain a programmed button for a
new device, you do not ha ve to erase all button
memory. You can replace the existing memory code
using this procedure:
1. Press and hold the de sired HomeLink button
until the HomeLink indi cator begins to blink.
2.
Quickly release the Home Link button and follow
steps 1 - 3 under “Training a Button.” You do not
need to press and rele ase the HomeLink button
again in step 2.
Indicator remains on
for about 25 secs.
Standard transmitter
Indicator remains on for
about 25 secs.
Rolling code transmitter
Erasing Codes
To erase all the codes, press and hold the two outside
buttons until the HomeLink i ndicator begins to blink
(about 10 to 20 secs). You should erase all codes
before selling the vehicle.
If you have any problems, see the device’s
instructions, visit www.homelink.com , or call
HomeLink at (800) 355-3515.
HomeLink® is a registered tra demark of Gentex
Corporation.4.
3.
2.
5.A.
B.
1. Position the remote transmitter you wish to link 1 to 3 inches (3 - 8 cm) from the
HomeLink button you want to program.
Press and release the desi red HomeLink button. Hold the button on the remote
transmitter. Does the HomeLink indicato r (LED) change from slowly blinking to
constantly on or rapidly blinking? The process should take less than 60 seconds.
Press and hold the
programmed HomeLink
button for about a sec.
Does the device (garage
door opener) work? Press and release the Ho
meLink button. Press
and release the button on the remote every 2
secs.
Does the HomeLink indicator (LED) change from
slowly blinking to constantly on or rapidly
blinking ? The process should take less than 60
seconds.
Training
Complete Press and hold the HomeLink button again.
Press and hold the HomeLink
button again.
The remote-controlled device
should operate.
Training Complete The remote has a ro
lling code. Press the
“learn” button on the remote-controlled
device (e.g. garage door opener).
Within 30 secs, press and hold the
programmed HomeLink button for 2 secs.
HomeLink indicator rapidly blinks.HomeLink LED is
constantly on.
YESNO
YES
YESNONO
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Information
Devices that Emit Radio Waves
The following products and systems on your vehicle emit radio waves when in operation.
Each of the above complies with the appropriate requirements or the required standards of FCC (Federal Communications Commissio n)
and Industry Canada Standard, described below:
As required by the FCC:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)
This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Changes or modifications not expres sly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with Indus try Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operat ion is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this
device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause unde sired
operation of the device.
AcuraLink
Audio System
Blind Spot Information System
Bluetooth ® Audio
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ®
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver
Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM
Immobilizer System
Remote Transmitter
Keyless Access System
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Remote Engine Start with Vehicle Feedback
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Index
Heater (Steering Wheel).......................... 219
Heaters (Seat) ................................... 220, 221
HFL (HandsFreeLink ®) .............................. 397
High Beam Indicator .................................. 95
High Voltage Battery ............................... 516
Hill Start Assist System ............................. 462
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver ........... 394
Honda App License Agreement .............. 326
Hybrid Vehicle SPORT HYBRID Super Handling-All Wheel Drive
TM (SPORT HYBRID SH-AWD ®)............ 9
I
Identification Numbers ............................ 664
Engine, Motor, and Transmission ............ 664
Vehicle Identification............................... 664
IDS (Integrated Dynamics System) .......... 474
Illumination Control ................................ 187
Button .................................................... 187
Immobilizer System .................................. 166
Indicator ................................................... 96
Indicators .................................................... 84
12-Volt Battery Charging System ...... 88, 641
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (LSF) ................. 100, 477
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................... 93
Auto High-Beam ....................................... 93
Automatic Brake Hold ....................... 87, 521
Automatic Brake Hold System ........... 87, 521
Blind Spot Information (BSI) .................... 104 Brake System (Amber) ............................... 85
Brake System (Red) ............................ 84, 643
Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) ....................................... 102, 103
Electric Parking Brake ................................ 86
Electric Parking Brake System ............. 86, 644
Fog Lights .................................................. 96
Gear Position ............................................. 89
High Beam ................................................ 95
High Temperature ..................................... 92
Immobilizer System .................................... 96
Keyless Access System ............................... 97
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) .... 98, 499
Lights On ................................................... 96
Low Fuel .................................................... 91
Low Oil Pressure ................................ 88, 641
Low Temperature ...................................... 92
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ..................... 95, 645
M (sequential mode) Indicator/Sequential
Mode Gear Selection ............................... 89
Malfunction Indicator Lamp ............... 88, 642
POWER SYSTEM Indicator .................. 91, 646
READY ...................................................... 92
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) .............. 99
Seat Belt Reminder .............................. 41, 91
Security System Alarm ............................... 97
Speed-sensitive Electric Power Steering (EPS) System ....................... 95, 643
SPORT+ mode ........................................... 92
Supplemental Restraint System ............ 59, 93
System Message ........................................ 97 Transmission System.......................... 90, 645
Turn Signal ................................................ 95
Vehicle Stability Assist
® (VSA ®)
System ............................................ 94, 505
VSA ® OFF .......................................... 94, 506
Information .............................................. 661
Information Screen .................................. 248
Instrument Panel ........................................ 83
Brightness Control................................... 187
Integrated Dynamics System (IDS) ........... 474
Dynamic Mode button ............................ 474
Interface Dial ............................................ 243
Interior Lights ........................................... 209
Interior Rearview Mirror .......................... 192
Internet Radio .......................................... 298
iPhone ............................................... 298, 325
iPod ................................................... 291, 325
J
Jack (Wheel Nut Wrench) ........................ 619
Jump Starting ........................................... 637
K
Key Number Tag ....................................... 144
Keyless Access System .............................. 145
Keyless Lockout Prevention ..................... 152
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