2018 Acura MDX Owner's Manual

uuAudio System Basic Operation uAndroid Auto
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Features
*1:The operation methods may differ from your connected Android phone.
■Android Auto Menu1Android Auto
For details on c ountries and regions where Android
Auto is available, as well as information pertaining to
function, refer to the Android Auto homepage.
Android Auto Operating Requirements &
Limitations
Android Auto requires a compatible Android phone
with an active cellular connection and data plan.
Your carrier’s rate plans will apply.
Changes in operating system s, hardware, software,
and other technology integral to providing Android
Auto functionality, as well as new or revised
governmental regulations, may result in a decrease or
cessation of Android Auto functionality and services.
Acura cannot and does not provide any warranty or
guarantee of future Android Auto performance or
functionality.
It is possible to use 3r d party apps if they are
compatible with Android Auto. Refer to the Android
Auto homepage for informat ion on compatible apps.
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Information Screen
Android Auto menu screen
SMARTPHONE Button
Press to display the Android Auto menu screen.
Interface Dial ( ENTER/MENU Button)
*1
Move and rotate the interface dial to select the item.
Press to enter the item.
BACK Button*1
Press to go back to the previous display.
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uAndroid Auto
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Features
a Maps (Navigation)
Display Google Maps and use the navigation function just as you would with your
Android phone. When the vehicle is in motion, it is not possible to make keyboard
entries. Stop the vehicle in a safe locati on to undertake a search or provide other
inputs.
Only one navigation system (pre-installed navigation or Android Auto) can give
directions at a time. When you are using one system, directions to any prior
destination set on the other system will be canceled, and the system you are
currently using will direct you to your destination.
The information screen s hows you turn-by-turn driving directions to your
destination.
b Phone (Communication)
Make and receive phone calls as well as listen to voicemail.
c Google Now (Home screen)
Display useful information organized by Android Auto into simple cards that appear
just when they’re needed.
d Music and audio
Play Google Play Music an d music apps that are compatible with Android Auto.
To switch between music apps, press this icon.
e Go back to the previous screen of this audio system.
f Voice
Operate Android Auto with your voice.
Models with navigation system
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When you connect an Android phone to the unit via the 2.5A USB port ( ),
Android Auto is automatically initiated.
■Enabling Android Auto
Enable Once: Allows only once. (Prompt
shows again next time.)
Always Enable : Allows anytime. (Prompt
does not show again.)
Cancel : Does not allow this consent.
You may change the consent settings under
the Smartphone Settings menu.
■Auto Pairing Connection
1Enabling Android Auto
Only initialize Android Au to when you are safely
parked. When Android Auto first detects your phone,
you will need to set up your phone so that auto
pairing is possibl e. Refer to the instruction manual
that came with your phone.
You can use the method below to change Android
Auto settings after you have completed the initial
setup:
Press the SETTINGSSelect Smartphone
Settings Android Auto Device List
Use of user and vehicle information
The use and handling of user and vehicle information
transmitted to/from your phone by Android Auto is
governed by Google’s Privacy Policy.
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Press and hold the talk button to operate Android Auto with your voice.
■Operating Android Auto with Voice Recognition1Operating Android Auto with Voice Recognition
Below are examples of co mmands you can give with
voice recognition:
•Reply to text.
•Call my wife.•Navigate to Acura.
•Play my music.
•Send a text message to my wife.•Call flower shop.
For more information, please refer to the Android
Auto homepage.
You can also activate the voice recognition function
by moving .
(Talk) button:
Press and hold to operate Android Auto
with your voice.
Press to deactivate voice recognition.
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Audio Error Messages
CD Player
If a disc error occurs, you may see the following error messages.
Error MessageCauseSolution
This function is not available
because the system has
encountered a file error or a
DRM protected file.
Track/file format not supported●Current track/file will be skippe d. The next supported track/file
plays automatically.
This is a bad disc. Please see
your owner’s manual for
more details. Push Eject.
Mechanical error
●Press the (eject) button and remove the disc, and check that the
error message is cleared.
●Check that the disc is not damaged or deformed, and insert the
disc again.
2 Protecting CDs P. 317
●If the error message reappears, press the button, and pull out
the disc.
●Insert a different disc.
If the new disc plays, there is a problem with the first disc.
●If the error message repeats, or the disc cannot be removed,
contact a dealer.
Do not try to force the disc out of the player.
Mecha Error
This is a bad disc. Please see
your owner’s manual for
more details.
Servo error
Check the discDisc error●Check that the disc is not damaged or deformed.
2Protecting CDs P. 317
Heat ErrorHigh temperature●Turn the audio system off and allo w the player to cool down until
the error message is cleared.
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uuAudio Error Messages uHard Disk Drive (HDD) Audio
Features
Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Audio
If an error occurs while playing the Hard Disk Driv e (HDD) Audio, you may see the
following error messages. If you cannot cl ear the error message, contact a dealer.
Error MessageSolution
HDD access error.
Please consult your dealer.—
The navigation system temperature is too high. For
protection, the system will shut off until it cools down.Turn the audio system off and allow the player to cool down until
the error message is cleared.
The navigation system atmospheric pressure is too low. For
protection, the system will shut off until the pressure returns
to safe levels.The navigation system has diffi culty reading the HDD when the
atmospheric pressure is too low. The navigation system starts up
automatically when the atmosphe ric pressure returns to safe
levels.
Unplayable FileAppears when a file format not su pported. Current track will be
skipped. The next supporte d track plays automatically.
There is no data available.Appears when the HDD is empty or there are no available files in
the HDD.
This function is not available during CD recording while the
CD is recording to the HDD.Appears when no available function is selected while the CD is
recording to the HDD.
Generating voice recognition commands. Please try again
later.Appears when no available function is selected while the
dictionary of the Song By VoiceTM recognition function is
generated.
Models with navigation system
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uuAudio Error Messages uiPod/USB Flash Drive
Features
iPod/USB Flash Drive
If an error occurs while play ing an iPod or USB flash driv e, you may see the following
error messages. If you cannot clear the error message, contact a dealer.
Error MessageSolution
Communication error
detected. When safe, please
reconnect your device.Appears when there is a problem with the audio system. Check if the device is compatible with the
audio system.
This USB device is
incompatible. Please see
your owner’s manual for
more details.
Appears when an incompatible device is connected. Disconnect the device. Then turn the audio system
off, and turn it on again. Do not reco nnect the device that caused the error.
This version of iOS is not
supported.Appears when an unsupported iPod is connected. If it appears when a supported iPod is connected,
update the iPod software to the newer version.
There is an authentication
error. When safe, please
reconnect your device.
Appears when the system does not acknowledge the iPod. Reconnect the iPod.
This function is not available
because the system has
encountered a file error or a
DRM protected file.
Appears when you select the grayed-out option on the screen while displaying the DRM or an
unsupported format file.
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uuAudio Error Messages uiPod/USB Flash Drive
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Error MessageSolution
There is no data detected.
When safe, please check
your device and try again.
Appears when the iPod is empty.
Appears when the USB flash drive is empty or there are no MP3, WMA, or AAC files in the USB flash
drive.
Check that compatible files are stored on the device.
UnsupportedAppears when an unsupported device is connected . If it appears when a supported device is
connected, reconnect the device.
USB hubs are not supported.
To listen to audio, directly
connect device to USB port.Appears when the USB device is connected via the USB hubs. Disconnect the USB hubs and directly
connect the device to the USB port (2.5A).
iPod
USB flash drive
iPod and USB flash drive
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