2019 Acura MDX Owner's Manual

uuAudio System Basic Operation uPlaying a USB Flash Drive
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Features
1. Select Search .
2. Select a folder.
3. Select a file.
■How to Select a File from the Music Search List1Playing a USB Flash Drive
Use the recommended USB flash drives.
2 General Information on the Audio System
P. 318
Files in WMA/AAC format protected by digital rights
management (DRM) are not played.
The audio system skips to the next file.
If there is a problem, you may see an error message
on the On Demand Multi-Use Display
TM.
2 iPod/USB Flash Drive P. 312
Folder Selection
File Selection
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uPlaying a USB Flash Drive
Features
You can select scan, repeat, and random modes when playing a file.
■Scan
Select SCAN to provide a 10-second sampling
of each file.
■Random/Repeat
Select repeat or random icon repeatedly until
a desired mode.
■To turn off a play mode
To turn off scan, select Stop Scan.
To turn off random or repeat, select repeat or random icon repeatedly.
■How to Select a Play Mode1 How to Select a Play Mode
Play Mode Menu Items
SCAN
Scan Folders : Provides a 10-second sampling of the
first file in each of the main folders.
Scan Tracks: Provides a 10-second sampling of all
files in the current folder.
Repeat
Random (repeat off): Repe
at mode to off.
(repeat track): Repeats the current file.
(repeat folder): Repeats all files in the current
folder.
(random off): Random mode to off.
(random in folder): Plays all files in the
current folder in random order.
(random all tracks): Play s all files in random
order.
Random Icon
Repeat Icon
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uPlaying Bluetooth ® Audio
Features
Playing Bluetooth® Audio
Your audio system allows you to listen to music from your Bluetooth-compatible
phone.
This function is available when the phone is paired and connected to the vehicle’s
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) system.
2 Phone Setup P. 403
1Playing Bluetooth ® Audio
Not all Bluetooth -enabled phones with streaming
audio capabilities are compatible with the system.
For a list of compatible phones:
•U.S.: Visit www.handsfreelink.com/Acura, or call 1-
888-528-7876.
•Canada: For more info rmation on smartphone
compatibility, call 1-888-528-7876.
In some states, it may be il legal to perform some data
device functions while driving.
If more than one phone is paired to the HFL system,
there will be a delay before the system begins to play.
Some functions may not be available on some
devices.
If a phone is currently conne cted via Apple CarPlay or
Android Auto, Bluetooth® Audio from that phone is
unavailable. However, a se cond previously paired
phone can stream Bluetooth® Audio by selecting
Connect to Audio from the Edit Bluetooth
Device .
2 Phone Setup P. 403Source
Select to change an audio
source.
VOL/ (Volume/Power)
Knob
Press to turn the audio
system on and off.
Turn to adjust the
volume.
(Information) Icon
Select to display the
current file details.
Select to display the
previous screen.
Skip/Seek Icons
Select or to change files.
On Demand Multi-Use DisplayTM
Play Icon
Pause Icon Browse
Select to display
the track list
screen. Audio Menu
Select to display
the menu items.
Folder Up/Down Icons
Select or to change
folders.
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uPlaying Bluetooth ® Audio
Features
1. Make sure that your phone is paired and
connected to HFL.
2. Select the Bluetooth® Audio mode.
If the phone is not recognized, another HFL-
compatible phone, which is not compatible
for Bluetooth ® Audio, may already be
connected.
■To pause or resume a file
Select the play icon or pause icon.
1.Select Browse .
2. Select a search catego ry (e.g., Albums).
3. Select an item.
u The selection begins playing.
■To Play Bluetooth ® Audio Files1 To Play Bluetooth ® Audio Files
To play the audio files, y ou may need to operate your
phone. If so, follow the phone maker’s operating
instructions.
The pause function may no t be available on some
phones.
Switching to another mode pauses the music playing
from your phone. This functi on may not be available
on some phones.
Play Icon Pause Icon
■Searching for Music1 Searching for Music
Depending on the Bluetooth® device you connect,
some or all of the list s may not be displayed.
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uSiri Eyes Free
Features
Siri Eyes Free
You can talk to Siri using the Talk bu tton on the steering wheel when your
compatible iPhone is paired to Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ®.
2Phone Setup P. 403
■Using Siri Eyes Free
1Siri Eyes Free
Siri is a trademark of Apple Inc.
Check Apple Inc. website for features available for
Siri.
We recommend against using Si ri other than in Siri
Eyes Free while operating a vehicle.
1 Using Siri Eyes Free
Some commands work only on specific phone
features or apps.
(Hang-up/back) button:
Press to deactivate Siri.
(Talk) button:
Press and hold until the display changes as shown.
While in Siri Eyes Free:
The display remains the same.
No feedback or commands appear.
Appears when Siri is
activated in Siri Eyes
Free
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uApple CarPlay
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Features
Apple CarPlay
If you connect an Apple CarPlay-compatible iPhone to the system via the 2.5A USB
port ( ), you can use the information screen, instead of the iPhone display, to
make a phone call, listen to music, view maps (navigation), and access messages.
2USB Ports P. 235
*1:The operation methods may differ from your connected iPhone.
■Apple CarPlay Menu
1Apple CarPlay
Only iPhone 5 or newer versi ons with iOS 8.4 or later
are compatible with Apple CarPlay.
Park in a safe place before connecting your iPhone to
Apple CarPlay and when launching any compatible
apps.
To use Apple CarPlay, connect the USB cable to the
2.5A USB port ( ). 2 USB Ports P. 235
To directly access the Appl e CarPlay phone function,
press the PHONE button. While connected to Apple
CarPlay, calls are only made through Apple CarPlay. If
you want to make a call with Bluetooth®
HandsFreeLink ®, turn Apple CarPlay OFF or detach
the USB cable from your iPhone.
2 Setting Up Apple CarPlay P. 303
When your iPhone is connected to Apple CarPlay, it is
not possible to use the Bluetooth® Audio or
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®. However, other
previously paired phones can stream audio via
Bluetooth ® while Apple CarPlay is connected.
2 Phone Setup P. 403
For details on c ountries and regions where Apple
CarPlay is available, as well as information pertaining
to function, refer to the Apple homepage.
Go back to the previous
screen of this audio system.
Information Screen
Apple CarPlay menu screen
Go back to the Apple CarPlay menu screen
SMARTPHONE Button
Press to display the Apple CarPlay menu screen.
Interface Dial ( ENTER/MENU Button)
*1
Move 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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Features
■Phone
Access the contact list, make phone calls, or listen to voice mail.
■Messages
Check and reply to text messages, or have messages read to you.
■Music
Play music stored on your iPhone.
■Maps
Display Apple Maps and use the navigation function just as you would on your
iPhone.
Only one navigation system (pre-installed navigation or Apple Maps) 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.
1 Apple CarPlay
Apple CarPlay Operating Requirements &
Limitations
Apple CarPlay requi res a compatible iPhone with an
active cellular connecti on and data plan. Your
carrier’s rate plans will apply.
Changes in operating system s, hardware, software,
and other technology integral to providing Apple
CarPlay functionality, as well as new or revised
governmental regulations, may result in a decrease or
cessation of Apple CarPlay functionality and services.
Acura cannot and does not provide any warranty or
guarantee of future Appl e CarPlay performance or
functionality.
It is possible to use 3r d party apps if they are
compatible with Apple CarPlay. Refer to the Apple
homepage for information on compatible apps.
Models with navigation system
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uApple CarPlay
Features
After you have connected your iPhone to the system via the 2.5A USB port ( ),
use the following procedure to set up Apple CarPlay. Use of Apple CarPlay will result
in the transmission of certain user and vehi cle information (such as vehicle location,
speed, and status) to your iPhone to enha nce the Apple CarPlay experience. You will
need to consent to the sharing of this information on the information screen.
■Enabling Apple CarPlay
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.
■Setting Up Apple CarPlay1Setting Up Apple CarPlay
You can also use the method below to set up Apple
CarPlay:
Press the SETTINGS Select Smartphone
Settings Apple CarPlay Device List
Use of user and vehicle information
The use and handling of user and vehicle information
transmitted to/from your iP hone by Apple CarPlay is
governed by the Apple iOS terms and conditions and
Apple’s Privacy Policy.
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