2020 Acura MDX radio controls

Contents
Child Safety P. 56Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 74Safety Labels P. 75
Tailgate P. 155 Security System P. 162
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 168 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 188
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience It ems P. 206 Climate Control System P. 219
Audio Error Messages P. 308General Information on the Audio System P. 316
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver P. 390 Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ® P. 393 AcuraLink ®* P. 435
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines P. 462 When Driving P. 464 Braking P. 529
Surround View Camera System* P. 559 Refueling P. 569
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 581 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 593
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 602 Battery P. 611 Remote Transmitter Care P. 613
Climate Control System Maintenance P. 617 Cleaning P. 618Accessories and Modifications P. 623
Engine Does Not Start P. 649 Jump Starting P. 652Overheating P. 654
Emergency Towing P. 670 When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door P. 671
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 679 Reporting Safety Defects P. 680
Authorized Manuals P. 685 Client Service Information P. 686
Quick Reference GuideP. 4
Safe DrivingP. 27
Instrument PanelP. 77
ControlsP. 137
FeaturesP. 231
DrivingP. 445
MaintenanceP. 573
Handling the UnexpectedP. 625
InformationP. 675
IndexP. 690
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Quick Reference Guide
Models with rear entertainment system
Disc Slot
REAR (Power)
Button
(Eject) Button
Audio Remote Controls
(P237)
●SOURCE Button
Press to change the audio mode: FM/AM/
SiriusXM ®/CD/Rear DVD
*/HDD*/USB/iPod/
Apple CarPlay/Android Auto/ Bluetooth®
Audio/Pandora ®
*/AUX.●Left Selector Wheel
Roll to adjust the volume up/down.
Radio: Move to a side to change the
preset station.
Move to a side and hold to select
the next or previous strong station.
CD/HDD
*/USB device:
Move to a side to skip to the
beginning of the next song or
return to the beginning of the
current song.
Move to a side and hold to change
a folder.
Left Selector Wheel
SOURCE Button
* Not available on all models
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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uLow Keyless Access Remote Signal Strength
Controls
Contains a number that you will need if you
purchase a replacement key.
Low Keyless Access Re mote Signal Strength
The vehicle transmits radio waves to locate the keyless access remote when locking/
unlocking the doors and tailgate, or to start the engine.
In the following cases, locking/unlocking the doors and tailgate, or starting the
engine may be inhibited or operation may be unstable:
• Strong radio waves are being transmitted by nearby equipment.
• You are carrying the keyless access re mote together with telecommunications
equipment, laptop computers, ce ll phones, or wireless devices.
• A metallic object is touching or covering the keyless access remote.
■Key Number Tag1Key Number Tag
Keep the key number tag separate from the key in a
safe place outside of your vehicle.
If you wish to purchase an additional key, contact a
dealer.
If you lose your key and you cannot start the engine,
contact a dealer.
1 Low Keyless Access Remote Signal Strength
Communication between the keyless access remote
and the vehicle consumes th e keyless access remote’s
battery.
Battery life is about two years, but this varies
depending on regularity of use.
The battery is consumed whenever the keyless access
remote is receivi ng strong radio wave s. Avoid placing
it near electrical appliances such as televisions and
personal computers.
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Controls
Security System
Immobilizer System
The immobilizer system prevents a key that has not been pre-registered from
starting the engine. Each key contains electronic transmitters that use electronic
signals to verify the key.
Pay attention to the follo wing when pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button:
• Do not allow objects that emit strong radio waves near the ENGINE START/
STOP button.
• Make sure the key is not covered by or touching a metal object.
• Do not bring a key from another vehicle’s immobilizer system near the ENGINE
START/STOP button.
• Do not put the key near magnetic items. Electronic devices, such as televisions
and audio systems emit strong magnetic fields. Note that even a key chain can
become magnetic.
Security System Alarm
The security system alarm activates when the tailgate, hood or doors are forcibly
opened. The alarm does not activate if the tailgate or doors are opened with the key,
remote transmitter or keyless access system.
However, the alarm activates if a door is opened with the key and then the hood is
opened before the power mode is set to ON.
■When the security sy stem alarm activates
The horn sounds intermittently, and some exterior lights flash.
1 Immobilizer System
NOTICE
Leaving the key in the vehicl e can result in theft or
accidental movement of the vehicle.
Always take the key with you whenever you leave the
vehicle unattended.
Do not alter the system or add other devices to it.
Doing so may damage the system and make your
vehicle inoperable.
1 Security System Alarm
Do not alter the system or add other devices to it.
Doing so may damage the system and make your
vehicle inoperable.
The security system alarm continues for a maximum
of two minutes until the security system alarm
deactivates.
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Features
This chapter describes how to operate technology features.
Audio SystemAbout Your Audio System ................ 232
USB Ports ......................................... 233
Auxiliary Input Jack .......................... 236
Audio System Theft Protection ......... 236
Audio Remote Controls .................... 237
Audio System Basic Operation ........ 239
On Demand Multi-Use Display
TM....... 240
Information Screen .......................... 244
Adjusting the Sound ........................ 249
Display Setup ................................... 250
Voice Control Operation .................. 251 Playing AM/FM Radio ....................... 254
Playing SiriusXM
® Radio ................... 257
Playing a CD .................................... 268
Playing Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Audio ... 271
Playing an iPod ................................ 284
Song By Voice
TM (SBV) ...................... 287
Playing Pandora ®*1........................... 291
Playing a USB Flash Drive ................. 293
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio................. 296
Siri Eyes Free .................................... 298
Apple CarPlay .................................. 299
Android Auto................................... 303 Audio Error Messages
...................... 308
General Information on the Audio System ............................................. 316
Rear Entertainment System (RES)
*.. 335
Customized Features ........................ 358
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver ... 390
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink®
Using HFL ........................................ 393
HFL Menus ...................................... 396
AcuraLink®
*....................................... 435
Compass*.......................................... 443
*1: Available only on U.S. models.
* Not available on all models
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Features
Audio System
About Your Audio System
The audio system features AM/FM radio and SiriusXM® Radio service. It can also play
audio CDs, WMA/MP3/AAC files, Hard Disk Drive (HDD) audio*, USB flash drives,
and iPod, iPhone and Bluetooth® devices.
You can operate the audio system from th e remote controls on the steering wheel,
or the icons on the On Demand Multi-Use Display
TM.
1 About Your Audio System
SiriusXM ® Radio is available on a subscription basis
only. For more information on SiriusXM ® Radio,
contact a dealer.
2 General Information on the Audio System
P. 316
SiriusXM ® Radio is available in the United States and
Canada, except Ha waii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico.
SiriusXM ® is a registered trademark of SiriusXM
Radio, Inc.
Video CDs, DVDs
*, and 3-inch (8-cm) mini CDs are
not supported.
iPod, iPhone and iTunes are trademarks of Apple Inc.
State or local laws may prohibit the operation of
handheld electronic devi ces while operating a
vehicle.
When the screen is vi ewed through polarized
sunglasses, a rainbow pa ttern may appear on the
screen due to optical characteristics of the screen. If
this is disturbing, please operate the screen without
polarized sunglasses.
Remote Controls iPod
USB Flash
Drive
* Not available on all models
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uuAudio System uAudio Remote Controls
Continued
Features
Audio Remote Controls
Allows you to operate the audio system wh ile driving. The information is shown on
the multi-information display (MID). SOURCE Button
Cycles through the audio modes as follows:
FM AM SiriusXM® CD Rear DVD
*
HDD* USB/iPod/Apple CarPlay/Android
Auto Bluetooth ® Audio Pandora ®*
AUX
Left Selector Wheel
Roll Up: To increase the volume.
Roll Down: To decrease the volume.
Push: To mute. Push again to unmute.
• When listening to the radio
Move to the right: To select the next preset radio station.
Move to the left: To select the previous preset radio station.
Move to the right and hold: To select the next strong station.
To select the next channel. (SiriusXM ® only)
Move to the left and hold: To select the previous strong station.
To select the previous channel. (SiriusXM ® only)
• When listening to a CD, HDD
*, iPod, USB flash drive, or Bluetooth ® Audio
Move to the right: To skip to the next song.
Move to the left: To go back to the beginning of the current or previous song.
Move to the right and hold: To go to the next folder. (Bluetooth® Audio only)
Move to the left and hold: To go to the previous folder. ( Bluetooth® Audio only)
1Audio Remote Controls
Some mode appears only when an appropriate
device or medium is used.
Depending on the Bluetooth® device you connect,
some functions may not be available.
If you operate some remote control switch while rear
source mode is selected, the rear source mode
changes to the front source mode. 2 Selecting an Audio Source P. 240
Models with rear entertainment system
Left Selector Wheel
SOURCE Button
* Not available on all models
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uPlaying AM/FM Radio
Features
To store a station:
1. Tune to the selected station.
2. Select and hold the preset number you want to store that station.
Provides text data information related to your selected RDS-capable FM station.
■To find an RDS station from Station List
1. Select Stations .
2. Select station on the list.
■Manual update
Updates your available st ation list at any time.
1. Select Stations .
2. Select Refresh on the list.
■Preset Memory
■Radio Data System (RDS)
1Playing AM/FM Radio
You can control the AM/FM radio using voice
commands
*.
2 Voice Control Operation P. 251
The ST indicator appears on the display indicating
stereo FM broadcasts.
Stereo reproduction in AM is not available.
Switching the Audio Mode
Press the SOURCE button on the steering wheel.
2 Audio Remote Controls P. 237
You can store 6 AM stations and 12 FM stations into
the preset memory.
HD Radio Technology manufactured under license
from iBiquity Digital Cor poration. U.S. and Foreign
Patents. HD Radio
TM and the HD, HD Radio, and
“Arc” logos are proprietary trademarks of iBiquity
Digital Corp.
Models with HD RadioTM feature
* Not available on all models
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