2022 ACURA MDX radio controls

Contents
Child Safety P. 63Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 80Safety Labels P. 81
Tailgate P. 147 Security System P. 157
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 166 Mirrors P. 187
Interior Convenience Items P. 208 Climate Control System P. 229
Audio Error Messages P. 318General Information on the Audio System P. 322
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® P. 376 AcuraLink ® P. 405
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines P. 432 When Driving P. 434 AcuraWatchTM P. 474 Braking P. 551
Surround View Camera System* P. 573 Refueling P. 581
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 595 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 608
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 615 Battery P. 624 Remote Transmitter Care P. 626
Accessories and Modifications P. 634
Handling of the Jack P. 661 Engine Does Not Start P. 662 If the Battery Is Dead P. 666
Emergency Towing P. 685 If You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door P. 686
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 693 Reporting Safety Defects P. 694
Authorized Manuals P. 700 Client Service Information P. 701
Quick Reference GuideP. 6
Safe DrivingP. 31
Instrument PanelP. 83
ControlsP. 127
FeaturesP. 237
DrivingP. 415
MaintenanceP. 585
Handling the UnexpectedP. 637
InformationP. 689
IndexP. 702
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Quick Reference Guide
Features (P237)
Audio Remote Controls
(P 242)
●VOL(+/VOL( - (Volume) Switch
Press up or down to adjust the volume.
● (Power) Button
Press to turn the audio system on and off.
●Left Selector Wheel
When selecting the audio mode
Press the APPS button, then roll up or
down to select an item on the driver
information interface or the head-up
display
*, and then press the left selector
wheel.
Left Selector Wheel
APPS Button
VOL
( +/VOL(- (Volume) Switch
(Power) Button
Roll up or down: To cycle through the
following items, roll up or down and then
press the left selector wheel:
You can add or remove the items and
change their order on the driver
information interface or the head-up
display
*.
Navigation*
Phone
Audio Modes
( Apple Carplay , Android Auto ,
Alexa , Social Playlist , FM Radio ,
USB Audio , etc)
Select Driving View*
Customize Apps
●When listening to the radio
Move to a side to change the favorite
radio station or channel.
●When listening to an iPod, USB flash
drive, Bluetooth ® Audio, or Smartphone
Connection
Move to a side to skip to the beginning of
the next song or return to the beginning
of the current or previous song.
* Not available on all models
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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uLow Keyless Access Remote Signal Strength
132
Controls
Contains a number that you will need if you
purchase a replacement key.
Low Keyless Access Remo te Signal Strength
The vehicle transmits radio waves to loca te the keyless access remote when locking/
unlocking the doors and tailgate, fuel fill door or to start the engine.
In the following cases, locking/unlocking the doors and tailgate, fuel fill door or
starting the engine may be inhibited or operation may be unstable:
• Strong radio waves are being tra nsmitted by nearby equipment.
• You are carrying the keyless access remote together with telecommunications
equipment, laptop computers, ce ll phones, or wireless devices.
• A metallic object is touching or co vering 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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157Continued
Controls
Security System
Immobilizer System
This system prevents a key that has not been pre-registered from starting the
engine.
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 op ened with the key and then the hood is
opened before the power mode is set to ON.
■When the security system 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.
Apply and hold the brake pedal before turning the
vehicle on the first time after the battery has been
disconnected.
Canadian models
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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uuInterior Convenience Items uOther Interior Convenience Items
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Controls
To use the wireless charger, the power mode must be in ACCESSORY or ON.
Charge any devices compatible with Qi wi reless charging on the area indicated by
the mark as follows:
1.To turn the system on and off, press and
hold the (power) button.
u When the system is activated, the green
indicator light comes on.
2. Place the device you want to charge on the
charging area.
u The system will automatically start
charging the device, and the amber
indicator light will come on.
u Make sure that the device is compatible
with the system, and placed with the
chargeable side in the center of the
charging area.
3. When charging is completed, the green
indicator light will come on.
u Depending on the device, the amber
indicator light will stay on.
■Wireless Charger1Wireless Charger
RF Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC RF Radiation
exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. This device an d its antenna must not be
co-located or operating in conjunction with any other
antenna or transmitter.
In order to use safely:
•Remove any metal objects from the charge pad
before charging a device.
•Do not open the charger case.
•Do not use the charger if it malfunctions. Contact
your dealer.
If the charger interferes with radio communications,
attempt to correct the interference:
•Press and hold the switch on the charger for a few
seconds to turn off the charger.
appears on the audio/information screen when
the device is being charge d by the wireless charger.
Green Indicator
Amber Indicator
Charging Area (Power) Button
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Features
This chapter describes how to operate technology features.
Audio System
About Your Audio System ................ 238
USB Ports ......................................... 239
Audio System Theft Protection ......... 241
Audio Remote Controls .................... 242
Audio System Basic Operation ........ 244
True Touchpad Interface .................. 245
Audio/Information Screen ................ 248
Smart Shortcuts ............................... 262
System Updates ............................... 265
Adjusting the Sound ........................ 271
Display Setup ................................... 272 Alexa Built-In ................................... 273
Voice Control Operation .................. 274
Playing AM/FM Radio ....................... 277
Playing SiriusXM
® Radio ................... 281
Playing an iPod ................................ 294
Playing a USB Flash Drive ................. 297
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio................. 300
Playing Social Playlist ........................ 303
Wi-Fi Connection ............................. 305
AT&T Hotspot .................................. 307
Apple CarPlay .................................. 308
Android Auto................................... 313 Audio Error Messages
...................... 318
General Information on the Audio System ............................................. 322
Customized Features ........................ 345
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver ... 373
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink® ............. 376
AcuraLink® ........................................ 405
CabinTalk ®
*....................................... 414
* 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
USB flash drives, iPod, iPhone, iPad and Bluetooth ® devices.
You can operate the audio sy stem from the True Touchpad Interface, buttons and
knobs on the panel, or the remote controls on the steering wheel.1About Your Audio System
iPod ®, iPad ®, 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.
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. 322
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.
After you turn the power mode to VEHICLE OFF
(LOCK) with the driver’s door closed, you can use the
audio system for up to 30 minutes per driving cycle.
However, whether you can continue using the audio
system depends on the batter y condition. Repeatedly
using this feature ma y drain the battery.
The audio system turns off when you open the
driver’s door.
Remote Controls iPod
USB Flash Drive
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uuAudio System uAudio Remote Controls
Features
Audio Remote Controls
Allow you to operate the audio system while driving. The information is shown on
the driver information interface or the head-up display*.
VOL
(+/VOL(- (Volume) Switch
Press Up: To increase the volume.
Press Down: To decrease the volume.
(Power) Button
Press to turn the audio system on and off.
Left Selector Wheel
• When selecting the audio mode
Press the APPS button, then roll up or down to select an item on the driver
information interface or the head-up display
*, and then press the left selector
wheel.
Push the left selector wheel to the right to display the Recents list, then scroll to
an item selected in the past and press the wheel.
1 Audio Remote Controls
Some modes appear only when an appropriate
device or medium is used.
Depending on the Bluetooth® device you connect,
some functions ma y not be operated.
Press the (back) button for the driver
information interface or the head-up display
* to go
back to the previous screen or cancel a command.
Press the APPS button to go back to the menu screen
of the driver information interface or the head-up
display
*.
Recents list is available wh en the following audio
mode is selected.
•FM Radio•AM Radio
•SiriusXM
•USB Audio
Models with head-up display
(Power) Button
VOL( +/VOL(-
(Volume) Switch
(back) ButtonLeft Selector
Wheel
APPS Button
Models with head-up display
* Not available on all models
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