Acura MDX (2018 year). Instruction — part 15

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Climate Control System

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Automatic Climate Control Sensors

Co
ntrols

Automatic Climate Control Sensors

The automatic climate control system is
equipped with sensors. Do not cover or spill
any liquid on them.

Sensor

Sensor

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Features

This chapter describes how to operate technology features.

Audio System

About 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 the remote controls on the steering wheel,
or the icons on the On Demand Multi-Use Display

TM

.

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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 Hawaii, 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 devices while operating a
vehicle.

When the screen is viewed through polarized
sunglasses, a rainbow pattern 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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USB Ports

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USB Ports

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In the front console compartment

Install the device USB connector or the USB
flash drive to the USB port

(2.5A).

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The USB port

(2.5A) is for charging

devices, playing audio files and
connecting compatible phones with
Apple CarPlay or Android Auto.

The USB ports

(2.5A) are only for charging

devices.

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USB Ports

•

Do not leave the iPod or USB flash drive in the
vehicle. Direct sunlight and high temperatures may
damage it.

•

We recommend using an extension cable with the
USB port.

•

Do not connect the iPod or USB flash drive using a
hub.

•

Do not use a device such as a card reader or hard
disk drive, as the device or your files may be
damaged.

•

We recommend keeping your data backed up
before using the device in your vehicle.

•

Displayed messages may vary depending on the
device model and software version.

If the audio system does not recognize the iPod, try
reconnecting it a few times or reboot the device. To
reboot, follow the manufacturer’s instructions
provided with the iPod or visit the following website:

•

U.S.: www.apple.com/ipod.

•

Canada: www.apple.com/ca/ipod.

The USB port can supply up to 2.5A of power. It does
not output 2.5A unless requested by the device.
For amperage details, read the operating instruction of
the device that needs to be charged.
Set the power mode to ACCESSORY or ON first.

USB Port

(2.5A)

USB Ports

(2.5A)

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USB Ports

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Features

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On the back of the front console
compartment

The USB ports

(2.5A) are only for charging

devices.

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USB Ports

This port is for battery charge only. You cannot play
music even if you have connected a music player to it.

Under certain conditions, a device connected to the
port may generate noise in the radio you are listening
to.

USB Ports

(2.5A)

Models without rear console compartment

Models without rear entertainment
system

Models with rear entertainment
system

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USB Ports

Features

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In the rear console compartment

The USB ports

(2.5A) are only for charging

devices.

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On the back of the rear console
compartment

The USB ports

(2.5A) are only for charging

devices.

Models with rear console compartment

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Auxiliary Input Jack

Features

Auxiliary Input Jack

Use the jack to connect standard audio
devices.

1. Open the AUX cover.
2. Connect a standard audio device to the

input jack using a 1/8 inch (3.5 mm) stereo
miniplug.

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The audio system automatically switches
to the AUX mode.

Audio System Theft Protection

The audio system is disabled when it is disconnected from the power source, such as
when the battery is disconnected or goes dead. In certain conditions, the system
may display a code entry screen. If this occurs, reactivate the audio system.

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Reactivating the audio system

1. Set the power mode to ON.
2. Turn on the audio system.
3. Press and hold the audio system power button for more than two seconds.

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The audio system is reactivated when the audio control unit establishes a
connection with the vehicle control unit. If the control unit fails to recognize
the audio unit, you must go to a dealer and have the audio unit checked.

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Auxiliary Input Jack

You can return to the AUX mode by selecting Source
on the On Demand Multi-Use Display

TM

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Audio Remote Controls

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Audio Remote Controls

Allows you to operate the audio system while 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)

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Audio Remote Controls

Some mode appears only when an appropriate
device or medium is used.

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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Audio Remote Controls

Features

• When listening to a CD, HDD

*

or USB flash drive

Move to the right and hold: To skip to the next folder.
Move to the left and hold: To go back to the previous folder.

• When listening to Pandora®

*

Move to the right: To skip to the next song.
Move to the right and hold: To select the next track.
Move to the left and hold: To select the previous station.

* Not available on all models

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Audio System Basic Operation

To use the audio system, the power mode must be in ACCESSORY or ON.

Use the interface dial or ENTER/MENU
button to access phone, information or
smartphone functions.

Interface dial (ENTER/MENU button):
Rotate left or right to scroll through the
available choices. Press to set your selection.
Move right, left, up or down to select a
secondary menu.
Press to switch the display to the Information
Menu screen while the trip computer screen
or clock/wallpaper screen is displayed.

BACK button: Press to go back to the
previous display.

(Day/Night) button: Press to change

the information screen brightness.
Press

once and make an adjustment

using the interface dial.

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Each time you press

, the mode

switches between the daytime mode,
nighttime mode and off mode.

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Audio System Basic Operation

Voice Control System

*

The navigation/audio system is voice operable.

2 Voice Control Operation P. 251

These indications are used to show how to operate
the interface dial.

Rotate

to select.

Press

to

enter.

Move

, ,

or to select a secondary menu.

Audio function items

2 Preset Memory P. 255, 259
2 Radio Text P. 256
2 Music Search P. 269, 273, 285, 294
2 Scan P. 256, 267, 270, 274, 295
2 Random/Repeat P. 270, 275, 286, 295

When you unlock the doors with your remote, the
driver’s ID (Driver 1 or Driver 2) is detected, and the
audio system settings and preset memory are turned
to the respective mode automatically when you set
the power mode to ON.

(Day/Night)

Button

BACK Button

Interface Dial (ENTER/
MENU Button)

* Not available on all models

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On Demand Multi-Use Display

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Features

On Demand Multi-Use Display

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Use the On Demand Multi-Use Display

TM

to operate the audio system.

Select Source, then select an item on the source list to switch the audio source.

Select Front/Rear to changes between the front side audio source selection and
rear side audio source selection.

2 Selecting the Audio Source using Front Control Panel P. 352

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Selecting an Audio Source

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On Demand Multi-Use Display

TM

Icons that appear on the screen vary by the source
selected.

Select

or

to go back to the previous screen.

Use the

/

icons to turn the page.

X

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Selecting an Audio Source

You can change the order of source list displayed.

1. Select Audio Menu, then Edit Source Order.
2. Select

or .

You can also change the source order by pressing
and holding the source on the source list for two
seconds.

Select Source.

Source List

Front/Rear

*

Models with rear entertainment system

* Not available on all models

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Select Audio Menu to display the menu items.

The following items are available:
• Edit Source Order: Displays the Edit Source Order screen.

2 Selecting an Audio Source P. 240

• Sound Settings: Displays the Sound Settings screen.

2 Adjusting the Sound P. 249

• Edit/Delete HDD Music (HDD mode)

*

: Displays the Edit/Delete HDD Music

screen.

2 Editing an Album or Playlist P. 277

• Radio Text (FM mode): Displays the text information broadcast by the current

RDS station.

2 Radio text P. 256

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Displaying the Menu Items

Select Audio Menu.

Menu Items

* Not available on all models

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Features

• SportsFlash (SiriusXM® mode): Displays the SportsFlash

TM

list. If the favorite sport

team is not registered, the setup screen of SportsFlash

TM

is displayed.

2 Live Sports Alert P. 263
2 Customized Features P. 358

• Traffic & Weather Now (SiriusXM® mode): Displays to the Traffic & Weather

Now screen.

2 Traffic and Weather Information P. 265

• View Channel Schedule (SiriusXM® mode): Displays the SiriusXM® channel

schedule.

• Audio Settings: Displays the Audio Settings screen.

2 Customized Features P. 358

• Screen Settings: Displays the Screen Settings screen.

2 Changing the Screen Settings P. 243

• RES Settings

*

: Displays the RES Settings screen.

2 Rear System Setup P. 356
2 Customized Features P. 358

* Not available on all models

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On Demand Multi-Use Display

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Features

1. Select Audio Menu, then select Screen

Settings.

2. Use

(

+,

(

- or other icons to adjust the

setting.

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Changing the Screen Settings

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Changing the Screen Settings

The following are adjustable screen settings:

•

Sync Display Brightness
Selects whether the screen brightness synchronizes
with the instruments panel brightness.

•

Brightness

•

Contrast

•

Black Level

•

Beep
Mutes a beep that sounds every time you touch the
screen.

•

Keyboard
Changes the on-screen keyboard from the
alphabetical order to the qwerty type.

Instead of using

(

+,

(

- or icons, you can also touch

the point where your desired setting is.

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Information Screen

Features

Information Screen

Displays the navigation

*

, HFL information, clock/wallpaper, trip computer, Apple

CarPlay and Android Auto. From this screen, you can go to various setup options.

Press the NAV

*

, PHONE, INFO and SMARTPHONE buttons to go to the

corresponding display.

■

Switching the Display

SMARTPHONE Button

PHONE Button

INFO Button

Phone

Info

Smartphone

SMARTPHONE Button

PHONE Button

NAV Button

INFO Button

Models with navigation system

Models without navigation system

Navigation

*

* Not available on all models

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Navigation

*

Shows the navigation screen.

2 Refer to the Navigation System Manual

■

Phone

Shows the HFL information.

2 Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® P. 393

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Info

Shows the AcuraLink Messages

*

, Trip Computer, Clock/Wallpaper, Traffic

Incidents

*

or Voice Recognition Guide

*

. Press

or INFO button to display the

Information Menu screen.

AcuraLink Messages

*

:

Shows a AcuraLink® message menu list.

2 AcuraLink Message P. 439

Trip computer:
Current Drive
Shows the range and instant and average fuel economy of the current trip, as well
as the average fuel economy from your last trip.

History of Trip A
Shows the range, average fuel economy and distances traveled for the current trip,
as well as the average fuel economy and distances traveled during the last three
driving cycles.
Each time you reset the trip meter A, the information on the display updates. The
history of the previous three driving cycles is kept.

* Not available on all models

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