ignition Acura MDX 2005 Service Manual

If you do not remove the disc f rom
the slot, the system will reload the
disc af ter 10 seconds and begin
playing it.
To remove a dif f erent CD f rom the
changer,firstselectitwiththe
appropriate preset button. When that
CD begins playing, press the eject
button.In any mode, if you press the eject
button and hold it until you hear a
beep, the system will eject all of the
discs in the changer.
You can also eject discs when the
ignition switch is of f . The disc that
was last selected is ejected f irst. You
can eject up to six discs, one at a
time.
To remove the disc that is currently
playing, press the eject button. You
will see ‘‘EJECT’’ in the display. The
system automatically begins the
Load sequence so you can load
another CD in that position. If you do
not load another CD, af ter 10
seconds the system begins playing
the next disc in the changer. If the
changer is empty, the system selects
the previous mode (AM, FM, or XM
radio).
If you press the Eject button while
listening to the radio, XM radio, or
with the audio system turned off, the
disc that was last selected is ejected.
Af ter that disc is ejected, pressing
the Eject button again will eject the
next disc in the numerical order. By
doing this six times, you can remove
all the CDs f rom the changer.
If you press the LOAD button while
a disc is playing, the system will stop
playing that disc and start the
loading sequence. It will then play
the disc just loaded.
You can also load a CD into an empty
position while a CD is playing by
pressing the appropriate preset
button. Select an empty position (the
CD Loaded indicator is of f ), and
press the preset button f or that
position (1 to 6). The system will
stop playing the current CD and start
the loading sequence. It will then
play the CD just loaded. Removing CDs f rom the Changer
CD Changer
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Clock
Direction of travel
Outside temperature
Instantaneous f uel mileageTheAvgdisplayshowsyouthe
average f uel economy since you
last reset the display.
The E/T is the elapsed time that
the ignition has been on. It
automatically resets to 0.0 when it
reaches twelve hours. This display
can be reset at any time.
The display also has manual
f unctions f or the Climate Control
System. Ref er to page .
All models of MDX have a trip
computer. To operate the trip
computer on models with the
navigation system, ref er to the
navigation manual.
The Trip Computer displays the
f ollowing inf ormation.
The temperature sensor is located
in the f ront bumper, and can be
affected by heat from the road
surf ace, engine heat, and the
exhaust f rom the surrounding
traf f ic. Because of these
conditions, it may take a while f or
the temperature to read correctly. The Range, or estimated distance
you can travel on the fuel
remaining in the tank estimated
f rom the f uel economy you have
gotten over the last several miles
(kilometers).
The Trip display shows you the
total distance you have driven
since it was last reset.
Press the TRIP button to show either
the range and Avg f uel economy, or
the E/T and Trip odometer.
To reset the Avg f uel economy, E/T,
and Trip odometer, press and hold
the RESET button until you hear a
beep.
The outside temperature, f uel
economy, range, and trip odometer
can be displayed in either English or
Metric units. To change between
units, press the TRIP button and
hold it f or f ive seconds.
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(Without Navigation System)
Changing and Resetting the
Display
Changing Units of Measurement
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The Brightness control has seven
positions. In the middle f ive positions
the display will dim when you turn
on the parking lights or headlights.
Moving the control to the far left
position turns of f the display. It will
come back on f or several seconds if
you press any of the buttons.
In the f ar right (maximum
brightness) position, the display will
notdimwhenyouturnonthe
parking lights.
Always use a sof t cloth and mild
glass/plastic cleaner (such as
cleaners f or computer monitor
screens) to clean the display.Whenever you shif t to R (Reverse)
with the ignition switch in the ON
(II) position, the rear view is shown
on the navigation system screen.
For the best picture, always keep the
rear view camera clean, and do not
cover the camera lens.When in reverse, the touch screen,
and Navi ‘‘hard’’ buttons are locked
out, except the A/C-INFO button.
Touching the A/C-INFO button
allows you to adjust the brightness of
the rear view camera image. Touch
the A/C-INFO button again to leave
the brightness adjust mode.
The camera brightness
cannot be adjusted by voice control.
Since the rear view camera display
area is limited, you should always
back up slowly and caref ully, and
look behind you f or obstacles.
When you wipe the screen, some
black lines may appear because of
static electricity build-up. This is
normal. They will disappear in 5 to
10 minutes.Navigation models
BRIGHT NESS control
Cleaning the Display Rear View Camera and Monitor
Trip Computer, Rear View Camera and Monitor
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To go back one step in a command
process, say, ‘‘Go back,’’ or press
the Back button.
If nothing is said while the HFL is
listening f or a command, the HFL
will time out and stop its voice
recognition. The next time you
press the top of the TALK/BACK
button, the HFL begins listening
f rom the point at which it timed
out.
When you f inish a command
sequence, the HFL goes back to
its main menu. For example, when
you store the name, ‘‘Eric,’’ the
HFL response is, ‘‘Eric has been
stored.’’ The next time you pressthe Talk button, you will be at the
main menu.
To end a command sequence at
any time, press and hold the Back
button, or press the Talk button,
wait f or the beep, and say, ‘‘Cancel.’’
ThenexttimeyoupresstheTalk
button, the HFL begins f rom its
main menu. The HFL will accept a numeric, f our-
digit passcode that you can use f or
security purposes.
With the ignition in the ON (II)
position, press and release the top
of the TALK/BACK button on the
steering wheel. Af ter the beep, say
‘‘Security.’’ The HFL response is
‘‘Security options are lock, unlock,
and set passcode.’’
Press and release the top of the
TALK/BACK button. After the
beep, say ‘‘Set passcode.’’
The HFL response is ‘‘What is the
new f our-digit passcode?’’ (If you
are changing the passcode, you
will f irst be asked f or the current
passcode.)
Press and release the top of the
TALK/BACK button. After the beep, say the f our-digit passcode
you want to use. For example, say
‘‘1,2,3,4.’’TheHFLresponseis
‘‘1,2,3,4.Isthiscorrect?’’
Press and release the top of the
TALK/BACK button. After the
beep, say ‘‘Yes.’’ The HFL
response is ‘‘The new passcode
has been stored. Returning to the
main menu.’’
Once a passcode is set, you can lock
the HFL so it only operates after the
passcode is entered, or you can
unlock it so anyone using your
vehicle can also use the HFL. Press and release the top of the
TALK/BACK button. After the
beep, say ‘‘Security.’’ The HFL
response is ‘‘Security options are
lock, unlock, and set passcode.’’
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To set your passcode, do this:
To lock or unlock the HFL, do this:
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Thevoiceof theHFLcanbesetto
male or f emale (U.S. models only).
Also, the incoming notif ication can
be set to a ring tone, a prompt, or no
notification.
Press and release the top of the
TALK/BACK button. After the
beep, say ‘‘Lock’’ or ‘‘Unlock.’’
Lock means the HFL will prompt
you f or your passcode each time
the ignition switch is turned to ON
(II) and you press the Talk button.
You will only be asked f or the
passcode once per ignition cycle. If
the HFL is locked, its response is
‘‘System is locked. Each time the
vehicle is turned on, the passcode
will be required to use the system.’’
If the HFL is unlocked, its
response is ‘‘The system is
unlocked. Returning to the main
menu.’’ Press and release the top of the
TALK/BACK button. After the
beep, say ‘‘System.’’ The HFL
response is, ‘‘System options are
setup and clear.’’
Press and release the top of the
TALK/BACK button. After the
beep, say ‘‘Setup.’’ The HFL
response is ‘‘Would you like male
or f emale prompts?’’
Press and release the top of the
TALK/BACK button. After the
beep, say ‘‘Male’’ or ‘‘Female,’’
depending on the system voice
you want. The HFL response is,
‘‘Male (Female) prompts have
been selected. Would you like an
audible notif ication of an incomingcall?’’
Press and release the top of the
TALK/BACK button. After the
beep, say ‘‘Ring tone’’ or ‘‘Prompt.’’
If you choose ‘‘Ring tone’’ you will
hear a ring tone through the audio
speakers to announce an incoming
call. If you choose ‘‘Prompt,’’ you
will hear this message to
announce an incoming call: ‘‘You
have an incoming call.’’ Press and release the top of the
TALK/BACK button. If you say
‘‘Yes’’ af ter the beep, the HFL
response is, ‘‘Would you like a ring
tone or a prompt?’’ If you say ‘‘No’’
af ter the beep, the HFL returns to
its main menu. Saying ‘‘No’’ will
result in no ring tone or prompt
playback during an incoming call.
The audio system will still mute,
and a message will be displayed.
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To set up the system, do this:
Setting Up the System
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With your phone on and the
ignition in the ACCESSORY (I) or
ON (II) position, press and release
the Talk button. After the beep,
say ‘‘Phone set up.’’ The HFL
response is ‘‘Phone set up options
are status, pair, edit, delete, and
list.’’
Your Bluetooth compatible phone
with HandsFree Prof ile must be
paired to the HFL before you can
make and receive hands-free call.
HFL does not allow you to pair
your phone if the vehicle is
moving.
For pairing, your phone must be in
its Discovery mode.
The f ollowing procedure works f or
most phones. If you cannot pair
your phone to the HFL with this
procedure, ref er to your phone’s
operating manual, or talk to your
phone retailer.
During the pairing process, turn
of f any previously paired phones
bef ore pairing a new phone. Up to six phones can be paired to
the HFL. Press and release the top of the
TALK/BACK button. After the
beep, say ‘‘Pair.’’ The HFL
response is ‘‘The pairing process
requires operation of your mobile
phone. For saf ety, only perf orm
this f unction while the vehicle is
stopped. State a f our-digit code f or
pairing. Note this code. It will be
requested by the phone.’’
Press and release the top of the
TALK/BACK button. After the
beep, say the f our-digit code you
want to use. For example, say ‘‘1, 2,
3, 4.’’ The HFL response is, ‘‘1, 2, 3,
4. Is this correct?’’Press and release the top of the
TALK/BACK button. After the
beep, say ‘‘Enter.’’ The HFL
response is ‘‘Searching f or a
Bluetooth phone.’’
When asked by the phone, enter
the four-digit code from step 3 into
your phone. The HFL response is
‘‘A new phone has been f ound.
What would you like to name this
phone?’’ Follow the prompts on your phone
to get it into its Search mode. The
phone will search f or the HFL.
When it comes up, select
HandsFreeLink f rom the list of
options displayed on your phone.
Steps 5 and 6 show a
common way to get your phone into
its Discovery mode. If these steps do
not work on your phone, ref er to the
phone’s operating manual.
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5.
6.
2.
3.
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You can make calls using any phone
number, or by using a name in the
HFL phonebook. You can also redial
the last number called. During a call,
theHFLallowsyoutotalkupto30
minutes af ter you remove the key
from the ignition switch.With your phone on and the
ignition in the ACCESSORY (I) or
ON (II) position, press and release
the top of the TALK/BACK
button. After the beep, say ‘‘Call’’
or ‘‘Dial.’’ The HFL response is,
‘‘What name or number would you
like to call/dial?’’ Press and release the top of the
TALK/BACK button. After the
beep, say ‘‘Call’’ or ‘‘Dial.’’ The
HFL response is ‘‘Calling’’ or
‘‘Dialing.’’ Once connected, you
will hear the person you called
through the audio speakers. To
change the volume, use the audio
system volume knob.
To end the call, press the bottom
of the TALK/BACK button.
With your phone on and the
ignition in the ACCESSORY (I) or
ON (II) position, press and release
the top of the TALK/BACK
button. After the beep, say ‘‘Call’’
or ‘‘Dial.’’ The HFL response is
‘‘What name or number would you
like to call/dial?’’
Press and release the top of the
TALK/BACK button. After the
beep, say the number you want to
call. For example, say ‘‘123 456
7891.’’ The HFL response is ‘‘123
456 7891. Say call, dial, or continue
to add numbers.’’ Press and release the top of the
TALK/BACK button. After the
beep, say the name you want to
call. For example, say ‘‘Eric.’’ TheHFL response is ‘‘Would you like
to call Eric?’’
Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter the beep, say ‘‘Yes.’’ The top
of the TALK/BACK response is
‘‘Calling’’ or ‘‘Dialing.’’ Once
connected, you will hear the
person you called through the
audio speakers. To change the
volume, use the audio system
volume knob.
To end the call, press the bottom
of the TALK/BACK button.
To redial the last number called by
the phone, press and release the top
of the TALK/BACK button. After
the beep, say ‘‘Redial.’’ The HFL
response is, ‘‘Redialing.’’ Once
connected, you will hear the person
you called through the audio
speakers. To change the volume, use
the audio system volume knob.
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3.
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2. 2. 4.4.
To make a call using a phone number,do this:
To make a call using a name in the HFLphonebook, do this:
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OnStar uses the Global Positioning
System (GPS) to locate your vehicle
f or f unctions such as route guidance
and roadside assistance. GPS is
af f ected by structures that can
obstruct the signal, such as tunnels,
parking structures, and tall buildings.
It may not be possible f or OnStar to
pinpoint your location if you are in or
near such structures.
OnStar uses cellular technology to
communicate with your vehicle.
Cellular coverage varies by location,
which may af f ect the ability to
establish a connection, or the quality
of the connection.When you turn of f your vehicle’s
ignition, the OnStar system goes into
low-power mode. Af ter 48 hours, it
switches to sleep mode to conserve
your vehicle’s battery power.
Features such as remote door
unlocking and misplaced vehicle
assistance will not work af ter your
vehicle has been parked f or more
than 48 hours.
OnStar
is a registered trademark of
the OnStar Corporation.
OnStar has an antenna on the roof of
the vehicle. To avoid reception
problems, do not cover this antenna.
As required by the FCC: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules.Operation is subject to the f ollowing twoconditions: (1) This device may notcause harmf ul interf erence, and (2) thisdevice must accept any interf erencereceived, including interf erence thatmay cause undesired operation.
Changes or modif ications not expresslyapproved by the party responsible f orcompliance could void the user’sauthority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with IndustryCanada Standard RSS-210. Operation issubject to the f ollowing two conditions:(1) this device may not causeinterf erence, and (2) this device mustaccept any interf erence that may causeundesired operation of the device.System Limitations
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Apply the parking brake.
In cold weather, turn of f all
electrical accessories to reduce
the drain on the battery.
Make sure the shif t lever is in
Park. Press on the brake pedal.Without touching the accelerator
pedal, turn the ignition key to the
START (III) position. Do not hold
the key in START (III) f or more
than 15 seconds at a time. If the
engine does not start right away,
pause f or at least 10 seconds
bef ore trying again.If the engine does not start within
15 seconds, or starts but stalls
right away, repeat step 4 with the
accelerator pedal pressed halfway
down. If the engine starts, release
pressure on the accelerator pedal
so the engine does not race.
If the engine still does not start,
press the accelerator pedal all the
way down and hold it there while
starting in order to clear f looding.
If the engine still does not start,
return to step 5.
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3.
4.
Starting the Engine
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Immobilizer System T he immobilizer system protects your
vehicle f rom thef t. If an improperly-
coded key (or other device) is used, the
engine’s f uel system is disabled. See
on page .
The engine is harder to start in cold
weather. Also, the thinner air f ound at
altitudes above 8,000 f eet (2,400
meters) adds to this problem.
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These indicators on the instrument
panel show which position the shif t
lever is in.
The ‘‘D ’’ indicator comes on f or a
f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to ON (II). If it
f lashes while driving (in any shif t
position), it indicates a possible
problem in the transmission.If the malf unction indicator lamp
come on along with the ‘‘D ’’
indicator, there is a problem in the
automatic transmission control
system. Avoid rapid acceleration and
havethetransmissioncheckedbyan
Acura dealer as soon as possible.
Bef ore shif ting f rom park to any
position, press f irmly on the brake
pedal making sure to keep your f oot
of f the accelerator pedal. You cannot
shif t out of Park when the ignition
switch is in the LOCK (0) or
ACCESSORY (I) position.
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Do this:
Press the brake pedal,
making sure to keep your
f oot of f the accelerator
pedal, then move the shift
lever.
Move the lever.
To shift from:
PtoR
RtoN
NtoD
DtoD
DtoD Dto22to1
1to2
2toD
DtoD
DtoD DtoN NtoRRtoP
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Automatic Transmission
Shif t L ever Position Indicators
Shif ting
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