remote Acura MDX 2007 Owner's Guide

The climate control system in your
vehicle provides a comfortable
driving environment in all weather
conditions.
The standard audio system has
many f eatures. This section
describes those f eatures and how to
use them.
Your vehicle has an anti-theft audio
system that requires a code number
to enable it................
Climate Control System .168
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Rear Climate Controls .173
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Audio System .178
Playing the AM/FM Radio
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system) .179
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Playing the XM
Satellite Radio . 183
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Playing Discs .188
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Disc Changer Error Messages . 197
Audio System (Models with ...................
navigation system) . 198
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Playing the AM/FM Radio . 199
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Radio Reception .203
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Playing the XM
Satellite Radio . 208
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Playing Discs .216
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Disc Changer Error Messages . 226
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Protecting Your Discs . 227
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Auxiliary Input Jack .228
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Remote Audio Controls . 229
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Radio Thef t Protection . 231
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Setting the Clock and Calendar . 232
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Rear Entertainment System . 233
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Security System .265
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Cruise Control .266
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Compass .269 HomeLink Universal
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Transceiver .272
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HandsFreeLink .276
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AcuraLink .303
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Rear View Camera and Monitor . 314
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When you unlock the doors with
your remote, the driver’s ID (Driver
1orDriver2)isdetected,andthe
climate control settings are turned to
the respective mode automatically
when the ignition is turned to the
ON (II) position.
The climate control system can also
be operated by voice control. See the
Navi section in your quick start
guide f or an overview of this system,
and the navigation system manual
f or complete details.
Press the Auto button on the front
control panel.
Set the desired temperature with
the temperature control buttons.
You will see AUTO in the system’s
display.
The automatic climate control
system in your vehicle picks the
proper combination of air
conditioning, heating, and ventilation
to maintain the interior temperature
you select. The system also adjusts
the fan speed and airflow levels.
You can set the driver’s side
temperature, the passenger’s side
temperature, and the temperature
of the rear passenger
compartment separately. The system automatically selects
the proper mix of conditioned
and/or heated air that will, as
quickly as possible, raise or lower
the interior temperature to your
pref erence.
The driver’s side temperature, the
passenger’s side temperature and
the rear passenger compartment
temperature can be set separately.
Press the button of the
appropriate temperature control to
increase the temperature of airf low.
Press the button to decrease it.
Each set temperature is shown in the
display. The rear temperature is
showninthedisplayonthebackof
the center console.
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Personalization Setting
Voice Control System
Using A utomatic Climate Control
Climate Control System
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The selector can be pushed left,
right, up, down, and in. Use the
selector to scroll through lists, to
select menus, and to highlight menu
items. When you make a selection,
push the center of the selector
(ENTER)togotothatselection. The knob turns left and right. Use it
to make selections or adjustments to
a list or menu on the screen.
Most audio system functions can still
be controlled by standard buttons,
dials, and knobs, but some functions
can only be accessed using the
interface dial. The interface dial has
two parts, a knob and a selector. When
you unlock the doors with
your remote and turn the audio
system on, the driver’s ID (Driver 1
or Driver 2) is detected, and the
radio presets and sound level
settings (see page ) are turned to
the respective memorized mode
automatically.
The audio system can also be
operated by voice control. See the
Navi section in your quick start
guide f or an overview of this system,
and the navigation system manual
f or complete details. 205
On models with navigation system
Interf ace Dial
Personalization Setting
Voice Control System
Audio System (Models with navigation system)
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Three controls f or the audio system
are mounted in the steering wheel
hub. These let you control basic
f unctions without removing your
hand f rom the wheel. The VOL button adjusts the volume
up ( ) or down ( ). Press the top
or bottom of the button, hold it until
the desired volume is reached, then
release it.
If you are playing a disc, the system
skips to the beginning of the next
track each time you press the top
( ) of the CH button. Press the
bottom ( ) to return to the
beginning of the current track. Press
it again to return to the previous
track. You will see the disc and track
numbers in the upper display.
The MODE button changes the
mode. Pressing the button
repeatedly selects FM1, FM2, AM,
DISC (if a disc is loaded), DVD video
(if equipped),XM1,XM2,orAUX.
If you are listening to the radio, use
the CH button to change stations.
Each time you press the top ( ) of
the button, the system goes to the
next preset station on the band you
are listening to. Press the bottom
( ) to go back to the previous
station.
To search up and down from the
current f requency and f ind a station
with a strong signal, press the top
( ) or bottom ( ) of the button for
1 second. To go to the next disc, press the top
( ) of the button. Press the bottom
( ) to go back to the previous disc.
When you play an MP3/WMA disc,
press the top ( ) of the button for 1
second to go to the next folder. Press
the bottom ( ) for 1 second to go
back to the previous folder.
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Remote Audio Controls
Remote Audio Controls
Features
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CH
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VOL BUTTON
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If you are listening to XM Satellite
Radio, use the CH button to change
channels. Each time you press the
top ( ) of the button, the system
goes to the next preset channel.
Pressthebottom( )togobackto
the previous preset channel.
To go to the next channel of the
category you are listening to, press
the top ( ) of the button for 1
second. Press the bottom ( ) f or 1
second to go back to the previous
channel. If youareplayingaDVDvideo,use
the channel button to change
chapters. Each time you press the
top ( ) of the button, the system
goes to the next chapter. Press the
bottom ( ) to return to the
beginning of the current chapter.
Press it again to return to the
previous chapter.
Remote Audio Controls
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Press the REAR PWR button. The
indicator on the REAR PWR button
willcomeon,aswellastheindicator
on the FRONT SOURCE button.
The rear seat passengers can then
operate the rear system from the
control panel in the ceiling. The rear
control panel can also be detached
andusedasaremotecontrol,by
pushing the RELEASE button, and
pulling the remote toward you.Whenyouturnonthesystem,the
rear speakers are automatically
turned of f if the rear system selects
a dif f erent entertainment source
than the front system. You will see
the Rear Speakers Of f icon both in
the audio display and the overhead
screen. The sound f or the rear
system is sent to the wireless
headphones.
The ignition switch must be in the
ACCESSORY (I) or the ON (II)
position to operate the rear
entertainment system. With this system, the rear
passengers can enjoy a dif f erent
entertainment source (radio, disc
changer, DVD player, XM Radio, or
optional CD changer/tape player)
than the front seat occupants. The
audio is broadcast through the
supplied wireless headphones. Your vehicle is equipped with a rear
entertainment system that includes a
DVD player f or the enjoyment of the
rear passengers.
Pressing the REAR CTRL OFF
button disables rear control. The
indicator in the button comes on and
your passengers can no longer
operate the system with the rear
control panel. When the button is
pressed, the ‘‘CTRL OFF’’ message
appears in the overhead screen to let
your passengers know that the
control panel is disabled.
The rear system selects the source it
waslastsetto.Ifthatsourcehas
been removed (the DVD has been
ejected f rom the player, f or example),you will see ‘‘DVD EJECT’’ in the
display. You should select another
source or insert a DVD.
If youwanttoturntherearspeakers
on again, press and hold the REAR
PWR button until the Rear Speakers
Of f icon goes of f .
The rear speakers are
connected to the f ront system, so
they will always play the source that
the f ront system is set to.
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Available on U.S. Entertainment
Package and Canadian Elite PackagemodelsTo Turn On the System
Rear Speakers
Rear Entertainment System
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If you f orget the password, select
‘‘Password,’’ and press the button
10 times. The display changes as shown above.
If you want to use the def ault
password (1111), select ‘‘Yes,’’ and
press the ENT button.
The message ‘‘Def ault password
setting applied’’ is displayed f or
5 seconds.The rear control panel can be
detached f rom the ceiling unit and
used as a remote control. To remove
it f rom the ceiling unit, press the
release button. The control panel will
swing down partway. Pivot it down
f urther past the detent until it
detaches from the hinge. To reinstall
it, reverse the procedure.
Rear Entertainment System
Remote Control
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RELEASE BUTTON
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If it takes several pushes on the
button to operate the rear
entertainment system, have your
dealer replace the batteries as soon
as possible.
Battery type: BR3032An improperly disposed of battery
can hurt the environment.
Always conf irm local regulations f or
battery disposal.
Rear Entertainment System
Replacing the Remote Control
Batteries
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Once the security system is set,
opening any door, the tailgate, or the
hood without using the key or the
remote transmitter, will cause it to
alarm. It also alarms if the radio is
removed f rom the dashboard or the
wiring is cut.The security system will not set if
the hood, tailgate, or any door is not
f ully closed. If the system will not set,
check that the doors, the tailgate and
the hood are f ully closed.
Do not attempt to alter this system
or add other devices to it.
The security system helps to protect
your vehicle and valuables f rom thef t.
The horn sounds and a combination
of headlights, parking lights, side
marker lights, and taillights f lash if
someone attempts to break into your
vehicleorremovetheradio.This
alarm continues f or 2 minutes, then
it stops. To reset an alarming system
bef ore the 2 minutes have elapsed,
unlock the driver’s door with the key
or the remote transmitter.
The security system automatically
sets 15 seconds after you lock the
doors, hood, and the tailgate. For the
system to activate, you must lock the
doorsandthetailgatefromthe
outside with the key, the lock tab,
the door lock switch, or the remote
transmitter. The security system
indicator in the instrument panel
starts blinking immediately to show
you the system is setting itself .
Security System
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The HomeLinkuniversal
transceiver built into your vehicle
canbeprogrammedtooperateupto
three remotely controlled devices
around your home, such as garage
doors, lighting, or home security
systems.
If you are training HomeLink to
operate a garage door or gate, you
should unplug the motor f or that
device during training. Repeatedly
pressing the remote control button
could burn out the motor.
HomeLink stores the code in a
permanent memory. There should
be no need to retrain HomeLink if
your vehicle’s battery goes dead or is
disconnected. If your garage door
opener was manuf actured bef ore
April 1982, you may not be able to
program HomeLink to operate it.
They do not have the saf ety f eature
that causes the motor to stop and reverse if an obstacle is detected
during closing, increasing the risk of
injury.
Always ref er to the opening
instructions and saf ety inf ormation
that came with your garage door
opener or other equipment you
intend to operate with HomeLink. If
you do not have this inf ormation,
contact the manuf acturer of the
equipment.
For quick and accurate training,
make sure the remote transmitter
for the device (garage door,
automatic gate, security system, etc.)
has a fresh battery.
Unplug the garage door opener
motor f rom the electrical outlet.
Holdtheendof thegaragedoor
opener remote 1 to 3 f eet f rom
HomeLink.Makesureyouarenot
blocking your view of the red
indicator in HomeLink.
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General Inf ormation Important Saf ety Precautions
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