Acura MDX 2012 Advanced Technology Guide

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A D V A N C E D T E C H N O L O G Y G U I D E
The Advanced Technology Guide is designed to help you get
acquainted with your new Acura and provide basic instructions
on some of its technology and convenience features.
This guide is not intended as a substitute for the Owner’s
Manual. For complete information on vehicle controls and
operation\b please refer to the respective sections in the
Owner’s Manual.
As with the Owner’s Manual\b this guide covers all trim levels of
the Acura MDX. Therefore\b you may find descriptions of
equipment and features that are not on your particular vehicle.
Bluetooth®Audio* ....................................\1..............................................\1....... 3\f
iPod®or USB Flash Drive* ....................................\1...........................................\1 31
Note Function* ....................................\1...........................................\1............... 31
Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio* ....................................\1.................................. 32
Song By Voice
TM(SBV)* ....................................\1............................................. 33
Rear Entertainment System (RES)* ....................................\1........................... 35
Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM(CMBSTM)* ........................................ 36
Blind Spot Information System (BSI)* ....................................\1........................37
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)* ....................................\1............................. 38
My Acura....................................\1...........................................\1......................... 4\f
Safety Reminder ....................................\1...........................................\1............. 41
Fuel Requirement ....................................\1...........................................\1........... 41
*if equipped
Advance Package shown
Instrument Panel Indicators....................................\1....................................\1.... 2
Multi-Information Display (MID) ....................................\1................................. 4
Keyless Memory Settings....................................\1....................................\1......... 9
Rearview Camera ...............................................\1....................................\1...... 11
Reverse Tilt Door Mirrors ....................................\1....................................\1........ 12
HomeLink
®....................................\1......................................................\1............ 13
Voice Recognition ...............................................\1....................................\1..... 14
Navigation* ...............................................\1....................................\1................. 2\f
AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic
TM* .................................................\1..................... 22
AcuraLink Real-Time WeatherTM* .................................................\1................ 23
AcuraLink®Messages* ....................................................................\1.............. 24
Bluetooth®HandsFreeLink®....................................................................\1....... 25
V O I C E
R E C O G N I T I O N
p. 14
B L \b E T O O T H®
H A N D S F R E E L I N K ®
p.25
A D A P T I V E C R U I S E
C O N T R O L
p. 38
A U D I Op. 3\f
N A V I G A T I O Np. 2\f
B L I N D S P O T I N F O R M A T I O N
S Y S T E M
p. 37
M U L T I I N F O R M A T I O N
D I S P L A Y
p. 4
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I N S T R U M E N T P A N E L I N D I C A T O R S
O n \b O f f I n d i c a t o r s
M a l f u n c t i o n I n d i c a t o r s
If an indicator remains on\b there may be a problem; see your dealer
Charging system
Low brake fluid\b Brake system
Low oil pressure
SH-AWD(Super Handling-All Wheel Drive)
VSA®
(Vehicle Stability Assist)
Malfunction indicator lamp(check engine light)
TPMS (blinks)(Tire Pressure Monitoring System)
CMBS*(Collision Mitigation Braking System)
SRS(Supplemental Restraint System)
ABS(Anti-lock Brake System)
ACC*(Adaptive Cruise Control)Active Damper System*
Blind Spot Information System*
PASSENGER AIRBAGOFF
(above audio panel)
SIDE AIRBAG OFF
VSAOFF
Fog lights on
Immobilizer (flashes): improperly
coded key; use correct key
Headlightson
Turn signals/hazards on
CRUISE MAIN* on
CRUISE CONTROL on High beams
on
Briefly appear with each engine start. Red and amber indicators are most critical.
Blue and green indicators are used for general information.
*if equipped
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2
C o n d i t i o n I n d i c a t o r s
Action is needed by driver
Parking brake on:
ReleaseMessage indicator:
See MID
Door/tailgate open:
Close door or tailgate
A/T Temperature:
Pull over and let engine idle
Low tire pressure (stays on):
\fdd air
Seat belt reminder:
Fasten seat belt(s)Low fuel:
Refill
Adaptive Cruise Control* on
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M U L T I I N F O R M A T I O N D I S P L A Y ( M I D )
A c c e s s i n g t h e M I DM a i n D i s p l a y s
L o w e r D i s p l a y s
Consists of several displays that provide you with useful information.Odometer\bTrip meter
Trip A\b
Odometer Trip B\b
Odometer
Oil life\b
Odometer Outside temperature\b
Odometer
Trip computer
SH-AWD torque
distribution monitor
Keyless Memory Settings
TMTire pressuremonitor
*if phone is paired
When you start the engine\b the MID
shows the last active display from
the previous drive cycle.
To toggle between the different
displays\b presseither Info button
(▲/▼) for the main displays and
press SEL/RESET for the lower
displays.SEL/RESET
button
INFO
button
5
4
Bluetooth®
HandsFreeLink®
(shown on base model only)*
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T r i p C o m p u t e rT i r e P r e s s u r e M o n i t o r i n g S y s t e m
While on the Trip Computer display\b
press SEL/RESET to access trip
information and to toggle through
the various screens. Presseither
INFO (▲/▼) button to return to the
Trip Computer main display.SEL/RESET
button
INFO
button
Trip computer Average fuel economy A\b
Range
Average fuel economy B\b Range
Average speed\b
Elapsed time
Alerts you when one or more of your tires have significantly low pressure.
Toggle to the tire pressure monitor display to view pressure readings on
the MID.
Inflate the tire(s) to the recommended pressures listed on the label on the
driver’s doorjamb.
H o w I t W o r k s
W h a t t o D o
If the tire pressure drops significantly below recommended levels:
• The low tire pressure indicator comes on.
• A "CHECK TIRE PRESSURE" message appears on the MID.
• The tire(s) icon showing low pressure blinks.
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K E Y L E S S M E M O R Y S E T T I N G S
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2. Check the MID:
• If you have the correct remote\b the driver ID that first appears onthe MID will match the ID number on the back of your remote.
Go to step 3.
• If the numbers do not match\b follow these simple instructions:
-Remove the key from the ignition switch.
- Press the unlock button on your remote.
- Insert the key into the ignition switch\b turnit to ON (II)\b and
check the MID. The driver ID that first appears on the MID
should now match the number on the back of your remote.
C u s t o m i z i n g S e t t i n g s U s i n g t h e M I D
1. Select “CHG SETTING.”
3. Select “AUTO DOOR
UNLOCK.”4. Select “SHIFT TO P.”
5.Select “ALL DOORS.”
6. Once the setting has been saved\b select“EXIT.”
Six groups of settings can be programmed using the MID*: Adaptive Cruise Control
(ACC) Setup (if equipped)\b Meter Setup\b Position Setup\b Lighting Setup\b
Door/Window Setup\b and Wiper Setup.
SEL/RESET
button
Info
button
Pressthe Info button to toggle to
the “Keyless Memory Settings”
display\b then pressSEL/RESET to
activate the menu.
M o d i f y i n g t h e A u t o D o o r U n l o c k S e t t i n g
* See Customized Settings in your Owner’s Manual for other programmable settings.
When linked\b each remote (labeled 1 or 2 on the back) activates its own set of
programmable audio\b climate\b driving position memory\b and customized settings (MID).
1. Verify that you are using the correct remote by inserting the key inthe ignition switch and turning to ON (II).
R e m o t e V e r i f i c a t i o n
2. Select “DOOR/WINDOW
SETUP.”
3. Once you have the correct remote\b you can begin to program your
Keyless Memory Settings.
As the default setting\b only the driver's door unlocks when you shift to Park.
Follow the steps below to set all doors to unlock when you shift to Park:
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C u s t o m i z i n g S e t t i n g s
S t o r i n g A u d i o a n d C l i m a t e C o n t r o l S e t t i n g s
Some examples on how to program vehicle settings.1.Turn the ignition switch to
ON(II).
2. Store your desired stations on
the preset buttons and adjust
your preferred audio sound
levels (BASS\b TREBLE\b etc.).
3. Set your preferred climate
control settings (fan speed\b
temperature\b etc.).
4. Once you turn the car off\b your preferred settings are
saved and activated by the
corresponding remote (1 or 2).
D r i v i n g P o s i t i o n M e m o r y S y s t e m ( D P M S )
1. Turn the ignition switch to
ON (II). Shiftinto Park (P).3.Press MEMO. You will hear a
beep.
2. \fdjust your preferred seat\b
steering wheel\b and outside
mirror settings.4. Press the memory button
corresponding to the remote
(1 or 2) you are using. You will
hear two beeps.
* See Customized Settings in your Owner’s Manual for other programmable settings.
R E A R V I E W C A M E R A
For added convenience\b the area behind your vehicle is displayed to help you
navigate while backing up.
When you shift into
Reverse (R)\b a real-time
image of the area behind
your vehicle\b along with
helpful parking guide
lines\b shows in the
monitor. It turns off when
you shift out of Reverse.
H o w I t W o r k s
Press and hold the power
button for about 3 seconds.
A d j u s t i n g t h e V i e w M o d e ( B a s e M o d e l )
T u r n i n g t h e G u i d e L i n e s
O n o r O f f
Press and release the power
button.
T u r n i n g t h e R e a r v i e w
M o n i t o r O n o r O f f
Press and hold CANCEL for
about 3 seconds.
A d j u s t i n g t h e V i e w M o d e ( T e c h \b A d v a n c e )
T u r n i n g t h e G u i d e
L i n e s O n o r O f fS w i t c h i n g V i e w s
Note: A stored memory position is linked to the corresponding keyless remote
(1 or 2). Each item begins to adjust when you unlock the driver’s door with
the remote and enter the vehicle. Base Model
Base Model
Tech/\fdvance
Tech/\fdvance
There are 3 rearview modes.
Press ENTER to toggle between
views. Rotate the Interface Dial
to adjust the screen brightness.
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1\f
Normal Top Down Wide
Normal Top Down
Wide
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H O M E L I N K ®
Press and hold thebutton on the
remote and the HomeLin kbutton at
the same time. Then, while
continuing to hold the HomeLink
button, press and release the button
on the remote every 2seconds.
Does the LED blink at a faster ratewithin 20
seconds?
Press and hold
the HomeLink
button again. Training
complete
YES
NO
HomeLink indicator
flashes for 2 seconds,
then remains on. HomeLink LED
remains on.YES
NO YES
NO
Position the remote transmitter you
wish to link 1–3 inches from the
HomeLink button you want to program.1
Press and hold the desired
HomeLink button and the button on
the remote transmitter.
Does the HomeLink indicator (LED) blink at a
faster rate after about 10 seconds?
2
a
The remote has a rolling code.
Press the “learn” button on the
remote-controlled device (e.g.,
garage door opener).
Press the programmed HomeLink
button again; the remote-controlled
device should operate. Within 30 seconds, press and
hold the programmed HomeLink
button for 2 seconds.a
Press and hold theprogrammed
HomeLink button for about a
second.
Does the device (garage door opener) work?
3
b
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T r a i n i n g a B u t t o n
The HomeLink Universal Transceiver built into your vehicle can be programmed to
operate up to three remote-controlled devices around your home\b such as garage
doors\b lighting\b or home security systems.
If you have any problems programming HomeLink\b see the owner’s manual
included with the device you are trying to program\b call HomeLink at
(8\f\f) 355-3515\b or visit www.homelink.com.
R E V E R S E T I L T D O O R M I R R O R S
H o w I t W o r k s
When you shift into Reverse (R)\b you can tilt either door mirror down slightly to improve
your view as you parallel park. Shifting out of Reverse returns the tilted mirror to its
original position.
• To tilt the driver’s door mirror\b movethe
mirror selector switch
to the left (L) position.
• To tilt the passenger’s door mirror\b movethe
mirror selector switch
to the right (R)
position.
• To turn the feature off\b move the switch
to the middle
position.
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V O I C E R E C O G N I T I O N
F u n c t i o n s b y V o i c e C o m m a n d
To keep your eyes on the road and hands on the wheel\b use voice commands for
hands-free calling\b navigation\b audio\b climate control\b and AcuraLink functions. For a
full list of commands\b say“Information” and“Voice Help.”
Control five different systems with the steering wheel buttons and the
ceiling microphone.
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Advance Package shown
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B L U E T O O T H® H A N D S F R E E L I N K ®p. 25
A C U R A L I N K *p. 24
A U D I O*p. 19
C L I M A T E *p. 19
N A V I G A T I O N *p. 2\f
*Voice commands for these systems are available on Tech/Advance Package only.
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U s i n g t h e V o i c e C o m m a n d S y s t e mV o i c e C o m m a n d T i p s
HFL Talk button:
Give HFL
commands and answer
incoming calls.
HFL Back button: Cancel a
command and end or decline
a call.
B a s e M o d e l
PickUp button: Answer an
incoming call\b or go directly to the
Cellular Phone screen.
HangUp button: End a call or
decline a call.
Talk button: Give HFL\b navigation\b
audio\b climate control\b or
AcuraLink commands.
Back button: Cancel a command
and return to the previous screen.
T e c h \b A d v a n c e P a c k a g e
• To hear a list of available commands at any time\b press and release the
Talk button\b then say“Help.”
• When using the Talk button\b wait for a beep\b then give a command.
• When the Talk button is pressed\b all available voice commands are highlighted in blue.
• Speak in a clear\b natural voice.
• Reduce all background noise.
• Adjust the dashboard and side vents away from the microphone in the ceiling.
• Close the windows.
C o m m o n l y U s e d V o i c e C o m m a n d s
Press and release the Talk button before you give a command.
L o o k f o r R e s t a u r a n t s
N e a r Y o u r L o c a t i o n
Say a command like “Display
restaurants” to see restaurant icons
appear on the map.
A d j u s t V e h i c l e ’ s C l i m a t e
S e t t i n g
Say a command like “Air
conditioner on” and“Fan speed 4”
to achieve a comfortable climate
setting.
M a k e A u d i o S e l e c t i o n s
Say a command like “Radio 97.\f
FM” or“CD play track 5” to select
that station or song.
G e t E s t i m a t e d D i s t a n c e
t o D e s t i n a t i o n
After a destination is entered\b say
“How far to the destination?” to
hear the remaining distance.
Here are some examples of commonly used voice commands. Try some of these
to familiarize yourself with the voice command system.
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