Acura MDX 2014 Navigation Manual
Manufacturer: ACURA, Model Year: 2014, Model line: MDX, Model: Acura MDX 2014Pages: 343, PDF Size: 15.72 MB
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140Navigation
Resuming Your TripStop your vehicle en route (e.g., to rest, stop for gas, etc.), and then continue on 
your route.
If you did not complete your route, the Continue Trip screen is displayed when you 
restart your vehicle.
Rotate i to select  Set as 
Destination . Press u.
You can continue on the same 
route.Move  w to scroll the map around 
the destination.Press the BACK button to cancel 
your destination.
• Route Preference : Move r to select  Route Preference  to change the route 
preferences (calculating method).
2 Route Preference 
P. 54
• View Routes : Displays three different routes. 
2Viewing the Routes 
P. 115
1Resuming Your Trip
The Continue Trip screen has the same options 
as when you calculate a route. 
2 Calculating the Route P. 114
You can also cancel your destination by pressing 
any hard button except the  a button
Search Nearby
You can find the nearest place/landmark (e.g., 
nearest gas station) by  specifying a category.
2 Find Nearest Place  P. 137
Call
You can place a telephone ca ll to the destination 
phone number. 
2 Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink®  P. 210
Save to Address Book
You can add the destination address to the 
address book.
2 Adding an Address Book Entry  P. 39
Edit/Delete Entry
You can edit or delete  the address book entry.
2 Editing an Address Book Entry  P. 41
Edit Home Entry
You can edit your home address entry.
2 Home Address P. 46
ZAGAT Review
You can view the ZAGA T® rating information.
2 ZAGAT Review  P. 107
More Info
You can view detailed information about the 
destination. 
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Audio
This section describes how to operate the audio system. You can play
music from a wide array of media s ources, and control the audio system
using the audio buttons, the Interface Dial, or voice control.
Audio System .................................................. 142
About Your Audio System .............................. 142
USB Port ........................................................ 143
Auxiliary Input Jack ......... .......................... ..... 144
Audio System Theft Protection ....................... 145
Setting Audio Shortcuts ................................. 146
Audio Remote Controls .................................. 148
Steering Wheel Controls ................................ 148
Audio Settings ................................................. 149
Adjusting the Sound ...................................... 151
Playing FM/AM Radio ..................................... 153
Selecting FM/AM Mode.................................. 153
Audio Screen Control ..................................... 153
Audio Menu .................................................. 155
Playing XM® Radio ......................................... 159
Selecting XM® Mode..................................... 159
Audio Screen Control ..................................... 159
Audio Menu .................................................. 161 XM® Radio Service......................................... 163
Playing a Disc ................................................... 164
Selecting Disc Mode ....................................... 164
Audio Screen Control ..................................... 165
Audio Menu ................................................... 166
Recommended CDs ........................................ 169
Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio ............ 171
Selecting HDD Mode ...................................... 171
Recording a Music CD to HDD........................ 172
Audio Screen Control ..................................... 173
Audio Menu ................................................... 174
Playing an iPod® ............................................. 183
Selecting iPod® Mode .................................... 184
Audio Screen Control ..................................... 185
Audio Menu ................................................... 187
Song By Voice
TM (SBV) .................................... 190
Playing Internet Radio ..................................... 195
Selecting Internet Radio Mode........................ 195 Pandora® Menu ............................................ 196
Aha
TM Radio Menu ......................................... 197
Playing a USB Flash Drive ............................... 199
Selecting USB Mode....................................... 200
Audio Screen Control..................................... 201
Audio Menu .................................................. 202
Playing  Bluetooth ® Audio............................. 205
Selecting  Bluetooth ® Audio Mode ................ 205
Audio Screen Control..................................... 206 
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Audio SystemAbout Your Audio SystemThe audio system features AM/FM radio and the XM® Radio service. It can also play 
audio CDs, WMA/MP3/AAC files,  Hard Disc Drive (HDD) audio, USB flash drives, and 
iPod®, iPhone® and  Bluetooth® devices.
You can operate the audio system from the  buttons and switches on the panel, the 
icons on the touchscreen interface.
1 About Your Audio System
XM® Radio is available on a subscription basis 
only. For more information on XM® Radio, 
contact a dealer.
2 XM® Radio Service  P. 163
XM® Radio is available in the United States and 
Canada, except Ha waii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico.
XM® is a registered trademark of Sirius XM 
Radio, Inc.
Video CDs, DVDs, and 3-inch (8-cm) mini CDs 
are not supported.
iPod® and iPhone® are registered trademarks 
owned by Apple Inc.
State or local laws may pr ohibit the operation of 
handheld electronic devices while operating a 
vehicle.
When the screen is vi ewed through polarized 
sunglasses, a rainbow pattern may appear on the 
screen due to optical characteristics of the 
screen. If this is distur bing, please operate the 
screen without polarized sunglasses.
Remote Controls iPod®
USB Flash 
Drive 
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Audio System
USB Port
Audio
USB Port
Install the iPod® or iPhone® dock 
connector or the USB flash drive to 
the USB port.
1 USB Port
• Do not leave the iPod® or USB flash drive in 
the vehicle. Direct  sunlight and high 
temperatures may damage it.
• 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 backing up  your data before 
using the device  in your vehicle.
• Displayed messages may vary depending on 
the device model a nd software version.
If the audio system does not recognize the 
iPod®, try reconnecting it  a few times or reboot 
the device. To reboot, fo llow the manufacturer’s 
instructions provided wi th the iPod® or visit 
www.apple.com/ipod. 
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Audio System
Auxiliary Input Jack
Audio
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.
The audio system automatically 
switches to the AUX mode.
1Auxiliary Input Jack
You can return to the AUX mode by selecting 
Change Source  on the Audio menu screen or 
Audio Source  on the touchscreen. 
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Audio System
Audio System Theft Protection
Audio
Audio System Theft ProtectionThe 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 Enter code . If this occurs, reactivate 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.
The audio system is reac tivated when the audio c ontrol unit establishes a 
connection with the vehicle control unit. If the control unit fails to recognize 
the audio unit, you must go to a deal er and have the audio unit checked.
■Reactivate the audio system 
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Audio System
Setting Audio Shortcuts
Audio
Setting Audio ShortcutsYou can store up to six radio stations, and HDD audio album/play lists when playing 
AM, FM, or XM® radio, or HDD audio.1.Select  Shortcuts . 
2. Tune to a radio station or select a 
song.
2 Playing FM/AM Radio  P. 153
2 Playing XM® Radio P. 159
2 Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) 
Audio  P. 1713.Select  Audio.
4. Select  Edit  or  No Entry.
If you select No Entry, go to step 
6.
5. Select  Add.
6. Select the preset icon you want to 
store the station or song to.
■Storing a station or song
1 Setting Audio Shortcuts
You can also preset a st ation or song by pressing 
and holding the preset icon you want to store 
that station or  song after step 3. 
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Audio System
Setting Audio Shortcuts
Audio
1.Select  Shortcuts .
2. Select  Audio .
3. Select  Edit.
4. Select  Delete .
5. Select the preset icon with the radio st ation or a song you want to delete.■Deleting a preset station or song 
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Audio Remote ControlsSteering Wheel ControlsAllows you to operate the audio system while driving.
SOURCE Button
Cycles through the audio modes as 
follows:
FM AM XM CD HDD USB
iPod®Bluetooth ® Audio
Pandora® Aha
TM
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 scan to the next strong station.
Move to the  left and hold:  To scan to the previous strong station.
• 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 group up. (Bluetooth® Audio only)
Move to the left and hold:  To go to the group down. (Bluetooth® Audio only)
• 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® or Aha
TM
Move to the right:  To skip to the next song.
Move to the right and hold:  To select the next station.
Move to the left and hold:  To select the previous station.
1Audio Remote Controls
The CD mode appears only when a CD is loaded.
The USB mode, iPod® mode,  Bluetooth® Audio 
mode, Pandora® mode, and Aha
TM mode appear 
when a connection (Bluetooth or USB) is 
established with a device.
To select audio mode, pr ess the SOURCE button, 
then move the left selector wheel to the right or 
left.
Left Selector WheelSOURCE  Button 
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149Audio
Audio SettingsHSETTINGS button  
 Audio Settings
Rotate i to select an item. Press  u.
The following items are available:
• Sound : Adjusts the settings of  the audio speaker’s sound.
2
Adjusting the Sound 
P. 151
• Source Select Popup:  Selects whether the list of  selectable audio sources comes 
on when the AUDIO button is pressed. 
• HD Radio Mode  (AM/FM mode): Selects whether the audio system automatically 
switches to the digital radio waves or receives the analogue waves only. 
• Cover Art  (CD (MP3/WMA/AAC), iPod ®, USB, Pandora® or Aha™ mode): Turns 
on and off the cover art display. 
• Connect Bluetooth Audio Device  (Bluetooth ® Audio, Pandora® or Aha™ 
mode): Connects, disconnects or pairs a  Bluetooth® Audio device to HFL. 
• Recording from CD  (CD mode): Selects whether the songs on music CDs are 
automatically recorded to the HDD. 
• Recording Quality  (CD mode): Selects the quality  of the music files recorded to 
the HDD. 
• HDD Info  (HDD mode) : Displays the HDD capacity. 
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