bluetooth Acura MDX 2014 Navigation Manual

Contents
2System Setup P. 21Start-up 22 Voice Control System 24 Interface Settings 27 Personal Information 38
Routing 53 Guidance 62 Map 69Data Reset 85
On Demand Multi-Use Display™ 862 Navigation P. 87Entering a Destination 88 Calculating the Route 114
Driving to Your Destination 116
Map Menu 122
Changing Your Route 128 Changing Your Destination 137 Resuming Your Trip 140
2 Audio P. 141Audio System 142 Audio Remote Controls 148 Audio Settings 149 Playing FM/AM Radio 153
Playing XM® Radio 159 Playing a Disc 164 Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio 171
Playing an iPod® 183 Playing Internet Radio 195 Playing a USB Flash Drive 199 Playing Bluetooth® Audio 2052Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® P. 209Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® 210 Text Message/E-mail 2422AcuraLink® P. 255AcuraLink® 2562Rear Entertainment System P. 263Rear Entertainment System 264 Rear Control Panel Operation 267
Front Control Panel Operation 278
Wireless Headphones 282
2Other Features P. 285Trip Computer 286 Calendar 287 Information Functions 288 Multi-view Rear Camera 2902Troubleshooting P. 293Troubleshooting 294 Error Messages 3002Reference Information P. 307System Initialization 308 System Limitations 310 Client Assistance 312 Legal Information 3152Voice Commands P. 323Voice Commands 324
Quick Reference Guide
P.2
System Setup
P.21
Navigation
P.87
Audio
P.141
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®
P.209
AcuraLink®
P.255
Rear Entertainment System
P.263
Other Features
P.285
Troubleshooting
P.293
Reference Information
P.307
Voice Commands
P.323
Index
P.339

3Quick Reference Guide
Rear Entertainment System
(P263)
Rear seat passengers can enjoy a completely separate entertainment source than front passengers, including movies, games, and other audio
choices.
Audio
The advanced audio system provides clear, well-defined sound and makes the most of your music.
Enjoy listening to a variety of audio sources, such as:
FM/AM Radio
(P153)
XM® Radio
(P159)
Compact Disc
(P164)
iPod®
(P183)
USB Flash Drive
(P199)
Bluetooth® Audio
(P205)
Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
(P171)
Internet Radio
(P195)
AcuraLink®
(P256)
AcuraLink® provides you with important info rmation and messages between your vehicle and
Acura.
Voice Control
(P24)
Use voice commands for safer system control while driving. You can operate all key functions of
the navigation, audio, Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®, and climate control systems.
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®
(P210)
Pair a compatible cell phone to receive incoming and make outgoing calls. You can operate the
phone features without ever taking your hands off the wheel.

4Quick Reference Guide
System Controls
REAR
REAR
AUDIO
FRONT
AUDIO
NAV
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REARNAV
Navigation
Audio
Rear Entertainment System
Voice Control
Bluetooth
® HandsFreeLink
®
1 PHONE Button
(P212)
li AUDIO ButtonModels without RES
9 FRONT AUDIO Button
0 REAR AUDIO Button
(P278)
lbREAR
9
(Power) Button
Models with RES
lcMicrophone
(P24)
lf h (Pick-Up) Button
(P210)
lg J (Hang-Up/Back)
Button
(P210)
lh d (Talk) Button
(P5)
ld Left Selector
Wheel
(P148)
leSOURCE Button
(P148)
2NAV Button
(P88)
3BACK Button
4 a (Display Mode)
Button
(P74)
5 Interface Dial/ENTER
Button
(P7)
6INFO Button
7 MENU Button
8 SETTINGS Button
On Demand Multi-Use
Display
TM
Navigation Screen

6Quick Reference Guide
On Demand Multi-Use Display™ Basic Operation
Places (P44)
Select to change an audio
source.
ShortcutsAudio SourcePresetsTo listen to a stored station,
select 1-6 (AM) or 1-12 (FM).
Source List Icons
Select to store a station. Select to display the menu
items.
Menu Items
Phone
(P222) Audio (P146) Climate*
More
AM, FM, XM, Pandora® , Aha
TM
bn
: Select the preset station (AM/FM/Pandora®/Aha
TM) or category (XM).
cx : Select to search the selected band for a station with a strong signal. (AM/FM)
Select the channel. In channel mode, select an
d hold to change the channel rapidly. (XM) Select a song (Pandora®) or a contents (Aha
TM).
 CD, HDD, USB flash drive, Bluetooth® Audio
bn : Select n to skip to the next folder, and b to skip to the beginnig of the previous
folder.
cx : Select to change tracks. Select and hold to move rapidly within a track.
 iPod®
Album bar : Select an album. cx : Select to change tracks. Select and hold to move rapidly within a track.
*: See the Owner's Manual.

114Navigation
Calculating the RouteThis section describes how to calculate your route.1.Rotate i to select Set as
Destination . Press u.

The system calculates and
displays the route line on the
map screen. 2Route Line
P. 118

Move w to scroll the map
around the destination.
The following options are available:
• View Routes : Displays three different routes.
2Viewing the Routes
P. 115
• Route Preference : Move r to select Route Preference to change the route
preferences (calculating method).
2 Route Preference
P. 54
2.Follow the route guidance to your
destination.
2 Driving to Your Destination P. 116
The system provides you with
pop-up messages if your route
passes through unverified areas,
avoid areas, or areas with traffic
restrictions.
1Calculating the Route
The straight line distance (as the crow flies, not
driving distance) and dire ction to the destination
are shown.
You cannot use voice commands while the
system is calculating the route.
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.

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.

141
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

142Audio
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

148Audio
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

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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