Acura MDX 2014 Owner's Manual

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Features
*1:Default SettingSetup
GroupCustomizable Features Description Selectable Settings
Vehicle
Settings
Power
Tailgate
Setup
Power Tailgate Keyless
Open ModeChanges the keyless setting for when the power
tailgate opens.Anytime
*1/When
Unlocked
Power Tailgate Open by
Outer HandleSelects whether to enable the power tailgate
open operation using the tailgate outer handle. Off (Manual Only)/
On (Power/
Manual)*1
IDS
SetupPreferred IDS ModeChanges the IDS mode setting for when you set
the power mode to ON.Last Used
*1/Comfort/
Normal/Sport
Mainte-
nance
Info.Maintenance ResetResets the engine oil life display when you have
performed the maintenance service.—
DefaultCancels/Resets all customized items in the
Vehicle Settings group as default.Default/OK
Camera
Settings
Guide-
lines
Fixed Guideline
Selects whether the fixed guidelines come on the
rear camera monitor.
On
*1/Off
Dynamic Guideline
Selects whether the dynamic guidelines come on
the rear camera monitor.
On
*1/Off
Default
Cancels/Resets all customized items in the
Camera Settings group as default.
Default/OK

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Features
*1:Default SettingSetup
GroupCustomizable Features Description Selectable Settings
Audio
SettingsSoundAdjusts the settings of the audio speaker’s sound.
2Adjusting the Sound P. 215
-6 ~ C
*1 ~ +6 (Bass,
Treble and
Subwoofer), -9 ~ C
*1 ~
+9 (Fader, Balance),
Off/Low/Mid
*1/High
(SVC)
Source Select PopupSelects whether the list of selectable audio
sources comes on when the AUDIO button is
pressed.On/Off
*1
Cover ArtTurns on and off the cover art display.On
*1/Off
Connect Bluetooth Audio DeviceConnects, disconnects or pairs a Bluetooth®
Audio device to HFL.—
Bluetooth Device ListEdits or deletes a Bluetooth® Audio device paired
to HFL.—
DefaultCancels/Resets all customized items in the Audio
Settings group as default.Default/OK
CD (MP3/WMA/AAC), iPod®, USB, Pandora®
*
or Aha
TM mode
Bluetooth® Audio, Pandora®
* or Aha
TM mode
Bluetooth® Audio, Pandora®
* or Aha
TM mode
* Not available on all models

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Features
*1:Default SettingSetup
GroupCustomizable Features Description Selectable SettingsPhone
Settings
Phone
Connect phone
Pairs a new phone to HFL, or connects or
disconnects a paired phone.2Phone Setup P. 274
—
Bluetooth Device List
Pairs a new phone to HFL, edits or deletes a
paired phone, or creates a security PIN.2Phone Setup P. 274
—
Edit Speed Dial
Edits, adds or deletes a speed dial entry.2Phone Setup P. 274
—

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Features
*1:Default SettingSetup
GroupCustomizable Features Description Selectable SettingsPhone
Settings
Phone
Auto Transfer
Sets calls to automatically transfer from your
phone to HFL when you enter the vehicle.
On
*1/Off
Auto Answer
Sets whether to automatically answer an
incoming call after about four seconds.
On/Off
*1
Ring Tone
Selects the ring tone.
Fixed/Mobile
Phone
*1/Off
Automatic Phone Sync
Sets a phonebook data to be automatically
imported when a phone is paired to HFL.
On/Off
Use Contact Photo
Displays a caller’s picture on an incoming call
screen.
On
*1/Off
Text/
Email
Enable Text/Email
Turns the text message/E-mail function on and
off.
On
*1/Off
Select Account
Selects a mail or text message account.
—
New Text/Email Alert
Selects whether a pop-up alert comes on the
screen when HFL receives a new text message/E-
mail.
On/Off
Default
Cancels/Resets all customized items in the Phone
Settings group as default.
Default/OK

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Features
*1:Default SettingSetup
GroupCustomizable Features Description Selectable SettingsInfo
SettingsClockClock/
Wallpaper
TypeClock
See System Settings on P. 253 to P. 255. Wallpaper
Clock Adjustment
Clock Format
Other Info Screen PreferenceSelects either of the following to be displayed
when you press the INFO button.
•Info Top: Some of the available menu items
pop up.
•Info Menu: All available menu items pop up.
•Off: The menu item you selected last time is
displayed.Info Top/Info
Menu
*1/Off
DefaultCancels/Resets all customized items in the Info
Settings group as default.Default/OK

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Features
Defaulting All the SettingsYou can reset all the menu and customized settings as the factory defaults.
1.Press the SETTINGS button.
2.Rotate to select System Settings, then
press .
3.Rotate to select Factory Data Reset,
then press .
uThe pop-up menu appears on the screen.
4.Rotate to select Yes, then press .
uThe confirmation message will appear.
5.Rotate to select Yes, then press
again to reset the settings.
uThe confirmation message will appear.
Press to select OK.
1Defaulting All the Settings
When you transfer the vehicle to a third party, reset
all settings to default and delete all personal data.

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HomeLink® Universal TransceiverThe HomeLink® Universal Transceiver can be programmed to operate up to three
remote controlled devices around your home, such as garage doors, lighting, or
home security systems.
Refer to the safety information that comes with your garage door opener to test that
the safety features are functioning properly. If you do not have the safety
information, contact the manufacturer.
Before programming HomeLink, make sure that people and objects are out of the
way of the garage or gate to prevent potential injury or damage.
When programming a garage door opener, park just outside the garage door’s
path.Training HomeLink
If you have not trained any of the buttons in
HomeLink before, you should erase any
previously learned codes. To do this:
•Press and hold the two outside buttons for
about 20 seconds, until the red indicator
blinks. Release the buttons, and proceed to
step 1.
•If you are training the second or third
button, go directly to step 1.
■Important Safety Precautions
1HomeLink® Universal Transceiver
HomeLink® is a registered trademark of Johnson
Controls., Inc.
Before programming HomeLink to operate a garage
door opener, confirm that the opener has an external
entrapment protection system, such as an “electronic
eye,” or other safety and reverse stop features. If it
does not, HomeLink may not be able to operate it.
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uuHomeLink® Universal TransceiveruTraining HomeLink
Features
■Training a Button
1Training HomeLink
Retraining a Button
If you want to retrain a programmed button for a
new device, you do not have to erase all button
memory. You can replace the existing memory code
using this procedure:1.
Press and hold the desired HomeLink button
until the HomeLink indicator begins to blink.2.
Continue to hold the HomeLink button and
follow steps 1 - 3 under “Training a Button.”Indicator remains on
for about 25 secs.Standard transmitter
Indicator blinks rapidly for
2 secs, then remains on for
about 23 secs.Rolling code transmitter
Erasing Codes
To erase all the codes, press and hold the two outside
buttons until the HomeLink indicator begins to blink
(about 10 to 20 secs). You should erase all codes
before selling the vehicle.
If you have any problems, see the device’s
instructions, visit www.homelink.com, or call
HomeLink at (800) 355-3515.
4.
a.
3.2.5.
a.b.
1.
Position the remote transmitter you wish to link 1 to 3 inches (3 - 8 cm) from the
HomeLink button you want to program.
Press and hold the desired HomeLink button and the button on
the remote transmitter. Does the HomeLink indicator (LED)
blink after 10 secs?
Press and hold the
programmed HomeLink
button for about a sec.
Does the device (garage
door opener) work?Press and hold the remote and the HomeLink
button at the same time. Then, while
continuing to hold the HomeLink button,
press and release the button on the remote
every 2 secs.
Does the LED blink within 20 secs?
Training
CompletePress and hold the HomeLink button again.
Press and hold the HomeLink
button again.
The remote-controlled device
should operate.
Training CompleteThe remote has a rolling code. Press the
“learn” button on the remote-controlled
device (e.g. garage door opener).
Within 30 secs, press and hold the
programmed HomeLink button for 2 secs.
HomeLink indicator blinks for 2 secs,
then remains on.
HomeLink LED
is on.
YES
NO
YES
YES
NO
NO

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Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®See Navigation System Manual for how to operate Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®.
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (HFL) allows you to place and receive phone calls using
your vehicle’s audio system, without handling your cell phone.Using HFL (Pick-up) button: Press to go to the Speed Dial/Call History on the multi-
information display or to answer an incoming call.
(Hang-up/back) button: Press to end a call, to cancel a command or to clear
the phone information on the MID.
(Talk) button: Press to give HFL voice commands.
PHONE button: Press to go directly to the Phone screen.
Interface dial: Rotate to select an item on the screen, then press . Move ,
, or to select secondary menu.■HFL Buttons
1Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®
To use HFL, you need a Bluetooth-compatible cell
phone. For a list of compatible phones, pairing
procedures, and special feature capabilities:•U.S.: Visit www.acura.com/handsfreelink, or call 1-
888-528-7876.•Canada: Visit www.handsfreelink.ca, or call 1-888-
528-7876.
To use HFL, the Bluetooth setting must be On.
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Voice control tips:•Aim the vents away from the ceiling and close the
windows, as noise coming from them may interfere
with the microphone.•Press and release the button when you want to
call a number using a stored voice tag, a
phonebook name, or a number. Speak clearly and
naturally after a beep.•If the microphone picks up voices other than yours,
the command may be misinterpreted.•To change the volume level, use the audio system’s
volume knob or the remote audio controls on the
steering wheel.
State or local laws may prohibit the operation of
handheld electronic devices while operating a
vehicle.
If you receive a call while using the audio system, the
system resumes its operation an after ending the call.
Models with navigation systemModels without navigation system
Talk Button Volume up
MicrophoneHang-up/Back Button
Pick-up
Button
Volume down
Interface DialPHONE
Button

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Features
The audio/information screen notifies you when there is an incoming call.
Certain manual functions are disabled or
inoperable while the vehicle is in motion.
You cannot select a grayed-out option until
the vehicle is stopped.
Only previously stored speed dial entries with
voice tags, phonebook names, or numbers
can be called using voice commands while the
vehicle is in motion.
2Speed Dial P. 285
■HFL Status Display
1Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®
Bluetooth® Wireless Technology
The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered
trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and any
use of such marks by Honda Motors Co., Ltd., is
under license. Other trademarks and trade names are
those of their respective owners.
HFL Limitations
An incoming call on HFL will interrupt the audio
system when it is playing. It will resume when the call
is ended.1HFL Status Display
The information that appears on the audio/
information screen varies between phone models.
You can change the system language to English,
French, or Spanish.
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■Limitations for Manual OperationBluetooth® IndicatorComes on when your
phone is connected to HFL.
Signal Strength HFL ModeBattery Level
Status
Roam Status
Caller’s Name
Caller’s Number
Disabled Option