navigation Acura MDX 2015 Navigation Manual

The information and specifications included in this publication were in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd., reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications or design at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation.
Accessories Precautions
The GPS antenna is located in the dashboard. Metallic front or side window tinting can seriously degrade or obstruct GPS reception.
Signal noise from devices such as radar detectors, vehicle tracking devices, remote starters, and additional amplifiers can disrupt the navigation system. If you install any such item, install it away from the navigation display and antenna.
Important Safety Information
Avoid focusing on the screen or manually operating the system controls while driving.
Enter information before you begin driving or when stopped. As you drive, listen to the audible instructions and use voice commands when possible. Pull to the side of the road if you need more time to look at the screen or operate the controls.
Route guidance may conflict with street closures, road construction, detours, and out-of-date map data.
The system itself may also have limitations. Verify route information by carefully observing roads, signs, and signals. Always use your own judgment and obey traffic laws. 2System Limitations P. 308
Using the navigation system while driving can take your
attention away from the road, causing a crash in which you
could be seriously injured or killed.
Only operate system controls when the conditions permit you
to safely do so.
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Contents
2System Setup P. 21
Start-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™ 86
2 Navigation P. 87
Entering a Destination 88 Calculating the Route 112Driving to Your Destination 114Map Menu 120
Changing Your Route 126 Changing Your Destination 135 Resuming Your Trip 138
2 Audio P. 139
Audio System 140 Audio Remote Controls 146 Audio Settings 147 Playing FM/AM Radio 151
Playing SiriusXM® Radio 157 Playing a Disc 162 Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio 169
Playing an iPod® 181 Playing Internet Radio 193 Playing a USB Flash Drive 197 Playing Bluetooth® Audio 203
2Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® P. 207
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink® 208 Text Message/E-mail 240
2AcuraLink® P. 253
AcuraLink® 254
2Rear Entertainment System P. 261
Rear Entertainment System 262 Rear Control Panel Operation 265Front Control Panel Operation 276Wireless Headphones 280
2Other Features P. 283
Trip Computer 284 Calendar 285 Information Functions 286 Multi-view Rear Camera 288
2Troubleshooting P. 291
Troubleshooting 292 Error Messages 298
2Reference Information P. 305
System Initialization 306 System Limitations 308 Client Assistance 310 Legal Information 313
2Voice Commands P. 321
Voice Commands 322
Quick Reference GuideP.2
System SetupP.21
NavigationP.87
AudioP.139
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®P.207
AcuraLink®P.253
Rear Entertainment SystemP.261
Other FeaturesP.283
TroubleshootingP.291
Reference InformationP.305
Voice CommandsP.321
IndexP.337

Quick Reference Guide
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Overview—Functions at a Glance
NavigationYou can select any place/landmark as a destination by using voice control or the Interface Dial. The navigation
system gives you turn-by-turn driving directions to your destination.
Store home address (P46)
Register
1 home address.
Store contacts (P39)
Store up to
200 contacts in 2 address books.
Enter destination (P88)
Select your destination using
12 methods.
Select route (P113)
Set route preferences and select one of
3 routes.
Track route (P114)
Follow your route in real-time with voice guidance.
AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic™ (P124)
Bypass congestion an d traffic incidents.
Subscription service
Avoid certain areas (P134)
Set streets and areas to detour around.
Add waypoints (P128)
Add up to
4 “pit stops” along your route.

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Quick Reference Guide
Rear Entertainment System (P261)
Rear seat passengers can enjoy a completely separate entertainment source than front passengers, including movies, games, and other audio
choices.
AudioThe 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 (P151)
SiriusXM® Radio (P157)
Compact Disc (P162)
iPod® (P181)
USB Flash Drive (P197)
Bluetooth® Audio (P203)Hard Disk Drive (HDD) (P169)
Internet Radio (P193)
AcuraLink® (P254)
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® (P208)
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.

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Quick Reference GuideSystem Controls
REAR
REAR
AUDIO
FRONT
AUDIO
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REAR
NAV
Navigation
Audio
Rear Entertainment System
Voice Control
Bluetooth
® HandsFreeLink®
1 PHONE Button (P210)
li AUDIO Button
Models without RES
9 FRONT AUDIO Button
0 REAR AUDIO Button
(P276)
lbREAR 9 (Power) Button
Models with RES
lcMicrophone (P24)
lf h (Pick-Up) Button (P208)
lg J (Hang-Up/Back)
Button
(P208)
lh d (Talk) Button (P5)
ld Left Selector
Wheel
(P146)
leSOURCE Button
(P146)
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
DisplayTM
Navigation Screen

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Quick Reference GuideNavigation—Home Addresses and Going Home
The “Home” feature automatically routes you to your home address from any location simply by selecting Go Home, or saying d “Go
Home.”
Storing Your Home Address
a Press the SETTINGS
button.
bRotate i to select Navi Settings .
Press u.
c Rotate i to select Edit Go Home.
Press u.
d Rotate i to select Name. Press u .
SETTINGS
eEnter a name.
fRotate i to select Address. Press u.
g Enter an address.
h Rotate i to select Phone No . Press
u .
i Enter a phone number.
jMove r and rotate i to select OK .
Press u.
Going Home
a From the map screen,
press the MENU button.
bRotate i to select Go Home . Press
u .
Alternatively, you can say d “Go
Home” from any screen. Your home
address is displayed on the Calculate
Route screen.
c Rotate i to select Set as
Destination . Press u.
The following voice commands are
available: say d “Go Home .”
MENU

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Quick Reference GuideNavigation—Entering a Destination
Enter your destination using one of several methods, then follow route guidance on the map or guidance screen to your destination. You
can also perform these steps using d voice commands.
a From the map screen,
press the MENU button.
bRotate i to select Address. Press u.
c Rotate i to select Street . Press u.
dEnter the name of your destination
street.
MENUe Rotate i to select your destination
street from the list. Press u.
f Enter the street number. Move r to
select OK when finished.
g If there is more than one city with the
specified street, a list of cities is
displayed. Rotate i to select the
desired city from the list. Press u.
h Rotate i to select Set as
Destination . Press u.
Route guidance to the destination
begins.
 View Routes : Choose one of three
routes.
 Route Preference: Choose Max or Min
for the five settings.

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Quick Reference GuideNavigation—Changing Route or Destination
You can alter your route by adding waypoints to visit, adding streets to avoid, or changing your destination during route guida nce.
Adding a Waypoint
(“Pit Stop”)
You can add up to four waypoints along
your route. (P128)
aFrom the map screen, press the MENU
button.
b Rotate i to select Destination List .
Press u.
c Rotate i to select Add New
Destination . Press u.
d Rotate i to select Find Along Route .
Press u.
e Rotate i to select location and
search method. Press u .

Search Around: Search around a location.
 Search Along : Search between two
locations.
Changing Your
Destination
There are four methods you can use to
specify a new destination during route
guidance.
 Say d “Find Nearest…” (P135)
Searches for the nearest place/landmark
on the map screen (e.g., d “Find
nearest gas station” ).
 Say d “Go Home” (P11)
Routes to your home address.
 Selecting an icon on the map (P136)
Scroll the map to position the cursor over
a place/landmark icon or a new area on
the map. Press u twice.
 Entering a new destination (P137)
Press the MENU button. Move w to
select Destination and enter a new
destination.
f Select the icon category and location
to add to the Destination List when
prompted. Edit the order of
destinations if necessary.
g Move r and rotate i to select Start
Route . Press u .Canceling Your Route
From the map screen:
aPress the MENU button.
bRotate i to select Cancel Route.
Press u.
a Press u on the map screen.
b Rotate i to select Cancel Route.
Press u.

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Quick Reference GuideVoice Help
This navigation system comes with voice help, which shows you what command to say when using the voice command functions.
Command Help
aPress and release the d (Talk)
button.
b Say d “Voice Help.”
The voice help screen is displayed.
The d “Voice Help” command is
available on most screens.
c Press and release the d (Talk)
button.
d Say one of the options for a list of
available commands by category (e.g.,
d “Navi commands”).
e Press and release the d (Talk)
button.
f Say one of the options for a list of
available commands by category (e.g.,
d “Route commands” ).
gThe system displays a list of all
available commands for the category.
Press u to hear the list read aloud.
Getting Started Tutorial
a Move r and rotate i to select
Getting Started on the voice help
screen. Press u .
For “Voice Settings” and “All
Commands.” (P321)
bPress u to have the system read the
tips for the voice control.
 Rotate i to read the tips.
 Move w or y to display the previous/
next page.

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Quick Reference GuideTroubleshootingFor more Information (P291)
Why does the vehicle position icon on the map “lag” a
short distance behind my actual position, especially at
intersections?
This is normal. The navigation system is unaware of the
width of intersections. Large differences in vehicle position
can indicate a temporary loss of the GPS signal.
Why does the “time to destination” display sometimes
increase even though I am getting closer to my
destination?
The “time to destination” is based on your actual road
speed and traffic conditions to give you a better estimate
of arrival time.
How do I specify a destination when an entered city or
street could not be found?
Try entering the street first. So me cities are lumped in with
a major metro area. In rural “unverified” areas or new
subdivisions, streets may be missing or only partially
numbered.How do I turn on the navigation system voice guidance?
1. Press the SETTINGS button. Rotate i to select System
Settings and press u . Check that Volume is not set to
0 .
2. Move w or y to select Voice Rec. Set Voice Prompt
to On if you want the system to provide confirmations
and system prompts.
My battery was disconnected or went dead, and the
navigation system is asking for a code. Where do I find it?
In most cases, you do not need to enter a code. Simply
press and hold the 9 (Power) button for two seconds; the
system should reactivate.
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System Initialization P. 306