navigation system Acura MDX 2016 User Guide

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Condition Indicators
These indicators may require you to perform an action.
Parking brake
Release the parking brake before driving. You will hear a beep if you drive
with it not fully released.
Seat belt reminder
Make sure seat belts are fastened for you and all passengers. The indicator
blinks and beeps sound continuously if you or your front passenger has not
fastened your seat belts when you begin driving. If the indicator remains on
after seat belts are fastened, see your dealer.
Low fuel
Refuel as soon as possible. If the indicator blinks, there is a problem with
the fuel gauge. See your dealer.
Low tire pressure
Stop in a safe place, check tire pressures, and infl ate tire(s) if necessary.
System message
When a condition or malfunction indicator comes on, a message also
appears on the multi-information display. Check the display for more
information.
Immobilizer
Your remote transmitter cannot be recognized by the vehicle. If the
indicator blinks, you may not be able to start the engine. Turn the vehicle
off, and then on again. If it continues to blink, there may be a problem with
the system. See your dealer.
CanadaU.S.
On/Off Indicators
These indicators remind you when an item is on or off.
VSA off
VSA engaged (blinks)
CRUISE MAIN on
CRUISE CONTROL on
Turn signals/hazards on
High beams on
Exterior lights on Fog lights* on
FCW*/ CMBS
TM* off
BSI* off
ACC* on
LKAS* on
Auto idle stop* on
Auto idle stop* off
CRUISE
MAIN
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Unlocking the Tailgate
Press and hold the tailgate release button under
the tailgate handle to unlock and open the tailgate.
The vehicle can be on or off.
If there is not enough clearance for the tailgate
to fully open, press and hold the tailgate release
button until you hear two beeps. The tailgate
unlatches, and you can open it manually.
Tailgate release
button
Keyless Access System
When you carry the remote transmitter (for example, in a pocket or purse) and it
is outside the vehicle and within range (about 32 inches or 80 cm), you can lock or
unlock the doors and tailgate without handling the transmitter.
Unlocking/Locking the Doors
To unlock: Grab the driver’s door handle when the
vehicle is off to unlock the driver’s door. Grab the
front passenger’s (or rear*) door handle to unlock
all doors and the tailgate.
To lock: Press the door lock button on any front
(or rear*) door handle when the vehicle is off. If the
remote transmitter is inside the vehicle, the doors
will not lock.
Door lock
button
*Some models include rear door keyless access.
Power Tailgate Operation
Use these methods to operate the power tailgate.
Power Tailgate Release Button
The vehicle must be in Park (P).
Press and hold the power tailgate button on the
inside of the driver’s door to open the tailgate.
Press it again at any time to close it.
Power Tailgate Close Button
Press the power tailgate close button to
automatically close the tailgate. Press it again at
any time to reverse the tailgate direction.
Power tailgate
close button
Closing the power tailgate while anyone is in the path of the tailgate can
cause serious injury.
Make sure everyone is clear before closing the tailgate.
WARNING
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Rear Wiper
Rotate the end of the wiper lever to operate the
rear wiper.
When you change the gear to Reverse (R) and
the front wipers are activated, the rear wiper
activates even if the switch is off.
Automatic Rain-Sensing Wipers*
When you move the lever to the AUTO position while driving in rainy weather,
the wipers operate based on the amount of detected rainfall.
Put the lever in the AUTO position only when driving in rainy weather.
Rotate the adustment ring to adjust the rainfall sensor sensitivity.
Return the lever to the OFF position when rain stops.
Do not use the wipers when the windshield is dry. The windshield will get
scratched, or the rubber blades will get damaged.
In cold weather, the blades may freeze to the windshield, becoming stuck.
Operating the wipers in this condition may damage the wipers. Use the defroster
to warm the windshield, or manually clear the windshield of ice and snow before
turning on the wipers.
NOTICE
OFF
INT: Intermittent
ON: Continuous wipe
Washer
Washer
Always ensure the wiper lever is in the OFF position before entering a car wash to
prevent severe damage to the windshield wiper system.
NOTICE
Low sensitivity
High sensitivityRotate the
adjustment
ring.
AUTO position
*if equipped
Adjusting the Seats
Make seat adjustments before driving to ensure the best comfort and safety.
Adjusting the Front Seats
Adjust the driver’s seat as far back as possible
while allowing you to maintain full control of
the vehicle. You should be able to sit upright and
well back in the seat, adequately press the pedals
without leaning forward, and grip the steering
wheel comfortably. The passenger’s seat should
be adjusted so that it is as far back from the front
airbag in the dashboard as possible.
The National Highway Traffi c Safety Administration and Transport Canada
recommend that drivers allow at least 10 inches (25 cm) between the center of
the steering wheel and the chest.
Sitting too close to a front airbag can result in serious injury or death if the
front airbags infl ate.
Always sit as far back from the front airbags as possible while maintaining
control of the vehicle.Allow suffi cient
space.
Move
back.
Horizontal position
adjustment
Height adjustmentLumbar support
adjustment*
Seat-back angle
adjustment
WARNING
Reclining the seat-back too far can result in serious injury or death in a crash.
Adjust the seat-back to an upright position, and sit well back in the seat.
WARNING

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Sitting improperly or out of position can result in serious injury or death in a
crash.
Always sit upright, well back in the seat, with your feet on the fl oor.
Adjusting the Head Restraints
Your vehicle is equipped with head restraints in all seating positions. Head
restraints are most effective for protection against whiplash and other rear-
impact crash injuries.
The center of the back of the occupant’s head
should rest against the center of the restraint. The
tops of the occupant’s ears should be level with the
center height of the restraint.
Front and second-row seats
To raise the head restraint: Pull it upward.
To lower the head restraint: Push it down while
pressing the release button.
To remove the head restraint: Pull the restraint
up as far as it will go. Then push the release
button, and pull the restraint up and out.
To reinstall a head restraint: Insert the legs
back in place, then adjust the head restraint to
an appropriate height while pressing the release
button. Pull up on the restraint to make sure it is
locked in position.
Third-row seats
To fold down the head restraint: Pull the handle.
To fold up the head restraint: Pull up the head
restraint and push it back until it latches into place.
Front and
second-row
outer seat
Second-row center seat
WARNING
Third-row
seat
Handle
For a head restraint system to work properly:
• Do not hang any items on the head restraints or from the restraint legs.
• Do not place any object between an occupant and the seat-back.
• Install each restraint in its proper location.
Improperly positioning head restraints reduces their effectiveness and
increases the likelihood of serious injury in a crash.
Make sure head restraints are in place and positioned properly before driving.
Failure to reinstall, or correctly reinstall, the head restraints can result in
severe injury during a crash.
Always replace the head restraints before driving.
WARNING
WARNING
Floor Mats
Position the front and rear seat fl oor mats
properly and anchor them. If they are not properly
positioned, the fl oor mats can interfere with the
front seat functions.
Do not put additional oor mats on top of the
anchored mats.
Unlock
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Adjusting the Mirrors
Adjust the angle of the mirrors for the best visibility when you are sitting in the
correct driving position.
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
When driving after dark, the automatic dimming
function reduces the glare from headlights behind
you. Power door mirrors also dim.*
The function cancels when the gear is changed to
Reverse (R).
Power Door Mirrors
Adjust the power door mirrors when the vehicle is on.
L/R selector switch: Select the left or right
mirror. After adjusting the mirror, return the
switch to the center position.
Mirror position adjustment switch: Press the
switch left, right, up, or down to move the mirror.
Folding door mirror button*: Press to fold the
door mirrors in or out.
Reverse Tilt Door Mirrors
Either side door mirror can tilt downward when
you change the gear to Reverse (R) to improve
visibility on the selected side of the vehicle
when reversing. The mirror returns to its original
position when you change the gear out of
Reverse.
When in Reverse, slide the selector switch to the
left or right side.
Adjustment switchSelector switchFolding
button*
Selector switch
Driving Position Memory System
You can store two driver’s seat, steering wheel, and door mirror positions into
memory when the vehicle is on. When you unlock and open the driver’s door with
a remote transmitter, the items adjust automatically to one of the two preset
positions.
1. Adjust the seat, steering wheel, and mirrors to
your preferred positions.
2. Press SET.
3. Press and hold memory button 1 or 2. You will
hear two beeps when the memory is set. The
positions are now linked to the corresponding
Driver 1 or Driver 2 remote transmitter.
Press one of the memory buttons to recall previously stored positions.
Lumbar positions cannot be stored.
Memory button 1
Memory button 2
SET button
Adjusting the Steering Wheel
The steering wheel height and distance from your body can be adjusted so that you
can comfortably grip the steering wheel in an appropriate driving posture.
Press and hold the adjustment switch to move the
steering wheel in, out, up, or down.
Adjusting the steering wheel position while driving may cause you to lose
control of the vehicle and be seriously injured in a crash.
Adjust the steering wheel only when the vehicle is stopped.
WARNING
Adjustment switch

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HomeLink® Garage Opener
Program your vehicle to operate up to three remote-controlled devices around your
home—such as garage doors, lighting, or home security systems—using the buttons
on the ceiling.
Training a Button
Park near the system you want to program, and follow the instructions in the
fl owchart below.
Press and hold the button on 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 seconds.
Does the LED blink at a faster rate within 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
1–3 inches (3–8 cm) 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 the programmed
HomeLink button for about a second.
Does the device (garage door opener) work?
3
b
4
5
To retrain a button or erase codes, see the Owner’s Manual on the Owner
Information CD or at owners.acura.com (U.S.) or myacura.ca (Canada). If you
need help, call HomeLink at (800) 355-3515 or visit www.homelink.com.
Indicator HomeLink buttons
Climate Control System
Set your preferred interior temperature by selecting the proper mix of heated or
cooled air and fan speed.
Front Operation
Use the On-Demand Multi-Use Display (ODMD) touchscreen or the buttons
below the screen to operate the system.
Recirculation/
fresh air mode Driver’s side
temperature
On-Demand Multi-Use Display (ODMD)
When you select a climate control icon, a new screen appears where you can make
adjustments or change settings.
Air ow
control mode
AC: Turn the air conditioning on or off.
SYNC: Set the passenger’s side temperature
to the same as the driver’s side.Fan
speedRear temperature
Passenger’s side
temperature
Windshield
defroster
button Driver’s side
temperature switch
Climate control buttons
ON/OFF
buttonAUTO button: Press, then
adjust the temperature to
your preferred setting.
Rear window
defogger/heated
mirror buttonPassenger’s side
temperature switch

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Rear Operation
Use the On-Demand Multi-Use Display (ODMD) touchscreen to operate the
system.
Rear Lock: Disable
operation from the
rear.
Rear temperature
up/down
On-Demand Multi-Use Display (ODMD)
Close the menuRear ON/OFF Rear AUTO
Fan speed Air ow control
mode
If Rear Lock is turned on in the front, rear controls
cannot be operated.
ODMD screen
Select the REAR icon to
enter the rear climate
control screen.
Rear Climate Control Buttons
Use the buttons on the back of the center console to operate the rear system.
Temperature
controlRear
AUTOON/OFF
buttonAir ow
control
modeFan speed
buttons
Heated Steering Wheel*
Heat the steering wheel to a comfortable
temperature when the vehicle is on.
Press the heated steering wheel button. Press the
button again to turn it off.
Heated steering wheel button
Heated Windshield Button*
Turn the vehicle on. Press the heated windshield
button to de-ice the windshield.
The heated windshield may automatically activate
when the outside temperature is below 4° C, and
deactivate when the temperature reaches 6° C.
Heated windshield
button
*if equipped (Canadian models)

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Seat Heaters and Ventilation*
Quickly warm or ventilate the seats when the vehicle is on.
Front Seat Heaters or Ventilation
Use the On-Demand Multi-Use Display (ODMD) touchscreen to operate the
front seat heaters or ventilation.
Select LO, MID, or
HI level.
+: Increase heating
or ventilation levels.
AUTO: The
system selects
the best setting
based on ambient
temperature. OFF: Turn the
system off. -: Decrease heating
or ventilation levels. Close the menu
ODMD screen
Select to enter the seat
heating or ventilation screen.
*if equipped
Second-Row Outer Seat Heaters*
Press the seat heater button on the back of the
center console to cycle through settings: HI, MID,
LO, and OFF. Indicators appear for each setting.
Heat-induced burns are possible when using seat heaters.
Persons with a diminished ability to sense temperature (e.g., persons with
diabetes, lower-limb nerve damage, or paralysis) or with sensitive skin should
not use the seat heaters.
WARNING
When the vehicle is turned off, the heating or ventilation setting returns to off at
the next vehicle start. If AUTO is selected, the setting remains in AUTO.
*if equipped
Customized Features
You can easily customize many features of your vehicle. The customized settings
are recalled every time you unlock the driver’s door with the remote (Driver 1 or
Driver 2). Settings are unique to each remote.
How to Change a Setting
The vehicle must be in Park (P) to select Vehicle Settings. Use the interface dial to
make and enter selections.
1. Press SETTINGS.
2. Select an option (System, Vehicle, Camera, Audio, Phone, Info, or Navi*).
3. Select a setting option, and make your preferred changes.
4. Press BACK to exit out of the menus.
Setting the Clock
On vehicles without navigation, use the interface dial to adjust the time in the
clock display. On vehicles with navigation, the time is automatically set using
GPS signals.
1. Press SETTINGS.
2. Select System Settings.
3. Select Clock Adjustment.
4. Rotate the interface dial to change the hour value. Press the interface dial to
select minutes, and rotate to change the value. Press the interface dial to exit
the screen.
5. Press BACK to exit out of the menus.
Settings screen
BACK
button
Interface
dialSETTINGS
button

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Basic Audio Operation
Connect audio devices and operate buttons and displays for the audio system.
USB Port
Connect a USB fl ash drive or other audio device, such as an iPod® or iPhone®.
1. Slide back the center console cover. Open the
USB port cover.
2. Install the fl ash drive or iPod cable to the USB
port.
Auxiliary Input Jack
Connect standard audio devices with a 1/8-inch (3.5 mm) stereo miniplug.
1. Slide back the center console cover. Open the
AUX cover.
2. Connect the device to the input jack.
3. Use the device to control the audio.
iPod and iPhone are trademarks of Apple, Inc.
State or local laws may prohibit the operation of handheld electronic devices while operating a
vehicle.
AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
Learn how to operate the vehicle’s audio system.
AC Power Outlet*
Located on the back of the center console. Power
is supplied when the vehicle is on for devices up to
115 volts rated 150 watts or less.
1. Open the cover.
2. Plug in the device slightly, turn it 90° clockwise,
then push it in all the way.
Do not use the AC power outlet for electric appliances that require high initial
peak wattage, such as cathode-ray tube type televisions, refrigerators, electric
pumps, etc. It is not suitable for devices that process precise data, such as
medical equipment, and that require an extremely stable power supply, such as
microcomputer-controlled electric blankets, touch sensor lamps, etc.
NOTICE
*if equipped
Accessory Power Socket
Located in the center console, front pocket, and
rear cargo area. Open the socket cover to use
power when the vehicle is on.
Do not insert an automotive type cigarette lighter element. This can overheat the
power socket.
NOTICE
Adjusting the Sound
Adjust various sound settings. Use the interface dial to make and enter
selections.
1. Press SETTINGS.
2. Select Audio Settings.
3. Select Sound.
4. Select the sound setting to adjust.
5. Adjust the setting to the desired level.
6. Press BACK to exit the menu.
Steering Wheel Controls
Operate certain functions of the audio system using the steering wheel controls.
Left selector wheel: Roll up or down to adjust
volume. Press to mute. Move (or hold) left or right
to change stations or tracks.
SOURCE button: Cycle through available audio
modes.
SOURCE buttonLeft selector wheel
FM/AM/SiriusXM® Radio
Move right or left for the next or previous station. Move and hold right or left for
the next or previous strong station.
CD/HDD*/iPod*/USB/Bluetooth® Audio
Move right for the next or previous track. Move and hold right or left for the next
or previous folder (CD/USB).
Pandora®/Aha™
Move right for the next song. Move and hold right or left for the next or previous
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On-Demand Multi-Use Display ( ODMD)
Operate the audio system using either the touchscreen or buttons.
The functions shown here can be used with most audio sources. Refer to
subsequent audio pages for more specifi c functions. Options that appear depend on
the selected audio source.
Power button Shortcuts (Audio
tab): Store up to six
AM, FM, or SiriusXM
stations or HDD
tracks.
More: Change screen
and sound settings, or
display menu options
for the selected audio
source. Sound: Adjust
sound settings.
Volume knob
Audio Source: Change
the audio source.
Select Edit Order to
arrange audio icons to
your preference.
BACK button:
Return to the
previous display. AUDIO button(s):
Display the audio
screen.
MENU button:
Display menu items
for the selected
audio source.
Interface dial (from the Audio
screen): Move up, down, left, and
right. Rotate and press ENTER to
make selections in the upper display.
button: Adjust
the upper screen
brightness.
SETTINGS button:
Choose Audio
Settings.
*if equipped
Interface dial (from
the Audio screen):
Rotate and press to
select preset stations
or the station list in
the upper display.
FM/AM Radio
Play FM or AM radio stations.
FM/AM radio display
Audio Source: Select
the FM or AM icon.
Scan: Scan for stations
with a strong signal.TAG*: Tag songs from
HD Radio and store to
a connected iPod or
iPhone.
Skip/seek bar: Find a
station with a strong
signal. Tune bar: Change the station.
Presets: Select and
hold a preset number
to store the current
station. Select a
preset to choose a
previously stored
station.