Acura MDX 2017 Navigation Manual

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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 recept ion.
Signal noise from devices such as radar detectors, vehicle tracking devices, remote starters, and additional amplifiers can dis rupt 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 yo u 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Route guidance may conflict with street closures, road construction, detours, and out-of-date map data.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 info rmation by carefully observing roads, signs, and signals. Always use your own judgment and obey
traffic laws.
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System Limitations P. 344
00X31-TZ5-N300 2017 MDX Navigation Manual

Contents
2System Setup P. 21
Start-up 22 Voice Control System 24 Interface Settings 28 Personal Information 39
Routing 54 Guidance 63 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 127 Changing Your De stination 136 Resuming Your Trip 139
2Audio P. 141
Audio System 142 Audio Remote Controls 149 Audio Settings 150 Playing FM/AM Radio 154
Playing SiriusXM® Radio 159 Playing a Disc 177 Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio 184
Playing an iPod 196 Playing Internet Radio 208 Playing a USB Flash Drive 211 Playing Bluetooth® Audio 217
2Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® P. 221
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®222 Text/E-mail Message 254
2AcuraLink® P. 267
AcuraLink®268
2Rear Entertainment System P. 277
Rear Entertainment System 278 Rear Control Panel Operation 281Front Control Panel Operation 292Wireless Headphones 296
2Other Features P. 299
Trip Computer 300 Calendar 301 Information Functions 302 Multi-view Rear Camera* 304
Surround View Camera* 306 Troubleshooting 326
2 Troubleshooting P. 329
Troubleshooting 330 Error Messages 336
2Reference Information P. 341
System Initialization 342 System Limitations 344 Client Assistance 346 Legal Information 349
2Voice Commands P. 357
Voice Commands 358
Quick Reference GuideP.2
System SetupP.21
NavigationP.87
AudioP.141
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®P.221
AcuraLink®P.267
Rear Entertainment SystemP.277
Other FeaturesP.299
TroubleshootingP.329
Reference InformationP.341
Voice CommandsP.357
IndexP.363

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 (P47)
Register
1 home address.
Store contacts (P40)
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™ (P125)
Bypass congestion an d traffic incidents.
Subscription service
Avoid certain areas (P135)
Set streets and areas to detour around.
Add waypoints (P129)
Add up to
4 “pit stops” along your route.

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Quick Reference Guide
Rear Entertainment System (P277)
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 (P154)
SiriusXM® Radio (P159)
Compact Disc (P177)
iPod (P196)
USB Flash Drive (P211)
Bluetooth® Audio (P217)Hard Disk Drive (HDD) (P184)
Internet Radio (P208)
AcuraLink® (P268)
AcuraLink
® provides you with important informatio n 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® (P222)
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
NAV
REAR
NavigationAudio
Rear Entertainment System Voice Control
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®
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PHONE Button (P224)
mc AUDIO Button (P142)
Models without RES
lc FRONT AUDIO Button
ld REAR AUDIO Button
(P281)
leREAR 9 (Power) Button
Models with RES
lgMicrophone (P24)
ljh (Pick-Up) Button (P222)
ma J (Hang-Up/Back)
Button
(P222)
mb d (Talk) Button (P6)
lh Left Selector
Wheel
(P149)
liSOURCE Button
(P149)
4 NAV Button
5 CAMERA Button
6 BACK Button
7 a (Display Mode)
Button
(P74)
8 Interface Dial/ENTER
Button (P7)
9INFO Button
0 MENU Button
lb SETTINGS Button
Models with Surround View
Camera System
On Demand Multi-Use DisplayTM
Audio/Information Screen
2 9 (Power) Button
3 Volume Knob lf
E (Eject) Button

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Quick Reference GuideOn Demand Multi-Use Display™ Basic Operation
Places (P45)
Select to change an audio source.
ShortcutsSource
You can change the position of icons.
Select to display the
menu items.
Phone
(P234)
Audio (P147)
More
AM, FM, SiriusXM®, AhaTM
bn
: Select the preset station (AM/FM/AhaTM) or category (SiriusXM®).
Select and hold to search that station on preset screen. (AM/FM/SiriusXM®)
cx : Select to search the selected band for a station with a strong signal. (AM/FM)
Select a contents (Aha
TM).
bn : Select the channel. In channel mode, sele ct and hold to change the channel rapidly.
(SiriusXM
®)
 CD, HDD, USB flash drive, Bluetooth® Audio
bn : Select n to skip to the next folder, and b to skip to the beginning 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.
* For detail informations about Climate, see your owner's manual.
Select and hold a desired
number you want to store
the station.
Select to listen a preset
station.
Select
Tune.
Select Presets .

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Quick Reference GuideVoice Control Operation
Voice Portal Screen
aPress and release the d (Talk) button
on the top screen of any mode.
The system prompts you to say a voice
command and gives examples. Press
and release the d (Talk) button again
to bypass this prompt.
 The system beeps when ready for a
command. Press the J (Hang-Up/
Back) button to cancel.
 Available voice commands are
highlighted on the screen.
b Say a voice command.
After that, follow the voice prompt
and say a voice command.
The audio system is muted during voice
control mode.
 You can use other voice commands on
the Voice Portal screen.
Voice Command Index (P358)
 Say d “Voice Help” to enter supported
commands for the current screen. A
voice help tutorial is also available.
Voice Help (P16)
 During the voice control mode, press and
hold the J (Hang-Up/Back) button to
return to the Voice Portal screen.
 Set Voice Prompt to Off to bypass the
voice prompt.
Voice Recognition Settings (P26)
 Carefully read the usage note for the
voice control.
Voice Control System (P24)

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Quick Reference GuideInterface Dial/ENTER Button Operation
You will see these icons in each chapter.
They represent how you can operate the Interface Dial.
Changes scaleMap screens
Highlights menu optionsMenu screens
Rotate dial Press
ENTER
Move up Move left Move down Move right
Scrolls map
(8 directions)
Map screens
Selects labeled
function
Menu screens
Selects function Selects map icon
Map screens
Selecting Icon
Selects highlighted option
Menu screens
Rotate dial i Press ENTER u
Move
e up r down w left y right

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Quick Reference GuideHow to Enter Information
You can enter information (e.g., city names, street names, personal names, and business names comprising letters, numbers, and symbols)
when prompted on input screens.
Using the Interface Dial
Rotate i to highlight a character.
 Select to display upper/lower case characters.
 Select to display symbols an d accented characters.
 Select (or move e ) to edit the entered characters.
Press u to enter the highlighted character.
 Move y to select Space to enter a space character.
 Move w to select Delete to remove the last entered character.
 You can also use the touch sc reen to enter information.
Certain screen functions are limited or inoperable while the vehicle is moving.
Number of Hits
On input search screens, the number of hits in the map database is
displayed. Move r to select OK to display a list of possible entries.

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Quick Reference GuideMap Screen Legend
Map orientation (P76)
GPS signal strength
North up
Heading up Best reception
Good reception
No icon: Poor/No reception
Current map scale
Current street name
Map scale (P80)
Current vehicle position
(P78)Feature areas
Streets Landmark icons
(P71)
Park
Hospital
Shopping Mall
Golf Course Airport
Body of Water
Cemetery
University
Highway
State routes
pedestrian street
State line
One-way Acura dealer
Honda dealer
ATM
Parking lot
Parking garage
Hotel/Lodging
Gas station
Hospital
Post office
Restaurant
Highway exit information
3D map
School
Grocery store
AcuraLink® Message
icon (P14)
AcuraLink® signal indicator
Industrial complex
Military Base
Road
Unverified road
Scenic road