climate control Acura MDX 2017 Navigation Manual

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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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Voice Control SystemVoice Recognition
System Setup
Voice Recognition
To achieve optimum voice recognition when using the navigation voice control
system:
•Make sure the correct screen is displa yed for the voice command that you are
using.
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• Close the windows and moonroof.
• Adjust the dashboard and side vents so air does not blow onto the microphone on
the ceiling.
• Speak clearly in a clear, natural speaking voice without pausing between words.
• Reduce any background noise and the climate controls fan speed if possible. The
system may misinterpret y our command if more than one person is speaking at
the same time.
• Refer to the Voice Help feature.
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1Voice Recognition
The voice control system can only be used from
the driver’s seat beca use the microphone unit
removes noises from the front passenger’s side.

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Voice Commands
Voice Commands.................................. 358
Voice Portal Screen .............................. 358
Navigation Commands ......................... 359
Useful Commands................................ 360
Phone Commands................................ 360
Audio Commands ................................ 361
On Screen Commands ......................... 361
Music Search Commands ..................... 361
General Commands ............................. 362
Climate Control Commands ................. 362
List of Categories ................................. 362

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Voice Commands
Voice Commands
Voice Portal Screen
When the d (Talk) button is pressed,
available voice commands appear on the
screen.
For a complete list of commands, say
“Voice Help” after the beep or select Voice
Help .
You can see the list of commands in Voice
Info on the Info menu screen. Select Info,
then select .
This can be only used when the phone is
connected. When the system recognizes
the Phone call command, the screen will
change the dedicated screen for the voice
recognition of the phone.
Call
Call
Dial by Number
Redial
Call History
This can be only used when the iPod or
HDD device is connected.
■ Phone Call
■Music Search
You can see a list of the available
commands on the screen.
Navigation Commands
Useful Commands
Phone Commands
Audio Commands
On Screen Commands
Music Search Commands
General Commands
Climate Control Commands
All Commands
Voice Settings
Getting Started
The screen changes the navigation screen. Address (English only)
*1
Place Name (English only)*1
Find Nearest POI Category
Go Home
Previous Destination
Address Book
Place Phone Number
■ Voice Help
■Navigation
*1: U.S. models only

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Voice CommandsNavigation Commands
Voice Commands
When the system recognizes the Audio
command, the screen will change the
dedicated screen for the voice recognition
of the audio.
Audio on
*1
Audio off*1
FM
AM
SXM
Disc
HDD
USB
iPod
Bluetooth
® Audio
Aha
AUX
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The screen changes the climate control
screen.
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■Audio
■Climate Control
Navigation Commands
The system accepts these commands on
the dedicated screen for the voice
recognition of the navigation.
What time is it?
What is today’s date?
Voice help (displays commands for
current screen)
Find nearest (specify place):
Fuel and auto
Acura dealers
Honda dealers
Gas station
Hydrogen station
Auto parts & electronics
Auto repair & maintenance
Car wash & detailing
Motorcycle dealers
Other car dealers
Roadside assistance
ATM and bank
ATM
Bank
■ General Commands
■Find Place Commands
Check cashing
Currency exchange
Community
Business
City hall
Civic center
Convention center
Court house
Higher education
Library
Post office
School
Emergency room
Hospital
Police station
Veterinarian
Lodging
Bed & breakfast
Hotel
Resort
Recreation
Amusement park
Golf course
Historical monument
Marina
Movie theater
Museum
Park
Continued*1: These commands toggle the function on and off, so the command may not match your intended action.

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Voice Commands
Play artist
Play album
Play track/song
Play composer
Play genre/category
Play playlist
List artist
List album
List composer
List genre/category
List playlist
General Commands
What time is it?
What is today's date?
■Play Commands
■List Commands
Climate Control Commands
The system accepts these commands on
the Climate control screen.
Climate control automatic
Climate control on
*
Climate control off*
Air conditioner on*
Air conditioner off*
Defrost on*
Defrost off*
Climate control vent
Climate control dash and floor
Climate control floor vents
Climate control floor and defrost
Fan speed up
Fan speed down
Fan speed <1-7>
Temperature up
Temperature down
Temperature max heat
Temperature max cool
Temperature <18-32> Degrees
List of Categories
The system accepts these commands (POI
category name) on the dedicated screen. Fuel/Auto
ATM/Bank
Community
Emergency
Lodging
Recreation
Restaurant
Shopping
Travel
*: These commands toggle the functi on on and off, so the command may not match your intended action.