homelink Acura MDX 2017 Owner's Manual

Contents
This owner’s manual should be considered a permanent part of the
vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is sold.
This owner’s manual covers all models of your vehicle. You may find
descriptions of equipment and features that are not on your
particular model.
Images throughout this owner’s manu al (including the front cover)
represent features and equipment that are available on some, but
not all, models. Your particular mo del may not have some of these
features.
This owner’s manual is for vehicles sold in the United States and
Canada.
The information and specifications in cluded 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.2 Safe Driving P. 27
For Safe Driving P. 28 Seat Belts P. 33 Airbags P. 41
2Instrument Panel P. 73
Indicators P. 74 Gauges and Multi-Information Display (MID) P. 116
2Controls P. 133
Clock P. 134 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 135
Opening and Closing the Moonroof P. 162
Adjusting the Seats P. 186
2 Features P. 227
Audio System P. 228 Audio System Basic Operation P. 232
Customized Features P. 285 HomeLink® Universal Transceiver P. 307
2 Driving P. 347
Before Driving P. 348 Towing a Trailer P. 354
Parking Your Vehicle P. 445Multi-View Rear Camera* P. 455
2Maintenance P. 461
Before Performing Maintenance P. 462 Maintenance MinderTM P. 465
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 486
Remote Control and Wireless Headphone Care
* P. 503
2 Handling the Unexpected P. 513
Tools P. 514 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 515
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 541 Fuses P. 546
When You Cannot Open the Tailgate P. 556
2 Information P. 559
Specifications P. 560 Identification Numbers P. 562
Emissions Testing P. 565 Warranty Coverages P. 567
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Features
This chapter describes how to operate technology features.
Audio SystemAbout Your Audio System ................ 228
USB Ports ......................................... 229
Auxiliary Input Jack .......................... 230
Audio System Theft Protection ......... 230
Audio Remote Controls .................... 231
Audio System Basic Operation ........ 232
On Demand Multi-Use Display
TM....... 233
Audio/Information Screen ................ 239
Adjusting the Sound ........................ 243
Display Setup ................................... 244
Playing AM/FM Radio ....................... 245
Playing SiriusXM ® Radio ................... 249 Playing a CD .................................... 260
Playing an iPod ................................ 263
Playing Internet Radio ...................... 267
Playing a USB Flash Drive ................. 270
Playing
Bluetooth ® Audio................. 273
Siri Eyes Free .................................... 275
Audio Error Messages CD Player ......................................... 276
iPod/USB Flash Drive ........................ 277
Pandora ®......................................... 278
Aha
TM Radio ..................................... 280 General Information on the Audio
SystemSiriusXM ® Radio Service ................... 281
Recommended CDs ......................... 282
Compatible iPod, iPhone, and USB Flash Drives ................................................. 284
Customized Features ........................ 285
Defaulting All the Settings ............... 306
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver ... 307
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink®
Using HFL ........................................ 310
HFL Menus ...................................... 312
Compass
*.......................................... 344
* Not available on all models
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Features
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver
The 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 came wi th 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.
■Important Safety Precautions
1 HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver
Before programming HomeLi nk 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 re verse stop features. If it
does not, HomeLink may not be able to operate it.
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uuHomeLink ® Universal Transceiver uTraining HomeLink
Features
Training HomeLink
If it is necessary to erase a previously entered
learned code:
• Press and hold the two outside buttons for
about 20 seconds, until the red indicator
blinks. Release the bu ttons, and proceed to
step 1.
• If you are training the second or third
button, go directly to step 1.
The instructions on the next page should work for most gate or garage openers, but
may not work for all. For detailed instruct ions about your specific remote opener,
visit http://www.homelink.com or call (800) 355-3515.
Red Indicator
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uuHomeLink ® Universal Transceiver uTraining HomeLink
Features
■Training a Button1Training HomeLink
Retraining a Button
If you want to retrain a programmed button for a
new device, you do not ha ve 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 indi cator begins to blink.
2.
Quickly release the Home Link button and follow
steps 1 - 3 under “Training a Button.” You do not
need to press and rele ase the HomeLink button
again in step 2.
Indicator remains on
for about 25 secs.
Standard transmitter
Indicator remains on for
about 25 secs.
Rolling code transmitter
Erasing Codes
To erase all the codes, press and hold the two outside
buttons until the HomeLink i ndicator 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.
HomeLink® is a registered tra demark of Gentex
Corporation.4.
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 release the desi red HomeLink button. Hold the button on the remote
transmitter. Does the HomeLink indicato r (LED) change from slowly blinking to
constantly on or rapidly blinking? The pr ocess should take less than 60 seconds.
Press and hold the
programmed HomeLink
button for about a sec.
Does the device (garage
door opener) work? Press and release the Ho
meLink button. Press
and release the button on the remote every 2
secs.
Does the HomeLink indicator (LED) change from
slowly blinking to constantly on or rapidly
blinking ? The process should take less than 60
seconds.
Training
Complete Press and hold the HomeLink button again.
Press and hold the HomeLink
button again.
The remote-controlled device
should operate.
Training Complete The remote has a ro
lling 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 rapidly blinks.HomeLink LED is
constantly on.
YESNO
YES
YESNONO
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Information
Devices that Emit Radio Waves
The following products and systems on your vehicle emit radio waves when in operation.
Each of the above complies with the appropriate requirements or the required standards of FCC (Federal Communications Commissio n)
and Industry Canada Standard, described below:
As required by the FCC:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)
This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Changes or modifications not expres sly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with Indus try Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this
device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must ac cept any interference, including interference that may cause unde sired
operation of the device.
AcuraLink*
Audio System
Blind Spot Information System*
Bluetooth ® Audio
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ®
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver
Collision Mitigati on Braking SystemTM *
Immobilizer System
Remote Transmitter
Keyless Access System
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Remote Engine Start with Vehicle Feedback*
* Not available on all models
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Index
FluidsAutomatic Transmission .......................... 479
Brake ...................................................... 480
Engine Coolant ....................................... 477
Windshield Washer ................................. 480
Fog Lights ................................................. 170
Folding Down the Second Row Seat ...... 191
Folding Down the Third Row Seat .......... 197
Foot Brake ................................................ 431
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 44
Front Seats ................................................ 186
Adjusting ................................................ 186
Front Sensor Camera ............................... 388
Fuel ..................................................... 20, 456
Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions ............ 459
Gauge .................................................... 116
Instant Fuel Economy .............................. 120
Low Fuel Indicator..................................... 81
Range ..................................................... 120
Recommendation.................................... 456
Refueling ................................................ 456
Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions ............ 459
Fuel Fill Cap ................................................ 20
Fuel Fill Door ...................................... 20, 457
Unable to Unlock .................................... 555
Fuses ......................................................... 546
Inspecting and Changing ........................ 553
Locations ........................ 546, 549, 551, 552
G
Gasoline (Fuel)
Economy ................................................. 459
Gauge ..................................................... 116
Information ............................................. 456
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 81
Refueling ................................................. 456
Gauges ...................................................... 116
Gear Position Indicator ...................... 79, 376
Gear Shift Positions Automatic Transmission ........................... 374
Glass (care) ................................................ 509
Glove Box .................................................. 202
H
Handling the Unexpected ........................ 513
HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) ............................... 310
Auto Answer ........................................... 325
Automatic Import of Cellular Phonebook
and Call History ..................................... 327
Automatic Transferring ............................ 325
Displaying Messages ................................ 340
HFL Buttons ............................................. 310
HFL Menus .............................................. 312
HFL Status Display ................................... 311
Limitations for Manua l Operation ............ 311
Making a Call .......................................... 331
Options During a Call .............................. 337
Phone Setup ............................................ 317
Receiving a Call ....................................... 336 Receiving a Text Message/e-mail.............. 338
Ring Tone................................................ 326
Selecting a Mail Account ......................... 339
Speed Dial ............................................... 328
To Create a Security PIN .......................... 324
To Set Up a Text/e-mail message
Options ................................................. 322
Use Contact Photo .................................. 326
Hazard Warning Button .............................. 4
HDMI Jack ..................................................... 7
Head Restraints ........................ 192, 194, 195
Headlight Washers ................................... 177
Headlights ................................................. 167
Aiming .................................................... 481
Auto High-Beam System.......................... 171
Automatic Operation............................... 168
Dimming ......................................... 167, 170
Operating................................................ 167
Heated Door Mirrors ................................ 179
Heated Steering Wheel ............................ 210
Heated Windshield ................................... 179
Heater (Steering Wheel) .......................... 210
Heaters (Seat) ................................... 211, 212
HFL (HandsFreeLink ®)............................... 310
High Beam Indicator .................................. 84
Hill Start Assist System ............................. 371
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver ............ 307
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