AcuraLink Acura MDX 2020 User Guide

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Features
Connect to the AcuraLink opera tor when trying to find a destination or for roadside
assistance. 1.Press the LINK button.
u Connection to the operator begins.
2. Talk to the operator.
u To disconnect, select End Call or press
the (Hang-up/back) button on the
steering wheel.
■Operator Assistance1 Operator Assistance
Remain attentive to road conditions and driving
during operator assistance.
LINK Button
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AcuraLink sends you messages on vehicle
features, safety and emissions recall
campaigns, maintenance reminders, and
diagnostic information.
When you receive a new message, an icon
appears on the information screen.
■Message category
There are six message categories.
• Feature Guide : Appears for the first 30 days of ownership, introducing vehicle
features each day.
• Quick Tips : Supplements your Owner’s Manual with updated vehicle
information.
• Diagnostic Information : Appears when a warning in dicator or message comes
on.
Rotate to select Check Later or Check Now .
u Selecting Check Now lets you know if you should see a dealer immediately or
later in accordance with the warning severity level.
• Scheduled Dealer Appointment : An appointment made through the Acura
server or Acura Owners website can be re scheduled or canceled from this option.
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•Maintenance Minder: Lets you know which maintenance item is due along with
a reminder message.
• Recalls/Campaigns : Reminds you of a recall or important safety information.
You should also be notified by mail.
■AcuraLink Message1 AcuraLink Message
Messages may not appear immediately after your
vehicle purchase. It can ta ke several days for your
dealer to register your vehicle’s ID.
If an icon includes an excl amation point, it indicates
that Acura gives high priority to this message
compared to the one without.
•: An unread message with high priority
•: An unread message
Message Icon
1 Message category
Message categories can be added, edited, or deleted
through broadcast me ssages from Acura.
You can call your dealer, find the nearest dealer, or
schedule appointments from the message options in
Maintenance Minder , Recalls/Campaigns, and
Diagnostic Information .
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■Reading a message
1.Press the INFO button or press , follow
the message on the information screen.
2. Rotate to select AcuraLink/Messages ,
then press .
u AcuraLink messages appears.
3. Rotate to select a category, then press
.
u If there are unread messages in a
category, a message icon appears next to
that category.
4. Rotate to select a message you want to
read, then press .
■Message Options
While a message is displayed, you can use options to take immediate action to the
message.
Available options are:
• Read Messages Aloud : Reads the message aloud. Select Stop Reading
Messages to cancel it.
• View Full Message : Displays the entire message.
• Phone number : Dials a number displayed in the message via HFL.
• Delete: Deletes the displayed message.
• Call Your Dealer : Calls your Acura dealer using HFL.
• Find Acura Dealer : Searches for the nearest Acura dealer.
• Roadside Assistance : Makes a call to the number for the Roadside Assistance
service.
• Schedule Dealer Appoi… : Automatically sets an appointment date at your
dealer.
1 Reading a message
If there is no message listed on the menu, each
category items are gray ed out and cannot be
selected.
The message icon disappears once you read the
message.
However, the exclamation mark that indicates that
the message has a high priority remains.
•: A read message with high priority.
1 Message Options
The available options vary by message category.
You can delete all message s in a category at once.
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■Dealer Appointments
You can confirm the scheduled appointment date when you receive a
Maintenance Minder , Recalls/Campaigns , or Diagnostic Information
message, or reschedule an y existing appointments.
1. Select a Maintenance Minder , Recalls/Campaigns, Diagnostic Information ,
or Scheduled Dealer Appointment message.
2. Rotate to select Schedule Dealer Appoi… or Reschedule Appoint…
(depending on the screen). Press .
u A suggested time and date are displayed.
3. Rotate to select Confirm Appointment . Press to accept the time and
date.
4. Press to select OK.1Dealer Appointments
To set up an automated de aler appointment when a
regular maintenance is due , visit the Acura Owners
website at owners.acura.com (U.S.) or
www.acura.ca/owners/acuralink (Canada), and set
the required option. A remi nder message will be sent
as the date for the dealer appointment approaches. A
reminder message will also be sent if you schedule an
appointment online using Schedule Service
Appointment function.
If you are not satisfied with the proposed
appointment date and time, ca ll your dealer directly.
To cancel the scheduled appointment, select Cancel
Appointment when a message is displayed.
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You can confirm your AcuraLink subscription status.
1.Press the SETTINGS button.
2. Rotate to select AcuraLink Settings ,
then press .
u Repeat the procedure to select
AcuraLink Subscription Status .
■AcuraLink Subscription Status
Signal Strength
ItemInformation
You can check the signal strength.
Current ContractThe AcuraLink subscription numb er and subscription level is
displayed.
ServiceYou can confirm the type of service.
SubscriptionYou can confirm the expiration date.
StatusThe following message can be displayed:●Check Antenna : There is a problem with the AcuraLink
antenna. Contact a dealer.
●No Signal : Signal is not received.●No data: The signal is received, but some error has occurred
in the system.
●OK : The system is receiving the signal or traffic data*.
* Not available on all models
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Index
Index
A
AAC.................................................... 268, 293
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ................... 535
AC Power Outlet ....................................... 214
Accessories and Modifications ................. 623
Accessory Power Sockets .......................... 213
AcuraLink .................................................. 435
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low
Speed Follow ........................................... 489
Indicator .................................................... 95
Additives
Coolant ................................................... 589
Washer .................................................... 592
Adjusting
Armrest ................................................... 204
Front Seats .............................................. 191
Head Restraints........................ 198, 200, 201
Headlights ............................................... 593
Mirrors .................................................... 188
Rear Seats................................................ 203
Steering Wheel ........................................ 187
Temperature ............................................ 122
Agile Handling Assist ................................ 520
Air Conditioning System (Climate Control System) .................................................... 219
Changing the Mode ................................ 222
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ............................................... 225
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 617
Rear Climate Control System ................... 226
Sensors .................................................... 230 Synchronized Mode................................. 223
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 219
Air Pressure ....................................... 603, 677
Airbags ........................................................ 41
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 47
After a Collision ........................................ 45
Airbag Care............................................... 55
Driver’s Knee Airbag.................................. 48
Event Data Recorder .................................... 0
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 44
Indicator.............................................. 53, 86
Passenger Front Airbag Off Indicator ......... 54
Sensors ..................................................... 41
Side Airbags .............................................. 50
Side Curtain Airbags.................................. 52
AM/FM Radio ............................................ 254
Android Auto ........................................... 303
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 535
Indicator.................................................... 86
Apple CarPlay ........................................... 299
Armrest ..................................................... 204
Audio Remote Controls ........................... 237
Audio System ............................................ 232
Adjusting the Sound................................ 249
Auxiliary Input Jack.................................. 236
Error Messages ........................................ 308
General Information ................................ 316
HDD ........................................................ 271
iPhone............................................. 291, 318
iPod ........................................................ 284
MP3/WMA/AAC .............................. 268, 293 Pandora
®.............................................. 291
Reactivating ............................................ 236
Recommended CDs ................................ 317
Recommended Devices ........................... 318
Remote Controls ..................................... 237
Security Code ......................................... 236
Theft Protection ...................................... 236
USB Flash Drives...................................... 318
USB Port ................................................. 233
Authorized Manuals ................................ 685
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................ 154
Customize ...................................... 132, 374
Auto High-Beam ...................................... 176
Indicator ................................................... 86
Auto Idle Stop .......................................... 480
OFF Button ............................................. 481
Auto Idle Stop Indicator (Green) .............. 92
Auto Idle Stop System Indicator (Amber) ..................................................... 92
Automatic Brake Hold ............................. 533
Indicator ................................................. 533
Automatic Brake Hold System
Indicator ................................................. 533
Automatic Folding Door Mirror .............. 190
Aut omatic Intermittent W

ipers .............. 180
Automatic Lighting .................................. 173
Automatic Transmission .......................... 471
Creeping................................................. 471
Fluid ....................................................... 591
Kickdown ............................................... 471
Operating the Shift Button ...................... 474
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