android auto Acura MDX 2020 Owner's Manual

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Quick Reference Guide
Models with rear entertainment system
Disc Slot
REAR (Power)
Button
(Eject) Button
Audio Remote Controls
(P237)
●SOURCE Button
Press to change the audio mode: FM/AM/
SiriusXM ®/CD/Rear DVD
*/HDD*/USB/iPod/
Apple CarPlay/Android Auto/ Bluetooth®
Audio/Pandora ®
*/AUX.●Left Selector Wheel
Roll to adjust the volume up/down.
Radio: Move to a side to change the
preset station.
Move to a side and hold to select
the next or previous strong station.
CD/HDD
*/USB device:
Move to a side to skip to the
beginning of the next song or
return to the beginning of the
current song.
Move to a side and hold to change
a folder.
Left Selector Wheel
SOURCE Button
* Not available on all models
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uuGauges and Multi-Information Display (MID) uMID
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Instrument Panel
The indicators on th e display show the
amount of torque being transferred to the
right front, left front, right rear, and left rear
wheels.
2 Super Handling-All Wheel DriveTM (SH-
AWD® )* P. 521
Shows the current mode for Dynamic Mode.
2Integrated Dynamics System P. 486
■Compass
Shows the compass screen.
■Turn-by-Turn Directions
When driving guidance is provided by the navigation system* or Android Auto, turn-
by-turn directions to your destination appear.
2 Refer to the Navigation System Manual
2 Android Auto P. 303
■SH-AWD® Torque Distribution Monitor*
■Current Mode for Dynamic Mode
■Navigation1 Navigation
You can select whether the turn-by-turn display
comes on or not during the route guidance.
2 Customized Features P. 126, 358
* Not available on all models
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Features
This chapter describes how to operate technology features.
Audio SystemAbout Your Audio System ................ 232
USB Ports ......................................... 233
Auxiliary Input Jack .......................... 236
Audio System Theft Protection ......... 236
Audio Remote Controls .................... 237
Audio System Basic Operation ........ 239
On Demand Multi-Use Display
TM....... 240
Information Screen .......................... 244
Adjusting the Sound ........................ 249
Display Setup ................................... 250
Voice Control Operation .................. 251 Playing AM/FM Radio ....................... 254
Playing SiriusXM
® Radio ................... 257
Playing a CD .................................... 268
Playing Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Audio ... 271
Playing an iPod ................................ 284
Song By Voice
TM (SBV) ...................... 287
Playing Pandora ®*1........................... 291
Playing a USB Flash Drive ................. 293
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio................. 296
Siri Eyes Free .................................... 298
Apple CarPlay .................................. 299
Android Auto................................... 303 Audio Error Messages
...................... 308
General Information on the Audio System ............................................. 316
Rear Entertainment System (RES)
*.. 335
Customized Features ........................ 358
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver ... 390
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink®
Using HFL ........................................ 393
HFL Menus ...................................... 396
AcuraLink®
*....................................... 435
Compass*.......................................... 443
*1: Available only on U.S. models.
* Not available on all models
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uuAudio System uUSB Ports
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Features
USB Ports
■In the front console compartment
Install the device USB connector or the USB
flash drive to the USB port (2.5A). u The USB port (2.5A) is for charging
devices, playing audio files and
connecting compatib le phones with
Apple CarPlay or Android Auto.
u To prevent any potenti al issues, be sure
to use an Apple MFi Certified Lightning
Connector for Apple CarPlay, and for
Android Auto, the USB cables should be
certified by USB-IF to be compliant with
USB 2.0 Standard.
The USB ports (2.5A) are only for charging
devices.1 USB Ports
•Do not leave the iPod or USB flash drive in the
vehicle. Direct sunlight and high temperatures may
damage it.
•We recommend that you us e a USB cable if you are
attaching a USB flash drive to the USB port.
•Do not connect the iPod or USB flash drive using a
hub.
•Do not use a device such as a card reader or hard
disk drive, as the device or your files may be
damaged.
•We recommend keeping y our data backed up
before using the device in your vehicle.
•Displayed messages may vary depending on the
device model and software version.
The USB port can supply up to 2.5A of power. It does
not output 2.5A unless requested by the device.
For amperage details, read the operating manual of
the device that ne eds to be charged.
USB charge
USB Port
(2.5A)
USB Ports (2.5A)
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uuAudio System uAudio Remote Controls
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Features
Audio Remote Controls
Allows you to operate the audio system wh ile driving. The information is shown on
the multi-information display (MID). SOURCE Button
Cycles through the audio modes as follows:
FM AM SiriusXM® CD Rear DVD
*
HDD* USB/iPod/Apple CarPlay/Android
Auto Bluetooth ® Audio Pandora ®*
AUX
Left Selector Wheel
Roll Up: To increase the volume.
Roll Down: To decrease the volume.
Push: To mute. Push again to unmute.
• When listening to the radio
Move to the right: To select the next preset radio station.
Move to the left: To select the previous preset radio station.
Move to the right and hold: To select the next strong station.
To select the next channel. (SiriusXM ® only)
Move to the left and hold: To select the previous strong station.
To select the previous channel. (SiriusXM ® only)
• When listening to a CD, HDD
*, iPod, USB flash drive, or Bluetooth ® Audio
Move to the right: To skip to the next song.
Move to the left: To go back to the beginning of the current or previous song.
Move to the right and hold: To go to the next folder. (Bluetooth® Audio only)
Move to the left and hold: To go to the previous folder. ( Bluetooth® Audio only)
1Audio Remote Controls
Some mode appears only when an appropriate
device or medium is used.
Depending on the Bluetooth® device you connect,
some functions may not be available.
If you operate some remote control switch while rear
source mode is selected, the rear source mode
changes to the front source mode. 2 Selecting an Audio Source P. 240
Models with rear entertainment system
Left Selector Wheel
SOURCE Button
* Not available on all models
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uInformation Screen
Features
Information Screen
Displays the navigation*, HFL information, clock/wa llpaper, trip computer, Apple
CarPlay and Android Auto. From this screen, you can go to various setup options.
Press the NAV
*, PHONE , INFO and SMARTPHONE buttons to go to the
corresponding display.
■Switching the Display
SMARTPHONE Button
PHONE Button INFO Button
Phone Info Smartphone
SMARTPHONE Button
PHONE Button
NAV Button INFO Button
Models with navigation system
Models without navigation system
Navigation*
* Not available on all models
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uInformation Screen
Features
Deleting the history manually
1. Press on the History of Trip A screen to select Delete History.
2. A confirmation message appears on the screen. Rotate to select Yes, then
press .
Clock :
Shows a clock screen and an image you import.
Traffic Incidents
*:
Shows a traffic incidents list.
2 Refer to the Navigation System Manual
Voice Recognition Guide*:
Shows a voice recognition guide screen.
■Smartphone
Displays the Apple CarPlay or Android Auto.
2 Apple CarPlay P. 299
2 Android Auto P. 303
* Not available on all models
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uPlaying Pandora ®*1
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Features
1.Select Stations .
2. Select an item to select a track.
■Create Station
You can create a station by Genre, Current
Track or Current Artist .
1. Select Stations .
2. Select Create Station .
3. Select the item you want to create a station.
You can also create a st ation by the following
procedure.
1. Select track name or artist name.
2. Select Yes.
■Select the connecting method
If the two devices that install Pandora app are connected via the USB and Bluetooth®
connection separately, you can select the USB or Bluetooth® connection to use the
Pandora ®.
1. Select the PANDORA on the source list screen.
2. Select USB or Bluetooth .
■How to Select a Track from the Stations List1Playing Pandora ®*1
Pandora® is a personalized Internet radio service that
selects music based on an artist, track, or genre a user
enters, and streams what is likely to be of interest.
To use this service in your vehicle, the Pandora ® app
must first be installed on your phone. Visit
www.pandora.com . for more information.
If you cannot operate Pandora ® through the audio
system, it may be streaming through Bluetooth®
Audio. Make sure Pandora ® mode on your audio
system is selected.
Available operating functi ons vary on software
versions. Some functions ma y not be available on the
vehicle’s audio system.
If there is a problem, you may see an error message
on the On Demand Multi-Use Display
TM.
2 Pandora ® P. 312
There are restrictions on the number of tracks you
can skip or dislike in a given hour.
If your phone is connec ted to Android Auto,
Pandora ® is only available through the Android Auto
interface.
Visit the Android Auto website to check
compatibility.
Select track or artist name.
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Features
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio
Your audio system allows you to listen to music from your Bluetooth-compatible
phone.
This function is available when the phone is paired and connected to the vehicle’s
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) system.
2 Phone Setup P. 401
1Playing Bluetooth ® Audio
Not all Bluetooth-enabled phones with streaming
audio capabilities are compatible with the system.
For a list of compatible phones:
•U.S.: Visit www.handsfreelink.com/Acura, or call 1-
888-528-7876.
•Canada: For more info rmation on smartphone
compatibility, call 1-855-490-7351.
In some states, it may be il legal to perform some data
device functions while driving.
If more than one phone is paired to the HFL system,
there will be a delay before the system begins to play.
Some functions may not be available on some
devices.
If a phone is currently conne cted via Apple CarPlay or
Android Auto, Bluetooth® Audio from that phone is
unavailable. However, a se cond previously paired
phone can stream Bluetooth® Audio by selecting
Connect to Audio from the Edit Bluetooth
Device .
2 Phone Setup P. 401Source
Select to change an audio
source.
VOL/ (Volume/Power)
Knob
Press to turn the audio
system on and off.
Turn to adjust the
volume.
(Information) Icon
Select to display the
current file details.
Select to display the
previous screen.
Skip/Seek Icons
Select or to change files.
On Demand Multi-Use DisplayTM
Play Icon
Pause Icon Browse
Select to display
the track list
screen. Audio Menu
Select to display
the menu items.
Folder Up/Down Icons
Select or to change
folders.
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Features
Android Auto
When you connect an Android phone to the audio system via the 2.5A USB port
( ), Android Auto is automatically initiated. When connected via Android Auto,
you can use the information screen to acce ss the Phone, Google Maps (Navigation),
Google Play Music, and Google Now functions. When you first use Android Auto, a
tutorial will appear on the screen.
We recommend that you comple te this tutorial while safely parked before using
Android Auto.
2 USB Ports P. 233
2 Auto Pairing Connection P. 306
1Android Auto
To use Android Auto, you need to download the
Android Auto app from Google Play to your
smartphone.
Only Android 5.0 (Lollipop) or later versions are
compatible with Android Auto.
Bluetooth A2DP cannot be used with Android Auto
phone.
Park in a safe place befo re connecting your Android
phone to Android Auto and when launching any
compatible apps.
To use Android Auto, connect the USB cable to the
2.5A USB port ( ).
2 USB Ports P. 233
When your Android phone is connected to Android
Auto, it is not possible to use the Bluetooth® Audio.
However, other previously paired phones can stream
audio via Bluetooth ® while Android Auto is
connected. 2 Phone Setup P. 401
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