ACURA MDX 2022 Owners Manual

uuAudio System Basic Operation uApple CarPlay
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Features
■Connecting Apple CarPlay using the USB cable to the USB port
1. Ensure Siri is enabled on your iPhone.
2. Connect the iPhone to the USB port using the USB cable.
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uThe confirmation screen will be displayed.
3. Select Enable Apple CarPlay .
u If prompted on your device, click Allow to allow Apple CarPlay while your
phone is locked.
You may change the consent settings under the Connections settings menu.
■Set up Apple CarPlay wirelessly by Bluetooth® pairing
1. Ensure Siri is enabled on your iPhone.
2. Pair and connect the iPhone to the vehicle’s Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ®.
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3.A screen with option to select Continue with Bluetooth or Change to CarPlay
is provided.
4. Select Change to CarPlay .
5. Your iPhone will request your permission to accept wireless Apple CarPlay. Accept
the request to complete setup.
■Enabling Apple CarPlay1 Enabling Apple CarPlay
You can use the method below to access Apple
CarPlay settings. Here you can connect to/
disconnect from devices, de lete a device or change
permissions to enable or disable a device:
Press the (home) button  Select Settings 
Connections  Apple CarPlay  Select device
Use of user and vehicle information
The use and handling of user and vehicle information
transmitted to/from your iP hone by Apple CarPlay is
governed by the Apple iOS terms and conditions and
Apple’s Privacy Policy.
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■Set up Apple CarPlay wirele ssly on the home screen
1. Ensure Siri is enabled on your iPhone.
2. Select Apple CarPlay on the home screen, then select Connect Phone.
3. Select + Connect New Device .
4. Start Bluetooth ® pairing.
5. Select Enable Apple CarPlay on the disclaimer.
6. Your iPhone will request your permission to accept wireless Apple CarPlay. Accept
the request to complete setup.
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Press and hold the (Talk) button to activate Siri.
(Talk) Button:
Press and hold to activate Siri.
Press again to deactivate Siri.
Press and release to activate st andard voice recognition system.
■Operating Apple CarPlay with Siri1Operating Apple CarPlay with Siri
Below are examples of questions and commands for
Siri:
•What movies are playing today?
•Call dad at work.•What song is this?
•How’s the weather tomorrow?
•Read my latest email.•Find a table for four tonight in Chicago.
For more information, please visit
www.apple.com/ios/siri .
(Talk) Button
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uAndroid Auto
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Features
Android Auto
When you connect an Android phone to the audio system via the USB port or
wirelessly, Android Auto is automatically initiated. When connected via Android
Auto, you can use the vehicle’s audio/info rmation screen to access the Phone, Maps,
Music, and messaging features other supported apps in your Android phone.
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1Android Auto
Android Auto connection requires the following:
•Depending on the phone ma nufacturer, Android
8.0, 9.0 or 10.0.
•Android Auto app version 4.7 or higher.
•A Google-branded or Samsung-branded phone
with Android 10.0, or;
•A smartphone with Androi d 11.0+ and with 5 GHz
WiFi. Can be any smartphone brand.
If your phone does not have Android Auto, download
it from the app store.
Park in a safe place befo re connecting your Android
phone to Android Auto and when launching any
compatible apps.
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
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Apple CarPlay and Android Auto cannot run at the
same time.
For Wireless Android Auto
Android Auto Icon
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• Maps
Display Google Maps and use the navigation function just as you would with your
Android phone. When the vehicle is in motion, it is not possible to make keyboard
entries. Stop the vehicle in a safe location to undertake a search or provide other
inputs.
Only one navigation system (pre-installed navigation or Android Auto) can give
directions at a time. When you are usin g one system, directions to any prior
destination set on the other system will be canceled, and the system you are
currently using will direct you to your destination.
The audio/information screen shows you turn-by-turn driving directions to your
destination.
• Play Music
Play Google Play Music and music apps that are compatible with Android Auto.
• Phone
Make and receive phone calls as well as listen to voicemail.
• Exit
Select the Exit icon to go back to the home screen.
■Android Auto Features1Android Auto
For details on c ountries and regions where Android
Auto is available, as well as information pertaining to
function, refer to the Android Auto homepage.
Screens may differ depending on the version of the
Android Auto app you are using.
Android Auto Operating Requirements &
Limitations
Android Auto requires a compatible Android phone
with an active cellular connection and data plan.
Your carrier’s rate plans will apply.
Changes in operating systems, hardware, software,
and other technology integral to providing Android
Auto functionality, as well as new or revised
governmental regulations, may result in a decrease or
cessation of Android Auto functionality and services.
Acura cannot and does not provide any warranty or
guarantee of future Android Auto performance or
functionality.
It is possible to use 3r d party apps if they are
compatible with Android Auto. Refer to the Android
Auto homepage for informat ion on compatible apps.
Models with navigation system
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Operate Android Auto with your voice.
•
You can check Android notifications.
• (Android Auto Home)
Display useful information organized by Android Auto into simple cards that
appear just when they’re needed.
When you connect an Android phone to the unit via the USB port or wirelessly,
Android Auto is automatically initiated.
Before setting up a connection, ensure that the Android Auto app is closed on the
phone.
■Connecting Android Auto using the USB cable to the USB port
To enable Android Auto after connecting an Android phone to the system, select
Enable Android Auto on the screen.
You may change the consent settings under the Connections settings menu.
■Set up Android Auto wirelessly by Bluetooth® pairing
1. Pair and connect the Android phone to the vehicle’s Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ®.
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2.A privacy policy statemen t will appear. Select Change to Android Auto .
3. Your phone will display various screens that request your permissions needed for
Android Auto. Accept the requests to complete setup.
■Android Auto Setup1Android Auto Setup
Only initialize Android Au to when you are safely
parked. When Android Auto first detects your phone,
you will need to set up your phone so that auto
pairing is possibl e. Refer to the instruction manual
that came with your phone.
You can use the method below to change Android
Auto settings after you have completed the initial
setup:
Press the (home) button Select Settings
Connections Android Auto Select device
Use of user and vehicle information
The use and handling of user and vehicle information
transmitted to/from your phone by Android Auto is
governed by the Google’s Privacy Policy.
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■Set up Android Auto wirele ssly on the home screen
1. Select Android Auto on the home screen, then select Connect Phone.
2. Select + Connect New Device .
3. Start Bluetooth ® pairing.
4. A privacy policy statemen t will appear. Select Enable Android Auto .
5. Your phone will display various screens that request your permissions needed for
Android Auto. Accept the re quests to complete setup.
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uAndroid Auto
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Press and hold the (Talk) button to operate Android Auto with your voice.
(Talk) Button:
Press and hold to operate Android Auto with your voice.
Press and release to activate st andard voice recognition system.
■Operating Android Auto with Voice Recognition1Operating Android Auto with Voice Recognition
Below are examples of co mmands you can give with
voice recognition:
•Reply to text.
•Call my wife.•Navigate to Acura.
•Play my music.
•Send a text message to my wife.•Call flower shop.
For more information, please refer to the Android
Auto homepage.
You can also activate the voice recognition function
by selecting the icon in the lower-left corner of
the screen.
(Talk) Button
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Audio Error Messages
iPod/USB Flash Drive
If an error occurs while playing an iPod or USB flash driv e, you may see the following
error messages. If you cannot clear the error message, contact a dealer.
Error MessageSolution
USB Error
Appears when an incompatible device is connected. Disconnect the device. Then turn
the audio system off, and turn it on again. Do not reconnect the device that caused the
error.
Appears when an unsupported iPod is connect ed. If it appears when a supported iPod
is connected, update the iPod software to the newer version.
Appears when an unsupported device is conn ected. If it appears when a supported
device is connected, reconnect the device.
Appears when unsupported form ats are in the device. Check that compatible files are
stored on the device.
The selected file cannot be played on this
systemAppears when the files in the USB flash driv e are copyright protected or an unsupported
format.
No Data
Appears when the iPod is empty.
Appears when the USB flash drive is empty.
Check that compatible files are stored on the device.
USB Hub ErrorAppears when the USB hub with plural USB devices is connected. Disconnect the USB
hubs and directly connect the device to the USB port using the extension cable.
iPod
USB flash drive
iPod
USB flash drive
iPod and USB flash drive
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uuAudio Error Messages uAndroid/Apps
Features
Android/Apps
If an error occurs while using the audio system or apps, you may see the following
error messages. If you cannot clear the error message, contact a dealer.
*1:****part is variable characters, and will change depending upon where an error
occurs.
Error MessageSolution
Unfortunately, **** has
stopped.*1Error has occurred within app, select OK on the screen to close the app.
**** isn't responding. Do
you want to close it?*1
App is not responding.
Select Wait if you can wait for a response from app a little longer. If it does not respond even if you keep
waiting, select OK to close the app and start it up. If the error message continues, perform Factory Data
Reset .
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