AUX Acura MDX HYBRID 2018 Owner's Manual

Visual Index
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Quick Reference Guide❙Power Window Switches (P169)
❙Hood Release Handle (P570)
❙Driver’s Side Interior Fuse Box (P650)
❙Driver’s Knee Airbag (P54)
❙Memory Buttons (P190)
❙SET Button (P190)
❙Shift Button
Electronic Gear Selector
(P465)
❙Rearview Mirror (P192)
❙Driver’s Front Airbag (P50)
❙Accessory Power Socket (P216)
❙Passenger’s Side Interior Fuse
Box
(P653)
❙Glove Box (P211)
❙Door Mirror Controls (P193)
❙Power Door Lock Master Switch (P156)
❙Driver’s Side Interior Fuse Box (P651)
❙Passenger’s Front Airbag (P50)
❙Power Tailgate Button (P161)
❙Fuel Fill Door Release Button
(P557)
❙Dynamic Mode Button (P474)
❙USB Ports (P237)
❙Auxiliary Input Jack (P240)
❙Accessory Power Socket* (P216)
❙AC Power Outlet* (P217)
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Quick Reference Guide
Models with rear entertainment system
Disc Slot
REAR (Power)
Button
(Eject) Button
Audio Remote Controls
(P241)
● 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
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Features
This chapter describes how to operate technology features.
Audio SystemAbout Your Audio System ................ 236
USB Ports ......................................... 237
Auxiliary Input Jack .......................... 240
Audio System Theft Protection ......... 240
Audio Remote Controls .................... 241
Audio System Basic Operation ........ 243
On Demand Multi-Use Display
TM....... 244
Information Screen .......................... 248
Adjusting the Sound ........................ 256
Display Setup ................................... 257
Voice Control Operation .................. 258 Playing AM/FM Radio ....................... 261
Playing SiriusXM
® Radio ................... 264
Playing a CD .................................... 275
Playing Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Audio ... 278
Playing an iPod ................................ 291
Song By Voice
TM (SBV) ...................... 294
Playing Pandora ®*1........................... 298
Playing a USB Flash Drive ................. 300
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio................. 303
Siri Eyes Free .................................... 305
Apple CarPlay .................................. 306
Android Auto................................... 310 Audio Error Messages
...................... 315
General Information on the Audio System ............................................. 323
Rear Entertainment System (RES)
*.. 342
Customized Features ........................ 362
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver ... 394
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®
Using HFL ........................................ 397
HFL Menus ...................................... 400
AcuraLink® ........................................ 438
*1: Available only on U.S. models.
* Not available on all models
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uuAudio System uAuxiliary Input Jack
Features
Auxiliary Input Jack
Use the jack to connect standard audio
devices.
1. Open the AUX cover.
2. Connect a standard audio device to the
input jack using a 1/8 inch (3.5 mm) stereo
miniplug.
u The audio system automatically switches
to the AUX mode.
Audio System Theft Protection
The audio system is disabled when it is di sconnected from the power source, such as
when the 12-volt battery is disconnected or goes dead. In certain conditions, the
system may display a code entry screen. If this occurs, reactivate the audio system.
■Reactivating th e audio system
1. Set the power mode to ON.
2. Turn on the audio system.
3. Press and hold the audio system power button for more than two seconds.
u The audio system is reac tivated when the audio co ntrol unit establishes a
connection with the vehicle control unit. If the control unit fails to recognize
the audio unit, you must go to a dealer and have the audio unit checked.
1 Auxiliary Input Jack
You can return to the AUX mode by selecting Source
on the On Demand Multi-Use Display
TM.
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uuAudio System uAudio Remote Controls
Continued
Features
Audio Remote Controls
Allows you to operate the audio system while 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.
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. 244
Models with rear entertainment system
Left Selector Wheel
SOURCE Button
* Not available on all models
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uuRear Entertainment System (RES)*uAuxiliary Console Panel
Features
Auxiliary Console Panel
Auxiliary input jacks and headphone connectors for the rear entertainment system
are on the back of the front console compartment.
V = Video jack
L = Left audio jack
R = Right audio jack
■Auxiliary input jacks
The system will accept auxiliary inputs from standard video games and video
equipment. Some video game power s upplies may cause poor picture quality.
■Headphone connectors
The headphones can also be used by connecting to the auxiliary console panel.
There are two headphone connectors for th e rear passengers. Each connector has
its own volume control.
Headphone Connectors
Auxiliary
Input
Jacks
Volume
Control
Knob
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uuRear Entertainment System (RES)*uRear Control Panel Operation
Features
Rear Control Panel Operation
The rear passengers can operate the system with the rear control panel.
(Play/Pause) Button
Press to play or pause the playback.TITLE SCROLL Button
Press to display the track title, artist, and other text information. MENU Button
Press to display the audio menu.
SETUP Button
Press to display the setup items.
CANCEL Button
Press to go back to the previous display or operation.
CATEGORY Bar
Press to change the category (SiriusXM ®).
DUAL Button
Press to change the screen mode to dual. SWAP Button
Press to swap left side screen and right side screen.
(Power) Button
Press to turn the system
on or off (when rear
power is turned on).
SINGLE Button
Press to change the screen mode to single.
(Light-up) Button
Press to illuminate the
buttons on the rear
control panel.
TUNE/SKIP Bar
Press or to search up and down the
selected band for a station with a strong signal
(FM/AM).
Press or to change tracks. Press and
hold to move rapidly within a track/file (Disc/
USB/DVD).
CH/FOLDER Bar
Press to change the channel (Radio) or
folder (Disc/USB). SOURCE Button
Press to select the audio source. Interface Dial,
3/4 //
(Directional) Buttons, and ENTER
Button
Rotate the interface dial or press
directional button to select items.
Press the ENTER button to make a
selection.
DVD bar
Press to change the DVD mode.
AUX bar
Press to change the input source
toggling through the auxiliary
input jack(s), HDMI port and USB
port (2.5A).
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uuRear Entertainment System (RES)*uRear Control Panel Operation
Features
Select between the two screen modes, single or dual.
2Rear Control Panel Operation P. 346
■Single mode
The selected source is displaye d in the center of the screen.
■Dual mode
Two separate screens are displayed side by side. You can only select one output
source from the front audio system. The other source must come from “REAR AUX
Video ” or “REAR AUX HDMI ”.
■Dual Screen Mode
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uuRear Entertainment System (RES)*uRear Control Panel Operation
Features
■Single mode to dual mode
■Dual mode to single mode
DVD
Press the DUAL
button. Select the side
(e.g., “Left
”).
Select a source
(e.g., “REAR
AUX Video”).
DVD
REAR AUX Video
Press the SWAP
button.
REAR AUX Video
DVD
DVD
REAR AUX Video
Press the
SINGLE button. Select a source
(e.g., “DVD”).DVD
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Index
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Index
Index
A
AAC................................................... 275, 300
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) .................. 523
AC Power Outlet ...................................... 217
Accessories and Modifications ................ 611
Accessory Power Sockets ......................... 216
Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System ............ 473
AcuraLink ................................................. 438
AcuraWatch
TM............................................ 26
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (LSF) ................................. 477
Indicator ................................................. 100
Additives Coolant .................................................. 577
Engine Oil ............................................... 572
Washer ................................................... 581
Additives, Engine Oil ............................... 572
Adjusting Armrest .................................................. 207
Front Seats.............................................. 195
Head Restraints ....................... 201, 203, 204
Headlights .............................................. 582
Mirrors.................................................... 192
Rear Seats ............................................... 206
Steering Wheel ....................................... 191
Temperature ........................................... 127
Agile Handling Assist ............................... 507
Air Conditioning System (Climate Control
System) .................................................... 222
Changing the Mode................................ 225 Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows ............................................... 228
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 604
Rear Climate Control System ................... 229
Sensors .................................................... 233
Synchronized Mode ................................. 226
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 222
Air Pressure ....................................... 592, 663
Airbags ........................................................ 47
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 53
After a Collision ......................................... 51
Airbag Care ............................................... 61
Driver’s Knee Airbag .................................. 54
Event Data Recorder .................................... 0
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 50
Indicator .............................................. 59, 93
Passenger Front Airbag Off Indicator ......... 60
Sensors ...................................................... 47
Side Airbags .............................................. 56
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 58
AM/FM Radio ............................................ 261
Android Auto ............................................ 310
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 523
Indicator .................................................... 93
Apple CarPlay ........................................... 306
Armrest ..................................................... 207
Audio Remote Controls ............................ 241
Audio System ............................................ 236
Adjusting the Sound ................................ 256
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................. 240
Error Messages ........................................ 315 General Information ................................ 323
HDD ........................................................ 278
Internet Radio ......................................... 298
iPhone............................................. 298, 325
iPod ........................................................ 291
MP3/WMA/AAC .............................. 275, 300
Reactivating ............................................ 240
Recommended CDs ................................. 324
Recommended Devices............................ 325
Remote Controls ..................................... 241
Security Code .......................................... 240
Theft Protection ...................................... 240
USB Flash Drives ...................................... 325
USB Port.................................................. 237
Authorized Manuals ................................ 670
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................. 157
Customize ....................................... 137, 378
Auto Engine Stop/Start .............................. 13
Auto High-Beam ....................................... 180
Indicator.................................................... 93
Automatic Brake Hold ............................. 521
Indicator.................................................. 521
Automatic Brake Hold System Indicator.................................................. 521
Automatic Folding Door Mirror .............. 194
Automatic Intermittent Wipers ............... 184
Automatic Lighting .................................. 177
Auxiliary Console Panel ........................... 343
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................. 240
Average Fuel Economy ............................ 127
Average Speed ......................................... 128
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