audio Acura MDX HYBRID 2020 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. 33
For Safe Driving P. 34 Seat Belts P. 39 Airbags P. 47
2Instrument Panel P. 83
Indicators P. 84 Gauges and Multi-Information Display (MID) P. 123
2Controls P. 141
Clock P. 142 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 143
Moonroof P. 170
Adjusting the Seats P. 194
2 Features P. 235
Audio System P. 236 Audio System Basic Operation P. 243
Rear Entertainment System (RES)* P. 342 Customized Features P. 362
2 Driving P. 447
Before Driving P. 448 Towing a Trailer P. 454Parking Your Vehicle P. 535Multi-View Rear Camera* P. 545
Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions P. 560
2 Maintenance P. 561
Before Performing Maintenance P. 562 Maintenance MinderTM P. 565
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 587
Remote Control and Wireless Headphone Care
* P. 602
2 Handling the Unexpected P. 613
Tools P. 614 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 615
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 642 Fuses P. 648
When You Cannot Open the Tailgate P. 659
2 Information P. 661
Specifications P. 662 Identification Numbers P. 664
Emissions Testing P. 667 Warranty Coverages P. 668
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Contents
Child Safety P. 62Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 80Safety Labels P. 81
Tailgate P. 158 Security System P. 165Opening and Closing the Windows P. 168
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 171 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 191
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience It ems P. 209 Climate Control System P. 222
Audio Error Messages P. 315General Information on the Audio System P. 323
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver P. 394 Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ® P. 397 AcuraLink ® P. 438
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines P. 455 When Driving P. 457 Braking P. 518
Surround View Camera System* P. 547 Refueling P. 557
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 569 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 582
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 591 12-Volt Battery P. 600 Remote Transmitter Care P. 601
Climate Control System Maintenance P. 604 Cleaning P. 605Accessories and Modifications P. 611
Power System Won’t Start P. 635 Jump Starting P. 638 Overheating P. 640
Emergency Towing P. 657 When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door P. 658
Refueling P. 660
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 665 Reporting Safety Defects P. 666
Authorized Manuals P. 670 Client Service Information P. 671
Quick Reference GuideP. 4
Safe DrivingP. 33
Instrument PanelP. 83
ControlsP. 141
FeaturesP. 235
DrivingP. 447
MaintenanceP. 561
Handling the UnexpectedP. 613
InformationP. 661
IndexP. 675
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Quick Reference Guide
Quick Reference Guide
Visual Index
❚Steering Wheel Adjustments (P190)
❚POWER Button (P171)
❚Navigation System
() See the Navigation System Manual
❚Information Screen (P248)
❚Hazard Warning Button
❚On Demand Multi-Use DisplayTM
❚Audio System (P236)
❚System Indicators (P84)
❚Gauges (P123)
❚Multi-Information Display
(MID)
(P125)
❚Climate Control System (P222)
❚Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror
Button
(P187)
❚ (Surround View Camera) Button*
(P548)
❚ (Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA ®)
System OFF) Button
(P507)
❚Parking Sensor System Button (P538)
❚Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM
(CMBSTM) OFF Button (P529)
❚Headlight Washer Button* (P185)
❚Heated Windshield Button* (P187)
❚Automatic Brake Hold Button (P522)
❚Road Departure Mitigation (RDM)
Button
(P495)
❚Electric Parking Brake Switch (P518)
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Quick Reference Guide
❚Wipers/Washers (P182)
❚Audio Remote Controls (P241)
❚Paddle Shifter (Shift down) (P472)
❚Paddle Shifter (Shift up) (P472)
❚Horn (Press an area around .)
❚Voice Control Buttons (P258)
❚Brightness Control (P186)
❚Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low
Speed Follow Buttons
(P478)
❚TRIP Button (P126)
❚Interval Button (P487)
❚Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) Button
(P500)
❚Multi-function Steering-wheel Controls
(P125)
❚Heated Steering Wheel Button* (P219)
❚Headlights/Turn Signals (P174, 175)
❚Fog Lights* (P178)
❚Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ® System Voice Control Buttons (P397)
❚MAIN Button (P478, 500)
* Not available on all models
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Quick Reference Guide
Features (P235)
Audio System (P243) For navigation system operation () See the Navigation System Manual
*1:Icons that appear on the screen vary by the source selected.
Information Screen
Audio Menu (CD Eject) Button
VOL / (Volume/Power) Knob
BACK Button Interface Dial (
ENTER/MENU
Button)
INFO Button
On Demand Multi-Use Display
TM
PHONE
Button
(Tune Down) Icon
*1
Source
(Day/Night) Button
Tune*1
CD Slot (Information) Icon
Preset Icons*1
(Tune Up) Icon*1
Stations*1
SCAN*1
SMARTPHONE Button
SETTINGS Button
Front /Rear*
NAV Button HD Radio List
*, *1
I
Not available on all models
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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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Controls
Security System
Immobilizer System
The immobilizer system prevents a key that has not been pre-registered from
starting the power system. Each key cont ains electronic transmitters that use
electronic signals to verify the key.
Pay attention to the follo wing when pressing the POWER button:
• Do not allow objects that emit strong radio waves near the POWER button.
• Make sure the key is not covered by or touching a metal object.
• Do not bring a key from another vehicle’s immobilizer system near the POWER
button.
• Do not put the key near magnetic items. Electronic devices, such as televisions
and audio systems emit strong magnetic fields. Note that even a key chain can
become magnetic.
Security System Alarm
The security system alarm activates when the tailgate, hood or doors are forcibly
opened. The alarm does not activate if the tailgate or doors are opened with the key,
remote transmitter or keyless access system.
However, the alarm activates if a door is op ened with the key and then the hood is
opened before the power mode is set to ON.
■When the security system alarm activates
The horn sounds intermittently, and some exterior lights flash.
■To deactivate the security system alarm
Unlock the vehicle using the key, remote tra nsmitter or keyless access system, or set
the power mode to ON. The system, along with the horn and flashing lights, is
deactivated.
1 Immobilizer System
NOTICE
Leaving the key in the vehicl e can result in theft or
accidental movement of the vehicleM
Always take the key with you whenever you leave the
vehicle unattendedM
Do not alter the system or add other devices to itM
Doing so may damage the system and make your
vehicle inoperableM
1 Security System Alarm
Do not alter the system or add other devices to it.
Doing so may damage the system and make your
vehicle inoperable.
The security system alarm continues for a maximum
of two minutes until the security system alarm
deactivates.
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Controls
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel
POWER Button
■Changing the Power Mode1POWER Button
POWER Button Operating Range
You can start the power system when the keyless
access remote is inside the vehicle.
The power system may also start if the keyless access
remote is close to the door or window, even if it is
outside the vehicle.
If the battery of the keyless access remote is getting
low, the power system may not start when you press
the POWER button. If the power system does not
start, refer to the following link.
2 If the Keyless Access Remote Battery is
Weak P. 636
Do not leave the power mode in ACCESSORY or ON
when you get out.
Operating Range
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK)
Indicator in the button is off.
The power to all electrical components is turned off.
ACCESSORY
The button blinks (in red).
Operate the audio system and other accessories in this
position.
ON
The button blinks (in red).
All electrical components can be used.
Press the button.
Indicator
Without pressing the
brake pedal
Press the button withou t the transmission in
(P.
Press the button with the transmission in
( P.
Put the transmission into
( P.
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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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Features
Audio System
About Your Audio System
The audio system features AM/FM radio and SiriusXM® Radio service. It can also play
audio CDs, WMA/MP3/AAC files, Hard Disk Dr ive (HDD) audio, USB flash drives, and
iPod, iPhone and Bluetooth® devices.
You can operate the audio system from th e remote controls on the steering wheel,
or the icons on the On Demand Multi-Use Display
TM.
1 About Your Audio System
SiriusXM ® Radio is available on a subscription basis
only. For more information on SiriusXM ® Radio,
contact a dealer.
2 General Information on the Audio System
P. 323
SiriusXM ® Radio is available in the United States and
Canada, except Ha waii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico.
SiriusXM ® is a registered trademark of SiriusXM
Radio, Inc.
Video CDs, DVDs
*, and 3-inch (8-cm) mini CDs are
not supported.
iPod, iPhone and iTunes are trademarks of Apple Inc.
State or local laws may prohibit the operation of
handheld electronic devi ces while operating a
vehicle.
When the screen is vi ewed through polarized
sunglasses, a rainbow pa ttern may appear on the
screen due to optical characteristics of the screen. If
this is disturbing, please operate the screen without
polarized sunglasses.
Remote Controls iPod
USB Flash
Drive
* Not available on all models
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