ECO mode Acura MDX 2009 Service Manual

MenuWhen you select‘‘MENU ’’with the
or
button, the screen changes to
the DVD's title menu. Play Mode
When you select
‘‘PLAY MODE’’
with the
or
button, you can
change the DVD's Audio, Subtitle or
Angle setting.
‘‘ Audio ’’To change the Audio setting,
highlight ‘‘Audio ’’from the play
mode menu with the ▼or▲ button
and press the ENT button. A
submenu of the dubbed language
appears. You can select another
language by pressing the
or
button. The sound characteristics
(Dolby Digital, LPCM, MPEG Audio,
dts) recorded with the selected
language is also displayed next to the
language.
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Aspect RatioYou can set the screen mode to these
settings:●Normal●Wide●Zoom●Full
Select the‘‘Aspect Ratio ’’by pressing
the
or
button, then press the
ENT button.
The selectable setting menu is
displayed, and the current setting is
highlighted in blue.
Select the desired setting by
pressing the
or
button, then
press the ENT button. The selected setting will be
highlighted in blue for one second,
and the screen returns to the play
mode in the selected setting.
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Compass OperationCanadian MDX modelCompass operation can be affected
by driving near power lines or
stations, across bridges, through
tunnels, over railroad crossings, past
large vehicles, or driving near large
objects that can cause a magnetic
disturbance. It can also be affected
by accessories such as antennas and
roof racks that are mounted by
magnets.
Compass Calibration
If you see‘‘－－ ’’in the compass
display and ‘‘CAL ’’and ‘‘
’’are
shown in the calendar display, the
compass is self-calibrating.
The compass may need to be
manually calibrated after exposure to
a strong magnetic field. If the
compass seems to be continually
showing the wrong direction and is
not self-calibrating, do the following.
1. Press and hold the SET button for
five seconds until the clock display
changes to ‘‘ZON ? N. ’’(Clock
adjustment mode will be started
after the first two seconds.)
2. Press the SET button. ‘‘CAL ? N ’’
will be displayed. At this point,
pressing the SET button will exit
calibration mode. 3. Press the
▼button. ‘‘CAL ? Y ’’will
be displayed.
4. Press the SET button. The compass display will change to
‘‘－－ ’’and ‘‘CAL ’’and ‘‘
’’are
shown.
5. Drive the vehicle slowly in two complete circles.
COMPASS DISPLAY Press and
hold SET
Press SET
Press
▼
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6. When the display goes from‘‘－－ ’’to an actual heading, the
unit is calibrated and the display
returns to normal.
NOTE: Do this procedure in an open
area, away from buildings, power
lines, and other vehicles.Compass Zone SelectionIn most areas, there is a variation
between magnetic north and true
north. Zone selection is required so
the compass can compensate for this
variation. To check and select the
zone, do this:
1. Press and hold the SET button for five seconds until the clock display
changes to ‘‘ZON ? N. ’’(Clock
adjustment mode will be started
after the first two seconds.)
2. Press the ▼button. ‘‘ZON ? Y’’ will
be displayed.
3. Press the SET button. The zone the compass is currently in will be
displayed. 4. Find the zone for your area on the
map.
5. If the zone is incorrect, press the ▼ button to cycle the count down,
or the ▲button to cycle the count
up. Once the correct zone is
displayed, continue to step 6.
6. Press the SET button to set the zone selection.
7. Press and hold the SET button for about 5 seconds to exit the zone
selection and return display to
normal.
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Voice Control
HFL recognizes simple voice
commands, such as phone numbers
and names. It uses these commands
to automatically dial, receive, and
store numbers. For more information
on voice control, see Using Voice
Control on page282.
Bluetooth
®Wireless Technology
Bluetooth®is a registered trademark
of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
Bluetooth is the wireless technology
that links your phone to the HFL.
The HFL uses a Class 2 Bluetooth,
which means the maximum range
between your phone and vehicle is
30 feet (10 meters). To use the HFL, your phone must
have approved Bluetooth capability
along with the Hands Free Profile.
This type of phone is available
through many phone makers and
cellular carriers. You can also find an
approved phone by visiting
www.acura.com/handsfreelink
,orby
calling the HandsFreeLink®
consumer support at 1-888-528-7876.
In Canada, visit
www.acura.ca
, or call
1-888-9-ACURA-9.
Incoming/Outgoing Calls
With a linked phone, HFL allows you
to send and receive calls in your
vehicle without holding the phone.
Phonebook
The HFL can store up to 50 names
and phone numbers in its
phonebook. With a linked phone,
you can then automatically dial any
name or number in the phonebook.
On models with navigation systemYour vehicle's HFL system has the
cellular phonebook import function.
This allows you to import your
cellular phonebook to the HFL.
Using the navigation system, you can
make a call directly and store a
desired number in the HFL from the
list shown on the navigation display.
For more information on how to
import the phonebook or to make a
call, see page289.On all modelsYou can also store the desired
number to the HFL directly from
your cell phone using the receive
contact function in the HFL.
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●To go back one step in a command
process, say,‘‘Go back, ’’or press
the Back button.
If nothing is said while the HFL is
listening for a command, the HFL
will time out and stop its voice
recognition. The next time you
press the Talk button, the HFL
begins listening from the point at
which it timed out.●To end a command sequence at
any time, press and hold the Back
button, or press and release the
Talk button, wait for the beep, and
say, ‘‘Cancel.’’ The next time you
press the Talk button, the HFL
begins from its main menu.
●When you finish a command
sequence, the HFL goes back to
its main menu. For example, when
you store the name, ‘‘Eric, ’’the
HFL response is, ‘‘Eric has been
stored. ’’The next time you press
the Talk button, you will be at the
main menu. Setting Up the System
The voice of the HFL can be set to
male or female (U.S. models only).
Also, the incoming notification can
be set to a ring tone, a prompt, or no
notification.
To set up the system, do this:1. Press and release the Talk button.
After the beep, say ‘‘System. ’’The
HFL response is, ‘‘System options
are setup and clear.’’
2. Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say ‘‘Setup.’’ The
HFL response is ‘‘Would you like
male or female prompts? ’’
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Changing LanguageCanadian models onlyTo change from English to French, dothis:1. Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say ‘‘Change
language. ’’The HFL response is
‘‘ English or French? ’’
2. Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say ‘‘French. ’’The
HFL response is ‘‘Vous avez
selectionne Français. Les noms
enregistres en mode Anglais ne
seront pas accessible en mode
Français. Voulez-vous continuer?
You have selected French. Name
tags that were stored while in
English mode will not be
accessible in French mode. Would
you like to continue? ’’3. Press and release the Talk button.
After the beep, say ‘‘Oui ’’or ‘‘Yes. ’’
If there are no paired phones
without French name tags, the
HFL response is ‘‘Venillez attendre
que le systeme change de langue.
Please wait while the language is
changed. ’’ ‘‘La langue a ete
changee. Retour au menu
principal. ’’
NOTE: If there are paired phones
without French name tags, the
following prompts will continue.
If there are paired phones without
French name tags, the HFL response
is ‘‘Pour que le système identifie les
téléphones qui ont été jumelés dans
une autre langue, les noms des
téléphones doivent être ré-
enregistrés. ’’ 4. The HFL response is, for example,
‘‘Quel est le nom Français pour
＜ Paul's phone＞ ?’’Press and
release the Talk button. After the
beep, say ‘‘Téléphone de Paul. ’’
The HFL response is, ‘‘Quel est le
nom Français pour
＜ Pat's phone＞ ?’’Press and
release the Talk button. Say
‘‘ Téléphone de Pat. ’’After all
paired phones missing a French
name tag are re-recorded, the HFL
will prompt, ‘‘Retour au menu
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To change from French to English, dothis:1. Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say ‘‘Changer
Langue. ’’The HFL response is,
‘‘ Anglais ou Français?’’
2. Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say ‘‘Anglais.’’ The
HFL response is, ‘‘You have
selected English. Name tags that
were stored while in French mode
will not be accessible in English
mode. Would you like to continue?
Vous avez selectionne Anglais. Les
noms enregistres en mode
Français ne seront pas accessible
en mode Anglais. Voulez-vous
contnuez? ’’ 3. Press and release the Talk button.
After the beep, say ‘‘Yes ’’or ‘‘Oui. ’’
If there are no paired phones
without English name tags, the
HFL response is ‘‘Please wait while
the language is changed. Venillez
attendre que le systeme change de
langue. ’’ ‘‘The language has been
changed. Returning to the main
menu.’’
NOTE: If there are paired phones
without English name tags, the
following prompts will continue.
If there are paired phones without
English name tags, the HFL
response is ‘‘The language has been
changed. For the system to identify
phones that were paired while in
another language, the phone names
need to be re-recorded. ’’4. The HFL says, for example,
‘‘What
is the English name for
＜ Téléphone de Paul ＞?’’ Press
and release the Talk button. After
the beep, say ‘‘Paul's phone. ’’The
HFL response is ‘‘What is the
English name for ＜Téléphone de
Pat ＞?’’ Press and release the Talk
button. After the beep, say ‘‘Pat's
phone. ’’After all paired phones
missing an English name tag are
re-recorded, the HFL will say
‘‘ Returning to the main menu. ’’
HFL Limitations
In addition, you cannot use the HFL
while using AcuraLink.
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Diagnostic Info
When an indicator comes on or a
message is displayed on the Multi-
Information Display (MID),
AcuraLink can provide information
about the cause of the indicator or
message and the recommended
action to address it. This helps you
handle the problem as it occurs,
preventing or limiting costly repairs.
The AcuraLink system cannot
determine some mechanical
problems (such as squeaks or
rattles) that are not triggered by the
diagnostic indicator monitors.
For more information on the
instrument panel indicators, see page
64.
When an indicator comes on or a
message is displayed on the MID,
AcuraLink immediately notifies you
with the message,‘‘An indicator is
on. AcuraLink can help you decide
what to do. ’’If you do not want the
information right away, select the
Check Later option. If you want the
information now, select the Check
Now option. (If the navigation screen
is not active, you must select OK
from the navigation disclaimer
screen before you can check the
information.) Depending on the severity of the
problem, the message will let you
know if you should see your dealer
immediately or if you can wait until a
later date.
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Fuel Economy Factors
The following factors can lower your
vehicle's fuel economy:●Aggressive driving (hard
acceleration and braking)●Excessive idling, accelerating and
braking in stop-and-go traffic●Cold engine operation (engines
are more efficient when warmed
up)●Driving with a heavy load or the air
conditioner running●Improperly inflated tiresImproving Fuel EconomyVehicle MaintenanceA properly maintained vehicle
maximizes fuel economy. Poor
maintenance can significantly reduce
fuel economy. Always maintain your
vehicle according to the maintenance
messages displayed on the information
display (seeOwner's Maintenance
Checks on page389).For example:
●Use the recommended viscosity
motor oil, displaying the API
Certification Seal (see page393).●Maintain proper tire inflation －
An under-inflated tire increases
‘‘ rolling resistance, ’’which reduces
fuel economy.●Avoid carrying excess weight in
your vehicle －It puts a heavier
load on the engine, increasing fuel
consumption.●Keep your vehicle clean －In
particular, a build-up of snow or mud
on your vehicle's underside adds
weight and rolling resistance.
Frequent cleaning helps your fuel
economy.Drive Efficiently●Drive moderately －Rapid
acceleration, abrupt cornering, and
hard braking increase fuel
consumption.
●Observe the speed limit －
Aerodynamic drag has a big effect
on fuel mileage at speeds above 45
mph (75 km/h). Reduce your
speed and you reduce the drag.
Trailers, car top carriers, roof
racks and bike racks are also big
contributors to increased drag.●Avoid excessive idling －Idling
results in 0 miles per gallon.
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