keyless Acura MDX 2012 Advanced Technology Guide

A D V A N C E D T E C H N O L O G Y G U I D E
The Advanced Technology Guide is designed to help you get
acquainted with your new Acura and provide basic instructions
on some of its technology and convenience features.
This guide is not intended as a substitute for the Owner’s
Manual. For complete information on vehicle controls and
operation\b please refer to the respective sections in the
Owner’s Manual.
As with the Owner’s Manual\b this guide covers all trim levels of
the Acura MDX. Therefore\b you may find descriptions of
equipment and features that are not on your particular vehicle.
Bluetooth®Audio* ....................................\1..............................................\1....... 3\f
iPod®or USB Flash Drive* ....................................\1...........................................\1 31
Note Function* ....................................\1...........................................\1............... 31
Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio* ....................................\1.................................. 32
Song By Voice
TM(SBV)* ....................................\1............................................. 33
Rear Entertainment System (RES)* ....................................\1........................... 35
Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM(CMBSTM)* ........................................ 36
Blind Spot Information System (BSI)* ....................................\1........................37
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)* ....................................\1............................. 38
My Acura....................................\1...........................................\1......................... 4\f
Safety Reminder ....................................\1...........................................\1............. 41
Fuel Requirement ....................................\1...........................................\1........... 41
*if equipped
Advance Package shown
Instrument Panel Indicators....................................\1....................................\1.... 2
Multi-Information Display (MID) ....................................\1................................. 4
Keyless Memory Settings....................................\1....................................\1......... 9
Rearview Camera ...............................................\1....................................\1...... 11
Reverse Tilt Door Mirrors ....................................\1....................................\1........ 12
HomeLink
®....................................\1......................................................\1............ 13
Voice Recognition ...............................................\1....................................\1..... 14
Navigation* ...............................................\1....................................\1................. 2\f
AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic
TM* .................................................\1..................... 22
AcuraLink Real-Time WeatherTM* .................................................\1................ 23
AcuraLink®Messages* ....................................................................\1.............. 24
Bluetooth®HandsFreeLink®....................................................................\1....... 25
V O I C E
R E C O G N I T I O N
p. 14
B L \b E T O O T H®
H A N D S F R E E L I N K ®
p.25
A D A P T I V E C R U I S E
C O N T R O L
p. 38
A U D I Op. 3\f
N A V I G A T I O Np. 2\f
B L I N D S P O T I N F O R M A T I O N
S Y S T E M
p. 37
M U L T I I N F O R M A T I O N
D I S P L A Y
p. 4
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M U L T I I N F O R M A T I O N D I S P L A Y ( M I D )
A c c e s s i n g t h e M I DM a i n D i s p l a y s
L o w e r D i s p l a y s
Consists of several displays that provide you with useful information.Odometer\bTrip meter
Trip A\b
Odometer Trip B\b
Odometer
Oil life\b
Odometer Outside temperature\b
Odometer
Trip computer
SH-AWD torque
distribution monitor
Keyless Memory Settings
TMTire pressuremonitor
*if phone is paired
When you start the engine\b the MID
shows the last active display from
the previous drive cycle.
To toggle between the different
displays\b presseither Info button
(▲/▼) for the main displays and
press SEL/RESET for the lower
displays.SEL/RESET
button
INFO
button
5
4
Bluetooth®
HandsFreeLink®
(shown on base model only)*
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K E Y L E S S M E M O R Y S E T T I N G S
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2. Check the MID:
• If you have the correct remote\b the driver ID that first appears onthe MID will match the ID number on the back of your remote.
Go to step 3.
• If the numbers do not match\b follow these simple instructions:
-Remove the key from the ignition switch.
- Press the unlock button on your remote.
- Insert the key into the ignition switch\b turnit to ON (II)\b and
check the MID. The driver ID that first appears on the MID
should now match the number on the back of your remote.
C u s t o m i z i n g S e t t i n g s U s i n g t h e M I D
1. Select “CHG SETTING.”
3. Select “AUTO DOOR
UNLOCK.”4. Select “SHIFT TO P.”
5.Select “ALL DOORS.”
6. Once the setting has been saved\b select“EXIT.”
Six groups of settings can be programmed using the MID*: Adaptive Cruise Control
(ACC) Setup (if equipped)\b Meter Setup\b Position Setup\b Lighting Setup\b
Door/Window Setup\b and Wiper Setup.
SEL/RESET
button
Info
button
Pressthe Info button to toggle to
the “Keyless Memory Settings”
display\b then pressSEL/RESET to
activate the menu.
M o d i f y i n g t h e A u t o D o o r U n l o c k S e t t i n g
* See Customized Settings in your Owner’s Manual for other programmable settings.
When linked\b each remote (labeled 1 or 2 on the back) activates its own set of
programmable audio\b climate\b driving position memory\b and customized settings (MID).
1. Verify that you are using the correct remote by inserting the key inthe ignition switch and turning to ON (II).
R e m o t e V e r i f i c a t i o n
2. Select “DOOR/WINDOW
SETUP.”
3. Once you have the correct remote\b you can begin to program your
Keyless Memory Settings.
As the default setting\b only the driver's door unlocks when you shift to Park.
Follow the steps below to set all doors to unlock when you shift to Park:
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C u s t o m i z i n g S e t t i n g s
S t o r i n g A u d i o a n d C l i m a t e C o n t r o l S e t t i n g s
Some examples on how to program vehicle settings.1.Turn the ignition switch to
ON(II).
2. Store your desired stations on
the preset buttons and adjust
your preferred audio sound
levels (BASS\b TREBLE\b etc.).
3. Set your preferred climate
control settings (fan speed\b
temperature\b etc.).
4. Once you turn the car off\b your preferred settings are
saved and activated by the
corresponding remote (1 or 2).
D r i v i n g P o s i t i o n M e m o r y S y s t e m ( D P M S )
1. Turn the ignition switch to
ON (II). Shiftinto Park (P).3.Press MEMO. You will hear a
beep.
2. \fdjust your preferred seat\b
steering wheel\b and outside
mirror settings.4. Press the memory button
corresponding to the remote
(1 or 2) you are using. You will
hear two beeps.
* See Customized Settings in your Owner’s Manual for other programmable settings.
R E A R V I E W C A M E R A
For added convenience\b the area behind your vehicle is displayed to help you
navigate while backing up.
When you shift into
Reverse (R)\b a real-time
image of the area behind
your vehicle\b along with
helpful parking guide
lines\b shows in the
monitor. It turns off when
you shift out of Reverse.
H o w I t W o r k s
Press and hold the power
button for about 3 seconds.
A d j u s t i n g t h e V i e w M o d e ( B a s e M o d e l )
T u r n i n g t h e G u i d e L i n e s
O n o r O f f
Press and release the power
button.
T u r n i n g t h e R e a r v i e w
M o n i t o r O n o r O f f
Press and hold CANCEL for
about 3 seconds.
A d j u s t i n g t h e V i e w M o d e ( T e c h \b A d v a n c e )
T u r n i n g t h e G u i d e
L i n e s O n o r O f fS w i t c h i n g V i e w s
Note: A stored memory position is linked to the corresponding keyless remote
(1 or 2). Each item begins to adjust when you unlock the driver’s door with
the remote and enter the vehicle. Base Model
Base Model
Tech/\fdvance
Tech/\fdvance
There are 3 rearview modes.
Press ENTER to toggle between
views. Rotate the Interface Dial
to adjust the screen brightness.
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1\f
Normal Top Down Wide
Normal Top Down
Wide
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