Acura MDX 2014 Navigation Manual
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Text Message/E-mail
Roadside Assistance*
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®
Roadside Assistance*HMENU button (on Phone Settings) 
 Roadside Assistance
Provides a nationwide service for unexpected incidents. You can call for assistance 
using a phone paired and connected to  Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®.
Rotate  i to select a phone number. 
Press  u.
Dialing starts automatically.
1Roadside Assistance*
If you are subscribed to a paid AcuraLink 
package, you can call the roadside assistance 
using the LINK button instead of your phone.
2 AcuraLink® P. 256
*: Not available on all models 
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HFL Menus
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®
HFL MenusThe power mode must be in ACCESSORY or ON to use HFL.
■Phone Settings screen
1.Press the SETTINGS button.
2. Rotate  i to select  Phone 
Settings , then press  u.
1HFL Menus
To use HFL, you must first pair your  Bluetooth®-
compatible cell phone to the system while the 
vehicle is parked.
Some functions are limi ted while driving. A 
message appears on the screen when the vehicle is 
moving and the operation is canceled.
Edit the user name of a paired phone.
Phone
Edit Device  Name
Connect phoneBluetooth 
Device List
 
(Existing 
entry list)
 
Replace This  Device
Add Bluetooth  Device
Disconnect a paired phone from the system.Connect a phone to the system.
*1: Appears only when a phone is connected to HFL.
Disconnect
 
(Existing entry list)
  
Pair a phone to the system.
Edit PIN
 
Create a security PIN for a paired phone. Replace a previously paired phone with a 
new phone.
Delete This  Device
Delete a previously paired phone.
  
  
Add Bluetooth  Device
Pair a phone to the system.
 
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HFL Menus
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®
Text/
Email
*1
Manual  Input
Edit Speed  Dial
New Entry
 
Import from Call History
*1: Appears only when a phone is connected to HFL.
 
  
Import from  Phonebook
 
  
Delete All
Delete all the previously stored speed dial numbers.
Select a phone number from the call 
history to store as a speed dial number.
Select a phone number from the 
phonebook to store as  a speed dial number.
Enter a phone number to store as a speed 
dial number.
 
Edit
 
Delete
 
(Existing 
entry list)
Edit a previously stored speed dial number.
•
Change a number.•Create or delete a voice tag.
Delete a previously st ored speed dial number.
 
Set calls to automatically transfer from your phone to HFL when you enter the 
vehicle.
Auto TransferAuto AnswerRing Tone
Set whether to automatically answer  an incoming call after about four 
seconds.
Select the ring tone.
Use Contact Photo
Set phonebook data to be automatically imported when a phone is paired to 
HFL.
Display a caller’s picture  on an incoming call screen.
Automatic Phone Sync
    
Select Account
Select a mail or text message account.
 
Enable Text/Email
Turn the text message/E-mail function on and off.
New Text/Email Alert
Select whether a pop-up alert comes on  the screen when HFL receives a new 
text message/E-mail.
 
Cancel/Reset all customized items in the  Phone Settings group as default.
Default
  
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HFL Menus
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®
■Phone screen
1.Press the PHONE button.
2. Press the MENU button to display 
the menu items.
Select a phone number from the call history to store as a 
speed dial number.
Speed Dial
*1
Manual Input
New Entry
 
Import from 
Call HistoryImport from  Phonebook
Select a phone number from th e phonebook to store as a 
speed dial number. Enter a phone number to store as a speed dial number.
More Speed Dials
Display another paired phone’s speed dial list.
*1: Appears only when a phone is connected to HFL.
(Existing entry list)
Dial the selected number in the speed dial list.
  
   
Phonebook
*1
Dial
*1
Display the paired phone’s phonebook. Enter a phone number to dial.
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HFL Menus
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®
Text/Email
*1
Message is 
read aloud.
*2: Not available on all models
See the previous message.
(Read/Stop)PreviousNext
See the next message. System reads received message aloud, or stop message 
from being read.
ReplyCall
Reply to a received message using one of six fixed phrases.
Make a call to the sender.
Select 
Account
Select a message 
and press  .
Select a mail or text message account.
Redial
*1
Redial the last number dialed in the phone’s history.
Display the last 20 outgoing, incoming and missed calls.
Call History
*1
AllDialedReceived
Display the last 20 outgoing calls.
Display the last 20 incoming calls.
Missed
Display the last 20 missed calls.
Roadside Assistance
*1,2
Makes a call to the number for  the Roadside Assistance service.
*1: Appears only when a phone is connected to HFL. 
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AcuraLink®
This section describes how Acura directly communicates important
information to you regarding your vehicle.
AcuraLink® ............................................ 256
In Case of Emergency........................... 256
Security Features .................................. 258
Operator Assistance ............................. 259
AcuraLink Message .............................. 260 
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AcuraLink®Is a subscription-based service that provides convenient  features such as voice 
communication in case of emergency,  online security, one-on-one operator 
assistance, and the transmission of impo rtant messages regarding your vehicle’s 
status. 
For information on traffic re routing and traffic information updates, provided by the 
AcuraLink server.In Case of Emergency
If your vehicle’s airbags deploy or if 
the unit detects that the vehicle is 
severely impacted, your vehicle 
automatically will  attempt to connect 
to the AcuraLink operator. Once 
connected, information about your 
vehicle, its positioning, and its 
condition will be sent to the operator; 
you also can speak to the operator 
when connected. 
■ Automatic collision notification
1 AcuraLink®
AcuraLink also provides  services you can operate 
from the Internet or your smartphone.
To subscribe to AcuraLink, or to get more 
information about all of  its features, contact an 
Acura dealer or visit  owners.acura.com.1In Case of Emergency
Your vehicle may not be able to connect to the 
operator if the battery level is low, the line is 
disconnected or you do not have adequate 
cellular coverage.
You cannot use emergency services when:•You travel outside the AcuraLink service 
coverage areas.•There is a problem with the connecting 
devices, such as the ASSIST button, 
microphone, speakers, or  the unit itself.•You are not subscribed to the service or your 
subscription is no longer valid.
You cannot operate othe r navigation- or phone-
related functions using the screens while talking 
to the operator.
Only the operator can te rminate the connection 
to your vehicle.
1 Automatic collis ion notification
If the unit fails to conne ct to the operator, it 
repeatedly tries until it succeeds.
Navigation screenOn Demand Multi-Use Display
TM 
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AcuraLink®
In Case of Emergency
AcuraLink®
If you need to talk to the AcuraLink 
operator in an emergency situation, 
you can manually connect to them by 
pressing the ASSIST button with the 
power mode in ACCESSORY or ON. 
1.Open the cover attached to the 
ceiling console.
2. Press the ASSIST button.
You are connected to the 
AcuraLink operator.
■Manual operator connection
1 Manual operator connection
Do not press the button while driving. When you 
need to contact the operator, park the vehicle in 
a safe place.
If the unit fails to conne ct to the operator, it 
automatically cancels the action after three 
minutes.
In an emergency, the cover can be broken 
through to press the ASSIST button.
ASSIST 
Button 
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AcuraLink®
Security Features
AcuraLink®
Security FeaturesYour subscribed telematics service provider can track your vehicle’s location, remotely 
lock or unlock doors, and help you find your vehicle.
To use these features, you need your user ID and personal identification number (PIN).
■ Stolen vehi cle tracking
This feature searches and tracks down your ve hicle position even if it is on the move. 
If you believe that your vehicle has been stolen, contact the pol ice as well as the 
provider.
■ Remote door lock/unlock
The provider can remotely lock or unlock doors upon your request.
■ Vehicle finder
This feature is convenient to use when try ing to locate your vehicle in large areas, 
such as a crowded parking lot. If you ca nnot locate your vehicle after using the 
remote transmitter’s answerback function , you can contact the provider which can 
then flash your vehicle’s exterior lights and sound the horn.
■ Security ala rm notification
If the security system in your vehicle dete cts an abnormal condition, such as someone 
tampering with the lock on your vehicle, the provider notifies you by your preferred 
method.
1 Security Features
The contact information of your provider, your 
user ID and PIN will be given when you subscribe 
to AcuraLink. If you forget any of the above, 
contact a dealer or go to  owners.acura.com.
You can also activate the remote door lock/
unlock and vehicle finder features from the 
Internet or using your smartphone app. Ask a 
dealer or visit  owners.acura.com  for details.1Vehicle finder
The lights will stop fl ashing and horn will stop 
sounding under the following conditions:•When 30 seconds have elapsed.•You unlock the doors using the remote 
transmitter.•You unlock the doors us ing the keyless access 
system.•You unlock the doors using the built-in key.•The power mode is set to ACCESSORY or ON. 
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AcuraLink®
Operator Assistance
AcuraLink®
Operator AssistanceConnect to the AcuraLink operator when trying to find a destination or for roadside 
assistance. 1.Press the LINK button.
Connection to the operator 
begins.
2. Talk to the operator.
To disconnect, press the selector 
knob, select  End Call on the On 
Demand Multi-Use Display
TM, or 
press the Hang-up button.
1 Operator Assistance
Remain attentive to road conditions and driving 
during operator assistance.
LINK Button