Acura MDX 2014 Navigation Manual
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Multi-view Rear CameraAbout Your Multi-View Rear CameraThe navigation screen can display your vehi cle’s rear view. The display automatically 
changes to the rear vi ew when the shift leve r is moved to  Reverse.
You can view three different camera angl es on the rearview display. Press the 
interface dial to  switch the angle.
If Top View is last used before you turn  the power mode to OFF, Wide mode is 
selected next time you turn the  power on and move the shift lever to
 Reverse.
■Multi-View Rear Camera Display Area
1 About Your Multi- View Rear Camera
The rear camera view is restricted. You cannot 
see the corner ends of  the bumper or what is 
underneath the bumper. Its unique lens also 
makes objects appear closer  or farther than they 
actually are.
Visually confirm that it is safe to drive before 
backing up. Certain conditi ons (such as weather, 
lighting, and high temperat ures) may also restrict 
the rear view. Do not rely on the rearview display 
which does not give you  all information about 
conditions at the back of your vehicle.
If the camera lens is  covered with dirt or 
moisture, use a soft, moist cloth to keep the lens 
clean and free of debris.
Top Down View Mode Normal View Mode Wide View Mode
Guidelines
Bumper
Camera
Approx. 118 inches (3 m)Approx. 79 inches (2 m)Approx. 39 inches (1 m)
Approx. 20 inches (50 cm) 
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Other Features
HSETTING button  
 Camera Settings
Rotate i to select an item. Press 
u .
The following items are available:
• Fixed Guideline : 
On (factory default) : Guidelines appear when you shift into Reverse. 
Off : Guidelines do not appear when  the dynamic guideline is off.
• Dynamic Guideline :
On (factory default) : Guidelines move according to  the steering wheel direction. 
Off : Guidelines do not move.
■Multi-View Rear Camera Settings 
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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting................................... 294
Map, Voice, Entering Destinations ........ 294
Traffic .................................................. 296
Guidance, Routing ............................... 297
Update, Coverage, Map Errors ............. 299
Display, Accessories.............................. 299
Miscellaneous Questions ...................... 299
Error Messages ...................................... 300
Navigation System ................................ 300
CD Player ............................................. 301
Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio ................ 302
iPod®/USB Flash Drive .......................... 303
Pandora® ............................................ 304
Aha
TM Radio ......................................... 305 
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TroubleshootingMap, Voice, Entering Destinations
Problem
Solution
The Startup Confirmation screen is displayed every 
time I start the car.
This is normal. The Startup Confirmation screen reminds you and your guest drivers to 
always operate the navigation system in  a safe manner. The Startup Confirmation 
screen goes off after a certain  period of time and the top screen of the last mode is 
displayed.
The navigation system reboots by itself (returns to the 
opening screen).
A reboot can be caused by extreme temper atures or shock from bumpy roads, and 
does not necessarily indicate a problem. If this happens frequently, please see a dealer.
How do I specify a destination when an entered city or 
street could not be found?
• Try entering the street first.  Some cities are lumped in with a major metro area. In 
rural “unverified” areas or new subdivisions,  streets may be missing or only partially 
numbered.
• Try selecting the destinati on directly from the map. 2Map Input 
P. 111
Why do some letters become grayed out when I enter 
an address?
As you enter each letter in an address or a place/landmark, the navigation system 
looks in the database to see what letters are possible and grays out letters that do not 
apply.
How do I delete Personal Addresses, Previous 
Destinations, or the Home Address?
1. Press the SETTINGS button. Select  Navi Settings > Personal Info  to display the 
types of information.
2. Select the type of address to delete.
3. Select  Delete .
I cannot hear the navigation system voice.
1.Press the SETTINGS button. Select  System Settings and check that Volume is not 
set to 0 .
2. Select  Voice Rec.  and set Voice Prompt  to On.
The voice control system is having difficulty 
recognizing my voice commands.
• Check that the vents are not blowing air onto the microphone on the ceiling, the 
vehicle is as quiet as possible, and you are using the correct command when 
speaking. 2 Voice Recognition 
P. 25
•Say  d “Voice Help”  on any screen to see a list of the applicable voice commands.
I cannot give voice commands.
Make sure you selected OK  at the Startup Confirmation screen.2Start-up 
P. 22 
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I cannot select an option using the Interface Dial.
To reduce potential driver distraction, ce rtain onscreen functions and features are 
limited or inoperable while the vehicle is moving. Use voice commands or pull over to 
proceed.
The navigation system pronunciation of street names 
in the guidance command or destination address 
sounds strange.
The basic guidance phrases use a studio- recorded voice, but street names are 
pronounced using a machine-generated voice. Consequently, the name may be 
mispronounced or sound strange at times.
The screen is bright when I drive at night.
1. Check that the nighttime dashboard brig htness control is not set to maximum.
2. Press the SETTINGS button. Select  Navi Settings > Map  > Color (Night) . Set the 
Night color to Black for the best contrast. 2 Switching Display Mode Manually 
P. 74
The screen is dark when I drive during the day.
Press the SETTINGS button. Select  Navi Settings > Map >  Color (Day) . Set the Day 
color to White for the best contrast. 2 Switching Display Mode Manually 
P. 74
How do I change or remove my PIN?
1. Press the SETTINGS button. Select  Navi Settings > Personal Info  > PIN Number > 
Address Book PIN  or Go Home PIN.
2. Enter your existing PIN. Yo u then have the choice to change or remove the PIN. 2PIN Numbers 
P. 47
I have forgotten my PIN.  How do I reset the PIN for 
Home or the PIN for personal addresses?
A dealer must reset the PIN for you.
Why is  Call grayed out on the Calculate Route screen?
Your phone is not paired to  Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® or, if paired, your phone is in 
use. 2 Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink® 
P. 210
Problem
Solution 
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Traffic
Troubleshooting
Traffic
Problem
Solution
AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic™ information could not 
be received or is not displayed properly.
• Check that the traffic status indicator is available on the map screen.2Map Screen Legend 
P. 9
• Check that the traffic icons are turned on.
2 Showing Icons on Map 
P. 71
• AcuraLink automatically upd ates traffic information every five minutes. If the 
information remains the same, press the LI NK button, and connect to the operator. 
2AcuraLink® 
P. 256
• There may be a temporary technical problem in your metropolitan area. Call Acura  Client Relations to see if there is an outage. 
2 Acura Client Relations Contact Information 
P. 312
• If the situation persists, see your Acura dealer for assistance.
• AcuraLink is not available in Alaska, Hawaii, Canada, Puerto Rico, and Mexico.
The navigation system sometimes provides a detour 
route when I am drivi ng a route on the freeway.
If Traffic Rerouting  is set to On, the navigation system pr ovides a detour route to 
your destination only if it can find a signific antly faster route than the original one. 2Traffic Rerouting 
P. 58
The navigation system routes me to an exit and an 
alternate freeway with unknown flow speeds or 
surface streets.
The navigation system predicts which ro ute should be faster based on freeway 
congestion along your route. Use your own experience to determine whether the 
alternate route would be faster.
How can I ignore the detour route and return to the 
original route?
Press the SETTINGS button. Select  Navi Settings > Routing , and set  Traffic 
Rerouting  to Off. 2Traffic Rerouting 
P. 58 
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Guidance, Routing
Problem
Solution
The navigation system does not route me the same 
way I would go or the same way as other mapping 
systems.
The navigation system attempts to generate the optimal route. You can change the 
route preferences used when calculating a route. 2Route Preference 
P. 54
The navigation system wants to route me around 
potential traffic problems. How do I stop these pop-up 
messages?
Press the SETTINGS button. Select  Navi Settings > Routing , and set  Traffic 
Rerouting  to Off . 2Traffic Rerouting 
P. 58
The street I’m on is not shown on the map screen.
The mapping database is constantly undergoing revision. You can access the most 
recent information on the internet. 2Map Coverage 
P. 313
The vehicle position icon is not following the road and 
the “GPS icon” text in th e upper left hand corner of 
the screen is white or missing.
• Check that the GPS antenna (located in the dashboard) is not blocked. For best  reception, remove items from the dashboard, such as radar detectors, cell phones, 
or loose articles.
• Metallic tinting or other aftermarket devi ces can interfere with the GPS reception. 
Please consult a dealer. 2 GPS System 
P. 310
The blue highlighted route and voice guidance 
stopped or turned into a blue/pink line before I got to 
my destination.
Your route has entered an unverified area. 2Unverified Routing 
P. 56
How do I stop the map from rotating as I drive along?
Press the SETTINGS button. Select  Navi Settings > Map >  View > North-Up , or say 
d  “Display north-up”  to change the map orientation.
The “time to destination” display sometimes increases 
even though I am getting closer to my destination.
If your speed reduces due to slower traffic,  the navigation system updates the “time to 
destination” based on your actual road speed to give you a better estimate of arrival 
time.
The vehicle position icon on the map “lags” a short 
distance behind, especially when I arrive at an 
intersection.
This is normal. The navigation system is un aware of the width of intersections. Large 
differences in vehicle position can indicate a temporary loss of the GPS signal. 2 GPS System 
P. 310
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The screen is showing white dots as I drive along.
These dots are called “breadcrumbs.” These are displayed if Display Tracking is set to 
On . 2Display Tracking 
P. 83
How do I remove the white dots (“breadcrumbs”) 
from my screen?
Press the SETTINGS button. Select  Navi Settings > Map , set Display Tracking  to Off  
or select Delete Tracking  to remove the white dots from the map. 2Display Tracking 
P. 83
A road that I selected to avoid is being used when 
routing.
When you “draw” your area to avoid, make  sure to select sections of roads that 
include at least one intersection. 2 Avoided Area 
P. 60
My elevation (shown when I display the current 
position) seems to fluctuate even though my elevation 
has not changed.
This is normal. The elevation can vary  ±100 feet due to GPS calculation errors. 2GPS System 
P. 310
My elevation is missing on the “current position” 
screen.
The elevation is only displayed if the GPS antenna can receive signals from at least four 
satellites. Try moving the vehicle into an open area. The elevation is also not displayed 
if the calculated elevation is zero or below sea level.
Problem
Solution 
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Update, Coverage, Map ErrorsDisplay, AccessoriesMiscellaneous Questions
Problem
Solution
My city is not part of a fully verified detailed coverage 
area.
The mapping database is constantly undergoing revision. You can access the most 
recent information on the internet. 2 Map Coverage 
P. 313
Does the navigation system work outside North 
America?
The navigation system contains maps for the 50 U.S. states, Canada, Puerto Rico, and 
Mexico. The navigation system will not work in other countries. 2Map Coverage 
P. 313
How do I report errors I find in the database?
Minor errors are bound to occur in a large database. If you encounter major errors, see2Reporting Errors 
P. 312
Problem
Solution
The display appears dim when starting the car in really 
cold weather.
This is normal. The display will become brighter after a few minutes.
Problem
Solution
My battery was disconnected or went dead, and the 
navigation system is asking for a code.
Set the power mode to ON, and press and hold the  9 (Power) button for two 
seconds. The system should reactivate. If you have installed an aftermarket system, 
contact a dealer.