set clock Acura MDX 2014 Owner's Manual
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114Controls
ClockAdjusting the ClockYou can adjust the time manually in the audio/information screen, with the power 
mode in ON.■Using the Settings menu on the audio/information screen
1.Press the SETTINGS button.
2.Rotate  to select System Settings, then 
press .
uRepeat the procedure to select Clock 
Adjustment.
3.Rotate   to change hour, then press  .
4.Rotate   to change minute, then press 
.■Adjusting the Time
1Clock
These indications are used to show how to operate 
the interface dial.
Rotate  to select.
Press  to enter.
You can customize the clock display to show the 12 
hour clock or 24 hour clock.
2Customized Features P. 248
You can turn the clock display in the audio/
information screen on and off.
2Customized Features P. 248
The clock is automatically updated through the 
navigation system, so the time does not need to be 
adjusted.Models with navigation system 
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uuAudio System Basic OperationuAudio/Information Screen
Features
■Audio
Shows the current audio information.■Phone
Shows the HFL information. 
2Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® P. 268
■Info
Shows the Trip Computer or Clock/Wallpaper and other information. Rotate   
to select an item, then press  .■Trip computer (Current Drive)
Shows the range, and instant and average fuel economy of the current trip, as well 
as the average fuel economy from your last trip.■Trip computer (History of Trip A)
Shows the range, average fuel economy and distances traveled for the current trip, 
as well as the average fuel economy and distances traveled during the last three 
driving cycles.
Each time you reset the trip meter A, the information on the display updates. The 
history of the previous three driving cycles is kept.■Deleting the history manually
1.Move  on the History of Trip A screen to select Delete History, then press  .
2.You will receive a confirmation message on the screen. Rotate   to select Yes, 
then press  .■Clock/Wallpaper
Shows a clock screen or an image you import. 
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uuAudio System Basic OperationuAudio/Information Screen
Features
You can change, store, and delete the wallpaper on the audio/information screen.■Import wallpaper
You can import up to three images, one at a time, for wallpaper from a USB flash 
drive.
1.Connect the USB flash drive to the USB 
port.
2USB Port P. 199
2.Press the SETTINGS button.
3.Rotate   to select System Settings, then 
press .
uRepeat the procedure to select Clock, 
Clock/Wallpaper Type.
4.Move   to select Wallpaper.
uThe screen will change to the wallpaper 
list.
5.Move   to select Add New, then press  .
6.Rotate   to select a desired picture.
uThe preview is displayed on the left side 
on the screen.
7.Press  , then move   to select Start 
Import.
uThe confirmation message will appear. 
Then the display will return to the 
wallpaper list.
■Wallpaper Setup
1Wallpaper Setup•When importing wallpaper files, the image must be 
in the USB flash drive’s root directory.
Images in a folder cannot be imported.•The file name must be fewer than 64 characters.•The file format of the image that can be imported 
is BMP (bmp) or JPEG (jpg).•The individual file size limit is 6 MB.•The maximum image size is 1,680 x 936 pixels. If 
the image size is less than 420 × 234 pixels, the 
image is displayed in the middle of the screen with 
the extra area appearing in black.•Up to 255 files can be selected.•If the USB flash drive does not have any pictures, 
the No files detected message appears. 
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uuAudio System Basic OperationuAudio/Information Screen
214Features
■Select wallpaper
1.Press the SETTINGS button.
2.Rotate  to select System Settings, then press  .
uRepeat the procedure to select Clock/Wallpaper Type.
3.Move  to select Wallpaper.
uThe screen changes to the wallpaper list.
4.Rotate   to select a desired wallpaper.
uThe preview is displayed on the left side on the screen.
5.Press .
uThe pop-up menu appears on the screen.
6.Rotate  to select Set, then press  .
uThe display will return to the wallpaper list.■Delete wallpaper
1.Press the SETTINGS button.
2.Rotate  to select System Settings, then press  .
uRepeat the procedure to select Clock/Wallpaper Type.
3.Move  to select Wallpaper.
uThe screen changes to the wallpaper list.
4.Rotate   to select a wallpaper that you want to delete, then press  .
uThe preview is displayed on the left side on the screen.
5.Press .
uThe pop-up menu appears on the screen.
6.Rotate  to select Delete, then press  .
uThe confirmation message will appear.
7.Rotate  to select Yes, then press   to delete completely.
uThe display will return to the wallpaper list.
1Wallpaper Setup
From the pop-up menu, rotate   to select Preview 
and press   to see a preview at full-size screen.
To go back to the previous screen, press   to select 
OK, or press the BACK button.
When the file size is large, it takes a while to be 
previewed. 
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Features
■Customization flowPress the SETTINGS button.
 
 
BrightnessContrastBlack Level
 
   
 
Bluetooth StatusBluetooth Device ListEdit Pairing Code
Default
Display
System 
Settings
Bluetooth
Sync Display BrightnessFactory Data Reset
 
Background ColorHeader Clock Display
Clock
Clock AdjustmentClock Format
Clock
 
 
Language
Others
  
Wallpaper
Clock/Wallpaper 
Type
Display Operation Restriction Tips
 
Voice 
Recog
Voice Prompt 
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uuCustomized Featuresu
Features
 
Add Bluetooth 
DeviceDisconnect
Default
 
 
Phone
Connect phone
 
Edit Bluetooth 
DeviceAdd Bluetooth 
Device
 
Bluetooth Device 
List
Edit Speed DialAuto TransferAuto AnswerRing Tone
Automatic Phone SyncUse Contact PhotoEnable Text/EmailSelect Account
New Text/Email Alert
 
Text/Email
 
Phone 
Settings
 
Info Screen Preference
 
Clock Format
 
 
 
Clock/Wallpaper TypeClock Adjustment
 
Clock
DefaultInfo 
Settings
Others 
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uuCustomized Featuresu
Features
*1:Default SettingSetup 
GroupCustomizable Features Description Selectable SettingsSystem 
Settings
Blue-
tooth
Bluetooth Status
Turns the Bluetooth® on and off.
On
*1/Off
Bluetooth Device List
Pairs a new phone to HFL, edits and deletes a 
paired phone, and creates a security PIN.2Phone Setup P. 274
—
Edit Pairing Code
Changes a pairing code.2To change the pairing code setting P. 276
Random/Fixed
*1
Voice 
Recog
Voice Prompt
Turns the voice prompt on and off.
Beginner
*1/Expert
Clock
Clock/
Wallpaper 
Type
Clock
Changes the clock display type.
Analog/Digital
*1/
Small Digital/Off
Wallpaper
●Changes the wallpaper type.●Imports an image file for a new wallpaper.●Deletes an imported wallpaper (default 
wallpapers can be deleted).2Wallpaper Setup P. 213
Blank/Galaxy
*1/
Metallic
Clock Adjustment
Adjust Clock.2Clock P. 114
—
Clock Format
Selects the digital clock display from 12H to 24H.
12H
*1/24H 
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uuCustomized Featuresu
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Features
*1:Default SettingSetup 
GroupCustomizable Features Description Selectable SettingsSystem 
Settings
Others
Language
Changes the display language.
English
*1/Français/
Español
Display Operation 
Restriction Tips
Alerts you when manual control of the system is 
disabled to prevent distraction while driving.
On
*1/Off
Background Color
Changes the background color of the audio/
information screen and the On Demand Multi-
Use Display
TM.
Blue
*1/Amber/Red/
Green
Header Clock Display
Selects whether the clock display comes on.
On
*1/Off
Factory Data Reset
Resets all the settings to their factory default.2Defaulting All the Settings P. 265
—
Default
Cancels /Resets all customized items in the 
System Settings group as default.
Default/OK 
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uuCustomized Featuresu
Features
*1:Default SettingSetup 
GroupCustomizable Features Description Selectable SettingsInfo 
SettingsClockClock/
Wallpaper 
TypeClock
See System Settings on  P. 253 to  P. 255. Wallpaper
Clock Adjustment
Clock Format
Other Info Screen PreferenceSelects either of the following to be displayed 
when you press the INFO button.
•Info Top: Some of the available menu items 
pop up.
•Info Menu: All available menu items pop up.
•Off: The menu item you selected last time is 
displayed.Info Top/Info 
Menu
*1/Off
DefaultCancels/Resets all customized items in the Info 
Settings group as default.Default/OK 
Page 427 of 500
426Maintenance
BatteryChecking the BatteryThe battery condition is being monitored by the sensor on the negative terminal.
If there is a problem with the sensor, the warning message on MID will let you know. 
Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
If your vehicle’s battery is disconnected or goes dead:
•The audio system is disabled.
2Audio System Theft Protection P. 201
•The clock resets.
2Clock P. 114
•The navigation system
* is disabled.
2Refer to navigation system manual
Charging the BatteryDisconnect both battery cables to prevent damaging your vehicle’s electrical system. 
Always disconnect the negative (–) cable first, and reconnect it last.
1BatteryWARNING: Battery post, terminals, 
and related accessories contain lead 
and lead compounds.
Wash your hands after handling.When you find corrosion, clean the battery terminals 
by applying a baking powder and water solution. 
Clean the terminals with a damp towel. Cloth/towel 
dry the battery. Coat the terminals with grease to 
help prevent future corrosion.
When replacing the battery, the replacement must be 
of the same specifications.
Please consult a dealer for more information.
3
WARNING
The battery gives off explosive hydrogen 
gas during normal operation.
A spark or flame can cause the battery to 
explode with enough force to kill or 
seriously hurt you.
When conducting any battery 
maintenance, wear protective clothing and 
a face shield, or have a skilled technician do 
it.
* Not available on all models