ECO mode Acura MDX 2015 Navigation Manual
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Playing an iPod®Song By VoiceTM (SBV)
Audio
1.Set the  Song by Voice  setting to 
On .
2. Press the  d (Talk) button and say 
“Music Search” to activate the SBV 
feature for the HDD and iPod®.
3. Press the  d button and say a 
command.
Example 1: Say “(List) ‘Artist A’“ 
to view a list of songs by that 
artist. Select the  desired song to 
start playing.
Example 2: Say “Play ‘Artist A’“ 
to start playing songs by that 
artist.
4. To cancel SBV, press the  J 
(hang-up/back) button on the 
steering wheel. The selected song 
continues playing.
■ Searching for music using Song By VoiceTM (SBV)1 Searching for music using Song By VoiceTM (SBV)
Song By Voice
TM Commands List 
2 Song By VoiceTM commands  P. 326
NOTE:
Song By Voice
TM commands are available for 
tracks stored on the HDD or iPod®.
You can add phonetic modifications of difficult 
words so that it is easier for SBV to recognize 
artists, songs, albums, and composers in voice 
commands.
2 Phonetic Modification  P. 190
SBV may not be able to recognize languages 
other than English for the artist name, song title, 
album title, and composers.
Once you have canceled  this mode, you need to 
press the
 d  button and say “Music Search” 
again to re-activate this mode. 
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Playing a USB Flash DriveAudio Menu
Audio
Audio Menu
HMENU button (in USB mode)
Rotate i to select an item. Press u .
The following item s are available:
• Scan:
Scan Folders:  Provides 10-second sampling of the first file in each of the main 
folders.
Scan Tracks:  Provides 10-second sampling of  all files in the current folder.
• Random/Repeat:
Repeat Folder:  Repeats all files in the current folder.
Repeat Track:  Repeats the current file.
Random in Folder: Plays all files in the current folder in random order.
Random All Tracks:  Plays all files in random order.
• Change Source:  Changes the audio source mode.
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Selecting Disc Mode P. 162
• Music Search:  Selects a file from the Music Search list.
2
How to Select a File from the Music Search List P. 202
Interface Dial 
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Audio
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio
Your audio system allows you  to listen to music from your Bluetooth®-compatible 
phone.
This function is available when the phone is paired and connected to the vehicle’s 
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink® (HFL) system.
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Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® P. 208
Selecting  Bluetooth ® Audio Mode
1.Make sure that your phone is on, paired, and linked to HFL.
2 Phone Settings P. 228
2.Press the MENU button. (in AUDIO mode)
3. Rotate  i to select  Change Source . Press u.
4. Rotate  i to select  Bluetooth Audio . Press u.
2. Select  Audio Source .
3. Select the  Bluetooth  icon.
Interface Dial
On Demand Multi-Use DisplayTM
1Playing Bluetooth ® Audio
Not all  Bluetooth®-enabled phones with 
streaming audio capabiliti es are compatible with 
the system.
For a list of compat ible phones, visit 
www.acura.com / handsfreelink, or 
call 1-888-528-7876.
State or local laws may prohibit the  operation of 
handheld electronic devi ces while operating a 
vehicle.
If more than one phone is paired to the HFL 
system, there will be a delay before the system 
begins to play.
You can control  Bluetooth® Audio using 
voicecommands.
2 Voice Control Operation P. 5 
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AcuraLink®Security Features
AcuraLink®
Security Features
Your 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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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Map, Voice, Entering Destinations
ProblemSolution
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. 109
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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TroubleshootingMap, Voice, Entering Destinations
Troubleshooting
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. You 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. 208
ProblemSolution 
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TroubleshootingUpdate, Coverage, Map Errors
Troubleshooting
Update, Coverage, Map Errors
Display, Accessories
Miscellaneous Questions
ProblemSolution
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. 311
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. 311
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, see
2Reporting Errors P. 310
ProblemSolution
The display appears dim when starting the car in really 
cold weather.This is normal. The display will become brighter after a few minutes.
ProblemSolution
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. 
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Reference Information
System Initialization
The navigation system must be initialized if 
power to the navigation system is 
interrupted for any reason (e.g., the 
battery was disconnected).
Entering the Security Code
In most cases, you do not need to enter a 
security code. Follow the steps to 
reactivate the system. 
1.Set the power mode to ON, and turn on 
the audio system.
2. Press and hold the  9 (Power) button 
for more than two seconds.
The system is reac tivated when the 
system’s control unit  recognizes that 
the system is in your vehicle.
If the control unit  fails to recognize, 
you must go to a dealer and have the 
system checked.
Acquiring GPS Information
Depending on the length of time the 
power was interrupted, your system may 
require GPS initialization.
If initialization is not necessary, the system 
proceeds directly to the Startup 
Confirmation screen.
If the system fails to  locate a sufficient 
number of satellites to locate your position 
within 10 minutes, the  following screen is 
displayed.