Acura MDX Technology Guide

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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

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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, please refer to the respective sections in the

Owner’s Manual.

As with the Owner’s Manual, this guide covers all trim levels of

the Acura MDX. Therefore, you may find descriptions of

equipment and features that are not on your particular vehicle.

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B L UE TO OT H

H A N D S F R E E L I N K ® p.25

N A V I G A T I O N

A U D I O

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p. 20

Instrument Panel Indicators............................................................................2

Multi-Information Display (MID) .....................................................................4

Keyless Memory Settings.................................................................................9

Rearview Camera .........................................................................................11

Reverse Tilt Door Mirrors ................................................................................12

HomeLink®......................................................................................................13

Voice Recognition ........................................................................................14

Navigation*....................................................................................................20

AcuraLink Real-Time TrafficTM*......................................................................22

AcuraLink Real-Time WeatherTM*.................................................................23

AcuraLink®Messages* ..................................................................................24

Bluetooth

HandsFreeLink®...........................................................................25

Advance Package shown

Bluetooth

iPod®or USB Flash Drive*...............................................................................31

Note Function* ..............................................................................................31

Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio*......................................................................32

Song By VoiceTM(SBV)* .................................................................................33

Rear Entertainment System (RES)*...............................................................35

Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM(CMBSTM)* ........................................36

Blind Spot Information System (BSI)*............................................................37

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)*.................................................................38

My Acura........................................................................................................40

Safety Reminder ............................................................................................41

Fuel Requirement ..........................................................................................41

Audio* .........................................................................................30

*if equipped

I N S T R U M E N T P A N E L I N D I C A T O R S

Briefly appear with each engine start. Red and amber indicators are most critical. Blue and green indicators are used for general information.

M a l f u n c t i o n I n d i c a t o r s

If an indicator remains on, there may be a problem; see your dealer

Charging system

Low brake fluid, Brake system

Low oil pressure

SRS

(Supplemental Restraint System)

ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)

Active Damper System*

Blind Spot Information System*

SH-AWD

(Super Handling-All Wheel Drive)

Malfunction indicator lamp

(check engine light)

VSA

(Vehicle Stability Assist)

TPMS (blinks)

(Tire Pressure Monitoring System)

CMBS*

(Collision Mitigation Braking System)

ACC*

(Adaptive Cruise Control)

C o n d i t i o n I n d i c a t o r s

Action is needed by driver

Parking brake on:

Release

Message indicator:

See MID

Seat belt reminder:

Fasten seat belt(s)

Door/tailgate open:

Close door or tailgate

A/T Temperature:

Pull over and let engine idle

O n / O f f I n d i c a t o r s

PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF (above audio panel)

SIDE AIRBAG OFF

VSA OFF

CRUISE MAIN* on

Adaptive Cruise Control* on

CRUISE CONTROL on

Low fuel:

Refill

Low tire pressure (stays on):

Add air

Fog lights on

Immobilizer (flashes): improperly coded key; use correct key

Headlights on

Turn signals/hazards on

High beams on

*if equipped

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 )

Consists of several displays that provide you with useful information.

A c c e s s i n g t h e M I D M a i n D i s p l a y s

When you start the engine, the MID shows the last active display from the previous drive cycle.

Odometer,

Trip meter

Bluetooth

HandsFreeLink

(shown on base model only)*

L o w e r D i s p l a y s

Trip A,

Odometer

Trip computer SH-AWD torque

Keyless Memory

Settings

distribution monitor

Tire pressure

monitor

* if phone is paired

Trip B,

Odometer

To toggle between the different displays, press either Info button (▲/▼) for the main displays and press SEL/RESET for the lower displays.

SEL/RESET button

INFO button

Oil life,

Odometer

Outside temperature,

Odometer

T r i p C o m p u t e r T i r e P r e s s u r e M o n i t o r i n g S y s t e m

Alerts you when one or more of your tires have significantly low pressure. Toggle to the tire pressure monitor display to view pressure readings on the MID.

H o w I t W o r k s

While on the Trip Computer display, press SEL/RESET to access trip information and to toggle through the various screens. Press either INFO (▲/▼) button to return to the Trip Computer main display.

Trip computer Average fuel economy A,

Average speed,

Elapsed time

SEL/RESET button

INFO button

Range

Average fuel economy B,

Range

If the tire pressure drops significantly below recommended levels:

• The low tire pressure indicator comes on.

• A "CHECK TIRE PRESSURE" message appears on the MID.

• The tire(s) icon showing low pressure blinks.

W h a t t o D o

Inflate the tire(s) to the recommended pressures listed on the label on the driver’s doorjamb.

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

Six groups of settings can be programmed using the MID*: Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Setup (if equipped), Meter Setup, Position Setup, Lighting Setup, Door/Window Setup, and Wiper Setup.

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

As the default setting, 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:

Press the Info button to toggle to the “Keyless Memory Settings” display, then press SEL/RESET to activate the menu.

SEL/RESET button

Info button

1. Select “CHG SETTING.”

4. Select “SHIFT TO P.”

K E Y L E S S M E M O R Y S E T T I N G S

When linked, each remote (labeled 1 or 2 on the back) activates its own set of programmable audio, climate, driving position memory, and customized settings (MID).

R e m o t e V e r i f i c a t i o n

1. Verify that you are using the correct remote by inserting the key in the ignition switch and turning to ON (II).

2. Check the MID:

• If you have the correct remote, the driver ID that first appears on

the MID will match the ID number on the back of your remote.

Go to step 3.

• If the numbers do not match, follow these simple instructions:

- Remove the key from the ignition switch.

2. Select “DOOR/WINDOW

SETUP.”

3. Select “AUTO DOOR

UNLOCK.”

* See Customized Settings in your Owner’s Manual for other programmable settings.

5. Select “ALL DOORS.”

6. Once the setting has been

saved, select “EXIT.”

- Press the unlock button on your remote.

- Insertthe key into the ignition switch, turnit to ON (II), and checkthe MID. The driver ID that first appears on the MID should now match the number on the back of your remote.

3. Once you have the correct remote, you can begin to program your Keyless Memory Settings.

C u s t o m i z i n g S e t t i n g s

Some examples on how to program vehicle settings.

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

1. Turn the ignition switch to

ON(II).

3. Set your preferred climate

control settings (fan speed, temperature, etc.).

R E A R V I E W C A M E R A

For added convenience, the area behind your vehicle is displayed to help you navigate while backing up.

H o w I t W o r k s

When you shift into Reverse (R), a real-time image of the area behind your vehicle, along with helpful parking guide lines, shows in the monitor. It turns off when you shift out of Reverse.

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 )

Base Model

Tech/Advance

2. Store your desired stations on the preset buttons and adjust your preferred audio sound levels (BASS, TREBLE, etc.).

4. Once you turn the car off, 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). Shift into Park (P).

2. Adjust your preferred seat,

steering wheel, and outside mirror settings.

3. Press MEMO. You will hear a beep.

4. Press the memory button corresponding to the remote (1 or 2) you are using. You will hear two beeps.

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 hold the power button for about 3 seconds.

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 release the power button.

A d j u s t i n g t h e V i e w M o d e ( T e c h / 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 f

Press and hold CANCEL for about 3 seconds.

S w i t c h i n g V i e w s

There are 3 rearview modes. Press ENTER to toggle between views. Rotate the Interface Dial to adjust the screen brightness.

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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.

* See Customized Settings in your Owner’s Manual for other programmable settings.

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