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31STXQ40 2011 Acura MDX Advanced Technology Guide 1234.5678.91.0
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ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY GUIDE
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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
acquainted with your new Acura and provide basic instructions
on some of the technology items.
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.
Bluetooth
®
Audio (Tech/Advance).............................................................30
iPod
®
or USB Flash Memory (Tech/Advance) ............................................31
Note Function (Tech/Advance)..................................................................31
Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio (Tech/Advance) .........................................32
Song By Voice
TM
(SBV) (Tech/Advance) ....................................................33
Rear Entertainment System (RES)(if equipped) ........................................35
Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM
(CMBS
TM
) (Advance) .....................36
Blind Spot Information System (BSI) (Advance) .........................................37
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Advance) ..............................................38
My Acura........................................................................................................40
Safety Reminder ............................................................................................41
Fuel Requirement ..........................................................................................41
Advance Package shown
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 (Tech/Advance) .......................................................................20
AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic
TM
.......................................................................22
AcuraLink Real-Time Weather
TM
..................................................................23
AcuraLink
®
Messages....................................................................................24
Bluetooth
®
HandsFreeLink
®
...........................................................................25
V O I C E
R E C O G N I T I O N p. 14
B L U E T O O T H
®
H A N D S F R E E L I N K ® p.25
A D A P T I V E C R U I S E
C O N T R O L p. 38
A U D I O
p. 30
N A V I G A T I O N
p. 20
B L I N D S P O T I N F O R M A T I O N
S Y S T E M p. 37
M U L T I - I N F O R M A T I O N
D I S P L A Y p. 4
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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
O n / O f f I n d i c a t o r s
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
SH-AWD
(Super Handling-All Wheel Drive)
VSA
(Vehicle Stability Assist)
Malfunction indicator lamp
(check engine light)
TPMS (blinks)
(Tire Pressure Monitoring System)
CMBS*
(Collision Mitigation Braking System)
SRS
(Supplemental Restraint System)
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)
ACC*
(Adaptive Cruise Control)
Active Damper System*
Blind Spot Information System*
PASSENGER
AIRBAG
OFF
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
(above audio panel)
SIDE AIRBAG OFF
VSA OFF
Fog lights on
Immobilizer (flashes): improperly
coded key; use correct key
Headlights on
Turn signals/hazards on
CRUISE MAIN* on
CRUISE CONTROL on
High beams on
Briefly appear with each engine start. Red and amber indicators are most critical.
Blue and green indicators are used for general information.
*if equipped
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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
Door/tailgate open:
Close door or tailgate
A/T Temperature:
Pull over and let engine idle
Low tire pressure (stays on):
Add air
Seat belt reminder:
Fasten seat belt(s)
Low fuel:
Refill
Adaptive Cruise Control* on
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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 )
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
L o w e r D i s p l a y s
Consists of several displays that provide you with useful information.
Odometer,
Trip meter
Trip A,
Odometer
Trip B,
Odometer
Oil life,
Odometer
Outside temperature,
Odometer
Trip computer SH-AWD torque
distribution monitor
Keyless Memory
Settings
TM
Tire pressure
monitor
* if phone is paired
When you start the engine, the MID
shows the last active display from
the previous drive cycle.
To toggle between the different
displays, press either Info button
(▲/▼) for the main displays and
press the SEL/RESET button for
the lower displays.
SEL/RESET
button
INFO
button
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Bluetooth
®
HandsFreeLink
®
(shown on base model only)*
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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
While on the Trip Computer display,
press the SEL/RESET button to
access trip information and to
toggle through the various screens.
Press either INFO (▲/▼) button to
return to the Trip Computer main
display.
SEL/RESET
button
INFO
button
Trip computer Average fuel economy A,
Range
Average fuel economy B,
Range
Average speed,
Elapsed time
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.
Inflate the tire(s) to the recommended pressures listed on the label on the
driver’s doorjamb.
H o w i t W o r k s
W h a t t o D o
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.
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K E Y L E S S M E M O R Y S E T T I N G S
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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.
- Press the unlock button on your remote.
- Insertthe key into the ignition switch, turn it 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.
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
1. Select “CHG SETTING.”
3. Select “AUTO DOOR
UNLOCK.”
4. Select “SHIFT TO P.”
5. Select “ALL DOORS.”
6. Once the setting has been
saved, select “EXIT.”
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.
SEL/RESET
button
Info
button
Press the Info button to toggle to
the “Keyless Memory Settings”
display, then press SEL/RESET to
activate the menu.
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
* See Customized Settings in your owner’s manual for other programmable settings.
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).
1. Verify that you are using the correct remote by inserting the key in
the ignition switch and turning to ON (II).
C h e c k p o i n t
2. Select “DOOR/WINDOW
SETUP.”
3. Once you have the correct remote, you can begin to program your
Keyless Memory Settings.
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:
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C u s t o m i z i n g S e t t i n g s
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
Some examples on how to program vehicle settings.
1. Turn the ignition switch to
ON(II).
2. Store your desired stations on
the preset buttons and adjust
your preferred audio sound
levels (BASS, TREBLE, etc.).
3. Set your preferred climate
control settings (fan speed,
temperature, 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).
3. Press and hold the MEMO
button until you hear a beep,
then release.
2. Adjust your preferred seat,
steering wheel, and outside
mirror settings.
4. Press and hold the memory
button # corresponding to the
remote (1 or 2) you are using
until you hear two beeps.
* See Customized Settings in your owner’s manual for other programmable settings.
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.
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.
H o w I t W o r k s
Press and hold the power
button for about 3 seconds.
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 )
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 release the power
button.
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 hold CANCEL for
about 3 seconds.
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
S w i t c h i n g V i e w s
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.
Base Model
Base Model
Tech/Advance
Tech/Advance
There are 3 rearview modes.
Press ENTER to toggle between
views. Turn the Interface Dial to
adjust the screen brightness.
Normal
Normal
Top down
Top down
Wide
Wide
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H O M E L I N K ®
Press and hold the button on the
remote and the HomeLink button at
the same time. Then, while
continuing to hold the HomeLink
button, press and release the button
on the remote every 2 seconds.
Does the LED blink at a faster rate within 20
seconds?
Press and hold
the HomeLink
button again.
Training
complete
YESNO
HomeLink indicator
flashes for 2 seconds,
then remains on.
HomeLink LED
remains on.
YESNO
YESNO
Position the remote transmitter you
wish to link 1–3 inches from the
HomeLink button you want to program.
1
Press and hold the desired
HomeLink button and the button on
the remote transmitter.
Does the HomeLink indicator (LED) blink at a
faster rate after about 10 seconds?
2
a
The remote has a rolling code.
Press the “learn” button on the
remote-controlled device (e.g.,
garage door opener).
Press the programmed HomeLink
button again; the remote-controlled
device should operate.
Within 30 seconds, press and
hold the programmed HomeLink
button for 2 seconds.
a
Press and hold the programmed
HomeLink button for about a
second.
Does the device (garage door opener) work?
3
b
4
5
T r a i n i n g a B u t t o n
The HomeLink Universal Transceiver built into your vehicle can be programmed to
operate up to three remote-controlled devices around your home, such as garage
doors, lighting, or home security systems.
If you have any problems programming HomeLink, see the owner’s manual
included with the device you are trying to program, call HomeLink at
(800) 355-3515, or visit www.homelink.com.
R E V E R S E T I L T D O O R M I R R O R S
H o w I t W o r k s
When you shift into Reverse (R), you can tilt either outside door mirror down slightly to
improve your view as you parallel park. Shifting out of Reverse returns the tilted mirror
to its original position.
• To tilt the driver’s
door mirror, move the
mirror selector switch
to the left (L) position.
• To tilt the passenger’s
side door mirror,
move the mirror
selector switch to the
right (R) position.
• To turn the feature
off, move the switch
to the middle
position.
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V O I C E R E C O G N I T I O N
F u n c t i o n s b y V o i c e C o m m a n d
To keep your eyes on the road and hands on the wheel, use voice commands for
hands-free calling, navigation, audio, climate control, and AcuraLink functions. For a
full list of commands, say “Info” and “Voice Help.”
Control five different systems with the steering wheel buttons and the
ceiling microphone.
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Advance Package shown
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B L U E T O O T H
® H A N D S F R E E L I N K ®
p. 25
A C U R A L I N K *
p. 24
A U D I O *
p. 19
C L I M A T E *
p. 19
N A V I G A T I O N *
p. 20
* Voice commands for these systems are available on Tech/Advance Package only.
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U s i n g t h e V o i c e C o m m a n d S y s t e m
V o i c e C o m m a n d T i p s
HFL Talk button: Give HFL
commands and answer
incoming calls.
HFL Back button: Cancel a
command and end or decline
a call.
B a s e M o d e l
Pick-Up button: Answer an
incoming call, or go directly to the
Cellular Phone screen.
Hang-Up button: End a call or
decline a call.
Talk button: Give HFL, navigation,
audio, climate control, or
AcuraLink commands.
Back button: Cancel a command
and return to the previous screen.
T e c h / A d v a n c e P a c k a g e
- To hear a list of available commands at any time, press and release the
Talk button, then say “Help.”
-
When using the Talk button, wait for a beep, then give a command.
- Speak in a clear, natural voice.
- Reduce all background noise.
- Adjust the dashboard and side vents away from the microphone in the
ceiling.
- Close the windows.
C o m m o n l y U s e d V o i c e C o m m a n d s
Press and release the Talk button before you give a command.
L o o k f o r R e s t a u r a n t s
N e a r Y o u r L o c a t i o n
Say a command like “Display
restaurants” to see restaurant icons
appear on the map.
A d j u s t V e h i c l e ’ s C l i m a t e
S e t t i n g
Say a command like “Air
conditioner on” and “Fan speed 4”
to achieve a comfortable climate
setting.
M a k e A u d i o S e l e c t i o n s
Say a command like “Radio 97.1
FM” or “CD play track 5” to select
that station or song.
G e t E s t i m a t e d D i s t a n c e
t o D e s t i n a t i o n
After a destination is entered, say
“How far to destination?” to hear
the remaining distance.
Here are some examples of commonly used voice commands. Try some of these
to familiarize yourself with the voice command system.
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C o m m o n l y U s e d V o i c e C o m m a n d s ( c o n t i n u e d )
Press and release the Talk button before you give a command. Press and release the Talk button before you give a command.
G e n e r a l C o m m a n d s (Accepted on most screens to change displays)
• Display map
• Display menu
• Information
• Display audio
screen
• What time is it?
F i n d P l a c e C o m m a n d s (Accepted on Map screen)
• Find nearest:
- ATM
- gas station
- Mexican
restaurant
- post office
- bank
- Acura dealer
- airport
- hospital
D i s p l a y C o m m a n d s (Accepted on Map screen)
• Display (or hide):
- ATM
- gas station
- restaurant
- post office
• Display north up/
heading up
• Zoom in/out
• Go home
• Display current
location
N a v i g a t i o n C o m m a n d s (Accepted on Map screen after a destination is entered)
A u d i o C o m m a n d s (Accepted on most screens)
• Radio on
• Radio # FM/AM
• Radio preset
1/2/3/4/5/6
• XM channel #
• XM 1/2 preset
1/2/3/4/5/6
• CD play
• CD play track #
• CD skip
forward/back
• iPod/USB/HDD play
S e t u p C o m m a n d s (Accepted on Setup screen)
W e a t h e r C o m m a n d s * (Accepted on map screen)
• Brightness
up/down
• Volume up/down/
min/max/off
• Interface dial
feedback on/off
• Guidance prompts
min/max/normal
• Display weather
• Display weather
icons
• Display weather
warning icons
H e l p C o m m a n d s (Accepted on most screens)
• Help (list of available commands for
current screen)
• Voice command help (from the INFO
screen - list of all available navigation,
audio, and climate control commands)
C l i m a t e C o n t r o l C o m m a n d s (Accepted on most screens)
T r a f f i c C o m m a n d s * (Accepted on Map screen)
• Display traffic
• Display traffic
speeds
• Display traffic icons
• Display traffic
incidents/list
*subscription required
• How long/far to the destination?
• Display destination
• Display entire route
• Air conditioner
on/off
• Rear defrost on/off
• Climate control
recirculate/fresh
air
• Fan speed
up/down
• Temperature #
degrees (# = 57–87)
• Temperature max
hot/cold
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E n t e r i n g a D e s t i n a t i o n
N A V I G A T I O N ( T e c h / A d v a n c e P a c k a g e )
Real-time navigation system uses GPS and a map database to show your current
location and help guide you to a desired destination.
Press and release the Talk button before you give a command.
U s i n g V o i c e C o n t r o l
U s i n g t h e “ F i n d N e a r e s t ” C o m m a n d
Try these simple steps to find a nearby point of interest, such as a gas station,
movie theater, restaurant, etc.
Press and release the Talk button before you give a command.
1. Say “Find nearest ATM.”
2. A list of the nearest ATMs in
your area is displayed by
shortest distance to
destination.
3. Say the number next to the
destination you want.
4. The system calculates the
route and displays the
“Calculate route to” screen.
Say “OK” to set the route.
* You can also use the Interface Dial to complete this procedure.
* You can also use the Interface Dial to complete this procedure.
Calculated Route
Distance to go
Direction of destination
Current vehicle
location
M a p S c r e e n
L e g e n d
1. Say “Display menu” and
“Address.”
2. Say “Street” followed by the
street name. Do not include
the direction (N, S, E, W) or
type (St., Ave., Blvd., etc.).
3. A list of street names appears.
Say the number next to the
street you want.
4. Say the entire street address
number. For example, “1-2-3-
4.”
5. If the street address is in more
than one city, a list of city
names appears. Say the num-
ber next to the city you want.
6. The system calculates the
route and displays the
“Calculate route to” screen.
Say “OK” to set the route.
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Press and release the Talk button before you give a command. Press and release the Talk button before you give a command.
D i s p l a y i n g T r a f f i c I n f o r m a t i o n
Say “Display traffic”** to view highway flow of data.
NOTE: Traffic flow and incident
icons can only be displayed on
map scales of 5 miles (8 km) or
less.
Heavy traffic
Moderate traffic
Free-flow traffic
* Subscription-based service through Sirius XM Radio
®
(free 90-day trial upon vehicle purchase)
** You can also display this information manually using the Interface Dial from the Map menu.
Traffic
Flow
data
Incident
icon
Incident
Incident Icons:
Congestion
Construction
Road
closed
Weather
A C U R A L I N K R E A L - T I M E W E A T H E R
T M
* ( i f e q u i p p e d )
D i s p l a y i n g W e a t h e r I c o n s
Say “Display weather”** to view weather icons for each city.
* Subscription-based service through Sirius XM Radio
®
(free 90-day trial upon vehicle purchase)
** You can also display this information manually using the Interface Dial from the Map menu.
Clear
Weather Icons:
Partly
Cloudy
Cloudy
Fog
Rain
Snow
Provides continuously updated weather conditions, warnings, and forecasts in
major metro areas.
1. Say “Display traffic incidents”
to view a list of incidents in
your area.
2. Say “On route” to view specific
incidents on your route.
3. Say the number of the
incident you wish to avoid,
and say “Avoid.”
4. The system notifies you that your
route has been changed.
T r a f f i c R e r o u t i n g
T M
The system can automatically provide detours around traffic incidents (if
Traffic Rerouting is ON in Setup), or you can calculate a new route manually.
W e a t h e r F o r e c a s t
Say “Weather forecast” to view a
1-day or 3-day forecast of your
current position or city vicinity.
R a d a r I m a g e M a p
Say “Radar map” to view color-
coded rain or snow systems.
W e a t h e r W a r n i n g L i s t
Say “Warning list sorted by distance”
to view a list of all U.S. weather
warnings by distance.
W e a t h e r W a r n i n g M a p
Say “Warning map” to view color-
coded severe weather systems.
D i s p l a y i n g W e a t h e r I n f o r m a t i o n
Say “Information,” then “Weather information” for the following options:
NOTE: Weather icons are
available on all map scales.
A C U R A L I N K R E A L - T I M E T R A F F I C
T M
* ( i f e q u i p p e d )
Provides continuously updated info, including traffic speed, incidents, and
construction in major metro areas.
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S c h e d u l i n g a D e a l e r A p p o i n t m e n t
A C U R A L I N K® M E S S A G E S ( T e c h / A d v a n c e P a c k a g e )
Acura periodically sends you messages on vehicle features, recall and safety
information, maintenance reminders, and diagnostic information.
1. When you receive a new
message, an envelope icon
appears on the map screen.
2. Say “Messages,” and a list of
messages appears.
1. Using the Interface Dial,
open a maintenance or
product update
message.
3. The system searches for the next available
appointment at your dealer. Select “Confirm
Appointment” if you are satisfied with the
date.
NOTE: If you arenot satisfied with the available
date,usethe Calloptionto call your dealer directly.
2. Select “Schedule
Dealer Appt.”
4. Select “OK” to set the appointment.
3. Say the number of the
message you want to hear.
To use this feature, you must register at My Acura (www.myacura.com), and
make sure your compatible phone is paired and correctly set up (see page 27).
B L U E T O O T H
®
H A N D S F R E E L I N K ®
( B a s e M o d e l )
Place and receive phone calls through your vehicle's audio system. Visit
www.acura.com/handsfreelink to check if your phone is compatible.
P a i r i n g Y o u r P h o n e
V i e w i n g N e w M e s s a g e s
HFL Talk button: Give HFL
commands and answer incoming
calls.
HFL Back button: Cancel a
command and end or decline a
call.
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Press and release the HFL Talk button before you give a command.
1. Enable “Discovery” or
“Search” mode on your
compatible phone
3. HFL gives you a four-digit
code (that also appears
on the MID) and begins to
search for your phone.
6. HFL asks you to name the
phone. For example, say
“Mary's phone.”
5. Enter the four-digit code on
your phone when
prompted.
2. Say “Phone setup,” then
say “Pair.”
4. Search for a HandsFreeLink
device from your phone,
and connect to HFL.
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M a k i n g a C a l l
Press and release the HFL Talk button before you give a command.
1. Say “Call” and the phone
number.
2. Say “Call” or “Dial” to
begin the call.
3. The call is connected and
heard through the
speakers.
R e c e i v i n g a C a l l
Press and release the HFL Talk button before you give a command.
1. A notification is heard, and
“INCOMING CALL” and the
phone number appear on
the MID.
2. Press the HFL Talk button to
accept the call.
3. Press the HFL Back button
to decline or end the call.
B L U E T O O TH
®
HA NDS FR EELIN K®
( Tech/Advance Package)
Place and receive phone calls through your vehicle's navigation and audio systems.
Visit www.acura.com/handsfreelink to check if your phone is compatible.
Press and release the Talk button before you give a command.
3. Say “Pair phone.”
2. Say “Setup Bluetooth
phone.”
4. HFL gives you a 4-digit pass-
key and begins to search
for your phone.
5. Search for a HandsFreeLink
device from your phone,
and connect to HFL.
6. When your phone prompts
you, input the 4-digit pass-
key and connect to HFL.
* You can also use the Interface Dial to complete this procedure.
1. Press the Pick-Up button to
access the Cellular Phone
screen, and say “Phone setup.”
Pick-Up button: Answer an
incoming call, or go directly to the
Cellular Phone screen.
Hang-Up button: End a call or
decline a call.
Talk button: Give HFL commands.
Back button: Cancel a command
and return to the previous screen.
P a i r i n g Y o u r P h o n e
1234567890
1
IN USE
C
CALLING
INCOMING
CALL
1234567890
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M a k i n g a C a l l
Press and release the Talk button before you give a command.
1. Press the Pick-Up button to
access the Cellular Phone
screen.
2. Say “Dial.”
3. Say the entire phone
number and “Dial” to
begin call.
4. The call is connected and
heard through the speakers.
R e c e i v i n g a C a l l
1. When you receive an incoming call, you hear a notification and see
one of the following pop-up messages.
3. Press the Hang-Up button
to end or decline the call.
2. Press the Pick-Up button to
accept the call.
Note: You can also use the Interface Dial to complete this procedure.
On the audio screen
On the navigation
map screen
On the Cellular
Phone screen
D i a l i n g a N u m b e r
Press and release the Talk button before you give a command.
Note: You can also use the Interface Dial to complete this procedure.
U s i n g S p e e d D i a l a n d V o i c e T a g s
Press and release the Talk button before you give a command.
1. Press the Pick-Up button to
access the Cellular Phone
screen.
2. Say “Phonebook.”
3. HFL imports your phonebook
if not already imported.
4. Once the phonebook
imports, say the number of
the entry you want to call.
Note: You can also use the Interface Dial to complete this procedure.
* Visit www.acura.com/handsfreelink to check if this feature is available on your phone.
U s i n g t h e I m p o r t e d P h o n e b o o k *
Note: See your owner’s manual for instructions on storing speed
dial entries and accompanying voice tags.
3. The call is connected and
heard through the
speakers.
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2a. Say “Call” and the number of
the entry. For example, “Call
one.” For the complete list of
speed dial entries, say “More
speed dial.”
2b. If a speed dial has a stored
voice tag, say “Call” and
the voice tag name. For
example, “Call Mary.”
1. Press the Pick-Up button to
access the Cellular Phone
screen.
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3. Push USB/AUX to begin playing.
2. Connect the USB connector to your
iPod dock connector or flash drive.
1. Open the center console, and
pull out the USB adapter cable.
1. To record a song sample, press
and hold XM for about 2 seconds.
2. To replay stored information, push
the interface dial down.
3. Turn the selector knob to select
“NOTE,” then press ENTER.
4. Turn the selector knob to select a
sound file, then press ENTER. The
selected recording plays.
B L U E T O O TH
®
A U D I O
( T e c h / A d v a n c e P a c k a g e )
Play audio files from your compatible phone through your vehicle’s audio system. Visit
www.acura.com/handsfreelink to check if this feature is available on your phone.
i P o d ® o r U S B F l a s h M e m o r y
(Tech/Advance Package)
Play audio files from your compatible iPod or USB flash memory device through your
vehicle’s audio system. See your Owner’s Manual for a list of compatible devices.
C o n n e c t i n g a n d P l a y i n g A u d i o F i l e s
R e c o r d i n g S o n g S a m p l e s
1. Make sure your phone is on and
paired to HandsFreeLink (See
page 27).
• Press () or () on the audio
control panel.
• Press (+) or (-) on the remote
audio controls.
There are two ways to skip through audio files*:
2. Press USB/AUX repeatedly until
“Bluetooth Audio” appears.
3. Press “play” on your phone;
sound is redirected to the audio
system. Make sure the phone’s
volume is adjusted.
iPod is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. iPod not included.
P l a y i n g Bluetooth A u d i o F i l e s
S k i p p i n g
Bluetooth A u d i o F i l e s
N o t e F u n c t i o n ( T e c h / A d v a n c e P a c k a g e )
Use the Note function to store up to 30 ten-second recordings of songs and song
information from XM
®
Radio (with an active subscription).
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* not supported on all phones
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HARD DISC DRIVE (HDD) AUDIO (Te c h/Adva nce Pa ckage)
Automatically record CDs onto your vehicle’s hard drive (by system default). Songs
begin to record once a CD is inserted into the disc slot.
P l a y i n g H D D A u d i o F i l e s
S e a r c h i n g f o r M u s i c
1. Press AUDIO.
2. Press HDD.
3. The first song of the last
recorded album plays. Press
() or () or (+) or (-) to skip
through songs.
1. Push the selector up to select
MUSIC SEARCH.
2. Select one of the categories.
3. Select a track and press ENTER
to begin play.
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S O N G B Y V O I C E
T M
( S B V ) ( i P o d ® / H D D )
Play songs from your iPod and HDD from most navigation/audio screens by using
simple voice commands.
P l a y i n g A u d i o F i l e s u s i n g V o i c e C o m m a n d s
U s i n g t h e “ P l a y ” C o m m a n d
Press and release the Talk button before you give a command.
The system
provides voice
feedback and
lists possible
matches.
The system
plays the
selection
and returns
to the Search
Mode
screen.
Say "iPod
search" or
"HDD search."
Say "Play" and
one of the
options on the
Search Mode
screen. For
example, say
"Play Artist
XYZ."
Say the
number of the
corresponding
selection you
wish to play.
For example,
say "Four."
if exact
match
found
if exact
match
not found
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34
P l a y i n g A u d i o F i l e s u s i n g V o i c e C o m m a n d s ( c o n t i n u e d )
Press and release the Talk button before you give a command.
U s i n g t h e “ L i s t ” C o m m a n d
The system
provides
voice
feedback
and lists
possible
matches.
A list of tracks
from the
selected artist
displays.
Say "iPod search"
or "HDD search."
Say "List" and
one of the
options on the
Search Mode
screen. For
example, say
"List Artist XYZ."
Say the
number of
your selection.
For example,
say "One."
The system
plays the
selection and
returns to the
Search Mode
screen.
Say the
number of
the artist.
For
example,
say "Four."
if exact
match
found
if exact
match
not found
O p e r a t i n g t h e R E S f r o m t h e F r o n t S e a t
RE AR EN TER TA IN MEN T SYS TE M (RES ) (if e quipped)
Rear passengers can enjoy a different entertainment source than the front seat
occupants. If listening to the same media source, both the driver and the rear
passenger have the ability to control functions for that source.
1. Press REAR PWR; the DVD
monitor automatically opens.
Rear passengers hear audio
through the wireless
headphones.
2. Press REAR CTRL OFF to
disable rear audio controls.
3. Press REAR SOURCE to
temporarily hear what is
playing in the rear.
4. Select a media source for
the rear passengers. Press
FRONT SOURCE to return to
the front audio controls.
O p e r a t i n g t h e R E S f r o m t h e R e a r S e a t
1. From the front audio panel,
make sure REAR PWR is on
and rear control is not
disabled.
2. From the rear control panel,
press DVD/AUX, DISC/HDD, XM,
or FM/AM to make a selection.
4. The rear control panel can
be detached and used as
a remote control. Press the
RELEASE button to remove it
from the ceiling.
3. Use the ()(
)()() buttons
to navigate the menu on the
display. Press the ENT button
to select a function.
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COLLISION MITIGATION BRAKING SYSTEM
TM
(CMBS
TM
) (Advance Package)
Alerts you to the possibility of a front-end collision and helps reduce the severity of the
collision if you are unable to avoid it.
Stage 2
Provides further warning
by lightly retracting the
seatbelt and applying
light brake force. A
beep sounds and
“BRAKE” continues to
flash on the MID.
Stage 1
Senses a quickly
approaching object
and prompts you to
take preventive action
by flashing a “BRAKE”
warning on the MID.
Stage 3
Applies stronger
seatbelt retraction and
brake force to prepare
the driver and front
passenger for impact.
= Brake Force = Brake Force
T u r n i n g C M B S O f f / O n
CMBS Off
You hear a beep and the
CMBS indicator turns off.
CMBS On
You hear a beep, a message
appears on the MID, and the CMBS
indicator turns on.
CMBS OFF
CMBS
* Depending on the circumstances, CMBS may not go through all of the alert stages before initiating the last stage.
3 S t a g e s o f C M B S *
CMBS can be turned off/on by pressing and holding the CMBS OFF button
on the dashboard.
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BL IN D S PO T I NF OR MA TIO N SYS TE M (BS I) (Adv a n c e Package)
Assists you in determining if there are vehicles in your blind spots.
T u r n i n g B S I O f f / O n
Lane ChangePassing and Passed ConflictMerging
A radar sensor on each corner of the rear bumper alerts you to a detected
vehicle in your blind spot.
Minimum operating speed: 6-7 mph
When a vehicle is detected in
your blind spot, the blind spot
indicator turns on and stays lit
until the area is clear.
OFF
ON
H o w I t W o r k s
When your turn signal is on and a
vehicle is detected, the blind
spot indicator blinks until the area
is clear or the turn signal is off.
Press the BSI OFF
button on the
dashboard to
turn BSI off or on.
A message
briefly appears
on the MID
screen showing
the system status.
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