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2013 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 its technology and convenience features. This
guide covers the MDX.
This guide is not intended to be a substitute for the Owner’s
Manual. For more detailed information on vehicle controls and
operation, please refer to the respective sections in the
Owner’s Manual.
HomeLink
®
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Bluetooth
®
HandsFreeLink
®
(HFL)..................................................................13
My Acura........................................................................................................16
Safety Reminder ............................................................................................17
Fuel Requirement ..........................................................................................17
Instrument Panel Indicators............................................................................2
Multi-Information Display (MID) .....................................................................4
Driving Position Memory System (DPMS) ......................................................9
Rearview Camera.........................................................................................10
Reverse Tilt Door Mirrors ................................................................................11
B L U E T O O T H
®
H A N D S F R E E L I N K ® p.13
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
H O M E L I N K
p. 12
R E A R V I E W
C A M E R A
p. 10
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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 sM 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)
SRS
(Supplemental Restraint System)
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)
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.
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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
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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
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 SEL/RESET for the lower
displays.
SEL/RESET
button
INFO
button
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Bluetooth
®
HandsFreeLink
®
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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 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.
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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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.”
Five groups of settings can be programmed using the MID*: 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.
2. Select “DOOR/WINDOW
SETUP.”
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:
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 )
Store driver’s seat, steering wheel, and side mirror positions into memory for each
corresponding keyless remote (1 or 2), which are recalled when you unlock the
driver’s door with the remote and enter the vehicle.
H o w I t W o r k s
1. Turn the ignition switch to
ON (II). Shift into Park (P).
3. Press MEMO. You will hear a
beep.
2. Adjust your preferred seat,
steering wheel, and outside
mirror settings.
4. Press the memory button
corresponding to the remote
(1 or 2) you are using. You will
hear two beeps.
Note: Stored positions can also be recalled by pressing memory buttons (1 or
2) on the door.
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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
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
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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 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
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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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.
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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 ® ( H F L )
Place and receive phone calls through your vehicle’s audio system. Visit
www.acura.com/handsfreelink to check if your phone is compatible.
U s i n g H F L
HFL Talk button: Give HFL
commands and answer incoming
calls.
HFL Back button: Cancel a
command and end or decline a
call.
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.
5. HFL asks you to name the
phone. For example, say
“Mary's phone.” The phone is
now paired.
2. Say “Phone setup,” then
say “Pair.”
4. Search for HandsFreeLink from
your phone, and enter the
code when prompted.
Connect to HFL.
P a i r i n g Y o u r P h o n e
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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.
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CALLING
R e c e i v i n g a C a l l
2. Press the HFL Talk button to
accept the call.
3. Press the HFL Back button to
decline or end the call.
H F L P h o n e b o o k
Press and release the HFL Talk button before you give a command.
1. Say “Phonebook.”
Store up to 50 names and their phone numbers, which can be used as speed dials.
2. Say “Store.”
3. Say the name of the
contact, and then the
phone number.
4. To call a contact once an
entry is stored, say “Call
Mike.”
INCOMING
CALL
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1. A notification is heard, and
“INCOMING CALL” and the phone
number appear on the MID.
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R E G I S T E R A T
M Y A C U R A . C O M
My Acura enhances your ownership experience by allowing you to explore features
and technologies specific to your vehicle, schedule service appointments, obtain
and update maintenance and service records, manage your financial services
account, and access other useful information.
S A F E T Y R E M I N D E R
Your vehicle is equipped with airbags. Airbags do not replace your seat
belts; they add to the protection offered by seat belts. Airbags can help
protect you in some types of collisions, but they do not provide protection in
all collisions.
Always make sure you and your passengers wear seat belts, and that young
children are properly secured in a child seat or booster in the rear seat.
Never place an infant seat in the front passenger’s seat as the force of a
deploying airbag can seriously injure an infant.
F U E L R E Q U I R E M E N T
• Only use unleaded gasoline of 91 octane or higher.
• Some gasoline in North America contains MMT, a manganese-based
fuel additive. Prolonged and consistent use of gasoline containing
MMT can deteriorate your vehicle’s performance, fuel economy, and
the emission control system. Always use MMT-free gasoline if available.
Failures caused by use of gasoline containing MMT may not be
covered under warranty.
• “TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline” meets a new gasoline standard jointly
established by leading automotive manufacturers to meet the needs
of today’s advanced engines. In most cases, qualifying gasoline
retailers will identify their gasoline as having met “TOP TIER Detergent
Gasoline” standards at the retail location. This fuel is guaranteed to
contain the proper level of detergent additives and be free of metallic
additives. This helps avoid build-up of deposits in your engine and
emission control system. Because the level of detergency and harmful
metallic additives (such as MMT) in gasoline vary in the market, Acura
endorses the use of “TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline” where available to
help maintain the performance and reliability of your vehicle. For more
information, visit www.toptiergas.com.
• For further important information on fuel and lubricants for your car
and information on gasoline that does not contain MMT, contact your
dealer or visit My Acura at www.myacura.com.
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