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... 157) / SEAT HEATER AND SEAT VENTILATION BUTTONSᤳ2 (P. 158) ACTIVE DAMPER SYSTEM BUTTONᤳ2 (P. 484) 4 2013 MDX Your Vehicle at a Glance HEADLIGHT/TURN SIGNAL/ WINDSHIELD BSI ALERT INDICATORᤳ2 FRONT FOG LIGHTS WIPERS/WASHERS (P. 479) ... (P. 132) REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER (P. 132) ACCESSORY POWER SOCKETS (P. 177) HORNᤳ1 DISTANCE STEERING WHEEL BUTTONᤳ2 VOICE CONTROL AUDIO CONTROLS (P. 357) BUTTONSᤳ3 (P. 305) BLUETOOTH CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS (P. 345) / STEERING WHEEL HANDSFREELINK ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) ADJUSTMENTS BUTTONS (P. 365) BUTTONSᤳ2 (P. 353)...
... 157) / SEAT HEATER AND SEAT VENTILATION BUTTONSᤳ2 (P. 158) ACTIVE DAMPER SYSTEM BUTTONᤳ2 (P. 484) 4 2013 MDX Your Vehicle at a Glance HEADLIGHT/TURN SIGNAL/ WINDSHIELD BSI ALERT INDICATORᤳ2 FRONT FOG LIGHTS WIPERS/WASHERS (P. 479) ... (P. 132) REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER (P. 132) ACCESSORY POWER SOCKETS (P. 177) HORNᤳ1 DISTANCE STEERING WHEEL BUTTONᤳ2 VOICE CONTROL AUDIO CONTROLS (P. 357) BUTTONSᤳ3 (P. 305) BLUETOOTH CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS (P. 345) / STEERING WHEEL HANDSFREELINK ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) ADJUSTMENTS BUTTONS (P. 365) BUTTONSᤳ2 (P. 353)...
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Switch location varies on m odels. 125 2013 MDX Controls Near the Steering Wheel HEADLIGHT/TURN... BLIND SPOT INFORMATION SYSTEM (BSI) OFF BUTTONᤳ1 (P. 482) HEADLIGHT WASHER BUTTONᤳ1 (P. 127) STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS (P. 305) ᤳ4 INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS (P. 133) PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR (P. 37) HAZARD WARNING BUTTON ...HEATER SWITCHES (P. 157)/ SEAT HEATER AND SEAT VENTILATION BUTTONSᤳ1 (P. 158) ACTIVE DAMPER SYSTEM BUTTONᤳ1 (P. 484) BLUETOOTH STEERING WHEEL HANDSFREELINK ADJUSTMENTS (P. 134) BUTTON (P. 365) ᤳ 1: ᤳ 2: ᤳ 3: ᤳ 4:...
Switch location varies on m odels. 125 2013 MDX Controls Near the Steering Wheel HEADLIGHT/TURN... BLIND SPOT INFORMATION SYSTEM (BSI) OFF BUTTONᤳ1 (P. 482) HEADLIGHT WASHER BUTTONᤳ1 (P. 127) STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS (P. 305) ᤳ4 INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS (P. 133) PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR (P. 37) HAZARD WARNING BUTTON ...HEATER SWITCHES (P. 157)/ SEAT HEATER AND SEAT VENTILATION BUTTONSᤳ1 (P. 158) ACTIVE DAMPER SYSTEM BUTTONᤳ1 (P. 484) BLUETOOTH STEERING WHEEL HANDSFREELINK ADJUSTMENTS (P. 134) BUTTON (P. 365) ᤳ 1: ᤳ 2: ᤳ 3: ᤳ 4:...
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... navigation system) ...287 USB Flash Memory Device Error Messages (Models with navigation system) ...Bluetooth® Audio System (Models with navigation system) ...AM/FM Radio Reception ...Remote Audio Controls ...Auxiliary Input Jack ...Radio Theft Protection ...Setting the Clock and Calendar ...Rear Entertainment... Controls ...187 Audio System ...192 Playing the AM/FM Radio (Models without navigation system) ...193 Playing the XM® Radio (Models without navigation system) ...197 Playing Discs (Models without navigation system) ...203 181 2013 MDX The standard audio system has many...
... navigation system) ...287 USB Flash Memory Device Error Messages (Models with navigation system) ...Bluetooth® Audio System (Models with navigation system) ...AM/FM Radio Reception ...Remote Audio Controls ...Auxiliary Input Jack ...Radio Theft Protection ...Setting the Clock and Calendar ...Rear Entertainment... Controls ...187 Audio System ...192 Playing the AM/FM Radio (Models without navigation system) ...193 Playing the XM® Radio (Models without navigation system) ...197 Playing Discs (Models without navigation system) ...203 181 2013 MDX The standard audio system has many...
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...ProLogic II can only be activated when listening to the desired level, and enter your selection by pressing ENTER on the interface selector. Features 224 2013 MDX To change the SVC mode, select SVC, then press ENTER on the screen. Dolby PL (ProLogic) II － Dolby PL (ProLogic) ...DISC (CD-DA, MP3, WMA, AAC), XM Radio, AUX (USB, iPod® , AUX, Bluetooth® Audio), and HDD Audio. If you go, the louder the audio volume becomes. ProLogic ON/OFF settings are independently controlled for DISC, XM, HDD Audio, and AUX sources. The current setting is not available in the...
...ProLogic II can only be activated when listening to the desired level, and enter your selection by pressing ENTER on the interface selector. Features 224 2013 MDX To change the SVC mode, select SVC, then press ENTER on the screen. Dolby PL (ProLogic) II － Dolby PL (ProLogic) ...DISC (CD-DA, MP3, WMA, AAC), XM Radio, AUX (USB, iPod® , AUX, Bluetooth® Audio), and HDD Audio. If you go, the louder the audio volume becomes. ProLogic ON/OFF settings are independently controlled for DISC, XM, HDD Audio, and AUX sources. The current setting is not available in the...
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...iPod display. When you see the ''OK to the navigation system, the most recent settings (Shuffle, Repeat, etc.) will be carried over. 285 2013 MDX If you see an error message in the iPod display before you disconnect the iPod while it . Always make sure you see page 286. On... the disc mode. Disconnecting an iPodᤎ When you disconnect it is playing, the audio display and the navigation screen (if selected) show USB NO DATA. Press the DISC button to switch to Bluetoothᤎ Audio. iPodᤎ Error Messages If you reconnect the same iPod, the system may vary...
...iPod display. When you see the ''OK to the navigation system, the most recent settings (Shuffle, Repeat, etc.) will be carried over. 285 2013 MDX If you see an error message in the iPod display before you disconnect the iPod while it . Always make sure you see page 286. On... the disc mode. Disconnecting an iPodᤎ When you disconnect it is playing, the audio display and the navigation screen (if selected) show USB NO DATA. Press the DISC button to switch to Bluetoothᤎ Audio. iPodᤎ Error Messages If you reconnect the same iPod, the system may vary...
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Bluetooth® Audio System (Models with navigation system) NAVIGATION SCREEN Without rear entertainment system AUDIO DISPLAY With rear entertainment system AUDIO DISPLAY Features TITLE BUTTON AM/FM BUTTON XM BUTTON DISC BUTTON HDD BUTTON AUDIO BUTTON SKIP BUTTONS TITLE BUTTON AM/FM BUTTON USB/AUX BUTTON XM BUTTON DISC BUTTON AUDIO BUTTON SKIP BUTTONS USB/AUX BUTTON HDD BUTTON INTERFACE DIAL INTERFACE DIAL 298 2013 MDX
Bluetooth® Audio System (Models with navigation system) NAVIGATION SCREEN Without rear entertainment system AUDIO DISPLAY With rear entertainment system AUDIO DISPLAY Features TITLE BUTTON AM/FM BUTTON XM BUTTON DISC BUTTON HDD BUTTON AUDIO BUTTON SKIP BUTTONS TITLE BUTTON AM/FM BUTTON USB/AUX BUTTON XM BUTTON DISC BUTTON AUDIO BUTTON SKIP BUTTONS USB/AUX BUTTON HDD BUTTON INTERFACE DIAL INTERFACE DIAL 298 2013 MDX
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... a Bluetooth® audio system, which allows you to listen to streaming audio from your Bluetooth ® Audio phone. Not all Bluetooth-enabled phones with streaming audio capabilities are paired and linked to operate your phone. In Canada, visit www.acura.ca, or call 1-888-9-ACURA-9. Push... switch in the audio display and the audio control display on the navigation screen (if selected). If so, follow the phone maker's operating instructions. 299 2013 MDX NOTE: In some states, provinces, and territories it may need to the vehicle's Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®...
... a Bluetooth® audio system, which allows you to listen to streaming audio from your Bluetooth ® Audio phone. Not all Bluetooth-enabled phones with streaming audio capabilities are paired and linked to operate your phone. In Canada, visit www.acura.ca, or call 1-888-9-ACURA-9. Push... switch in the audio display and the audio control display on the navigation screen (if selected). If so, follow the phone maker's operating instructions. 299 2013 MDX NOTE: In some states, provinces, and territories it may need to the vehicle's Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®...
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The phone is an Acura approved phone. Another HFL compatible phone, which is not compatible for Bluetooth® Audio, is already connected. ● ● If your phone is linked, the name of the current file. Voice Control System ● You can select the ...does not operate as described, make sure it is not turned on the screen. Push the side again to skip to the previous file. 300 2013 MDX Bluetooth® Audio System (Models with navigation system) Once a device is approved, go to www.acura.com/ handsfreelink (in the vehicle. Pressing the TITLE button switches the...
The phone is an Acura approved phone. Another HFL compatible phone, which is not compatible for Bluetooth® Audio, is already connected. ● ● If your phone is linked, the name of the current file. Voice Control System ● You can select the ...does not operate as described, make sure it is not turned on the screen. Push the side again to skip to the previous file. 300 2013 MDX Bluetooth® Audio System (Models with navigation system) Once a device is approved, go to www.acura.com/ handsfreelink (in the vehicle. Pressing the TITLE button switches the...
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To change sound settings Features The resume/pause mode can stop playing a file temporarily. CONTINUED 301 2013 MDX Select Sound Setup, then press ENTER to set your selection. Select Resume/Pause, then press ENTER to set your selection. Bluetooth® Audio System (Models with navigation system) To pause or resume a file Turn the interface dial...
To change sound settings Features The resume/pause mode can stop playing a file temporarily. CONTINUED 301 2013 MDX Select Sound Setup, then press ENTER to set your selection. Select Resume/Pause, then press ENTER to set your selection. Bluetooth® Audio System (Models with navigation system) To pause or resume a file Turn the interface dial...
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... for more information. Select any other audio mode by pressing a button; Features 302 2013 MDX AM/FM, DISC, or HDD on the audio control panel, or press the MODE button on the steering wheel. After ending the call when the Bluetooth® Audio is playing, press the PICK-UP ...button on the steering wheel to the Bluetooth® Audio mode. Bluetooth® Audio System (Models...
... for more information. Select any other audio mode by pressing a button; Features 302 2013 MDX AM/FM, DISC, or HDD on the audio control panel, or press the MODE button on the steering wheel. After ending the call when the Bluetooth® Audio is playing, press the PICK-UP ...button on the steering wheel to the Bluetooth® Audio mode. Bluetooth® Audio System (Models...
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... current frequency to the next preset station on models with navigation system), Bluetooth® Audio (if paired), AUX (if an appropriate audio unit is connected). These let you press and hold it finds a station... with a strong signal. Features MODE BUTTON CH BUTTON VOL BUTTON Three controls for the audio system are listening to the radio, use the CH button to the previous track/file. If ..., WMA, or AAC format) each time you are mounted in the steering wheel hub. Remote Audio Controls The MODE button changes the mode. If an iPod or a USB flash memory device is...
... current frequency to the next preset station on models with navigation system), Bluetooth® Audio (if paired), AUX (if an appropriate audio unit is connected). These let you press and hold it finds a station... with a strong signal. Features MODE BUTTON CH BUTTON VOL BUTTON Three controls for the audio system are listening to the radio, use the CH button to the previous track/file. If ..., WMA, or AAC format) each time you are mounted in the steering wheel hub. Remote Audio Controls The MODE button changes the mode. If an iPod or a USB flash memory device is...
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Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (Models without navigation system) ● To change the volume level of available commands, say ''Tutorial.'' For help .'' As an incoming call notification, you will see the following display: SIGNAL STRENGTH HFL MODE BATTERY LEVEL STATUS ● Features ROAM STATUS PHONE DIALING CONTINUED 367 2013 MDX... Help Features ● Information Display To hear general HFL information, including help on pairing a phone or setting up the system, say ''Hands free help at any time, including a list of HFL, use the audio system ...
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (Models without navigation system) ● To change the volume level of available commands, say ''Tutorial.'' For help .'' As an incoming call notification, you will see the following display: SIGNAL STRENGTH HFL MODE BATTERY LEVEL STATUS ● Features ROAM STATUS PHONE DIALING CONTINUED 367 2013 MDX... Help Features ● Information Display To hear general HFL information, including help on pairing a phone or setting up the system, say ''Hands free help at any time, including a list of HFL, use the audio system ...
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Features You will see ''HANDSFREELINK'' and the '' '' indicator on the audio display when you operate HFL. 368 2013 MDX Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (Models without navigation system) Some phones may send battery, signal strength, and roaming status information to HFL.
Features You will see ''HANDSFREELINK'' and the '' '' indicator on the audio display when you operate HFL. 368 2013 MDX Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (Models without navigation system) Some phones may send battery, signal strength, and roaming status information to HFL.
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Say ''Call'' or ''Dial.'' 2. To redial the last number called through the audio speakers. Follow the HFL prompts to HFL. Say ''Call'' or ''Dial.'' 2. Follow the HFL prompts and say the name stored in the HFL phonebook: To ... a call using a name in the HFL phonebook that you want to dial. 3. Follow the HFL prompts to confirm the number and say ''Redial.'' CONTINUED 375 2013 MDX Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (Models without navigation system) To make a call using a phone number: Press and release the HFL Talk button before a command. 1.
Say ''Call'' or ''Dial.'' 2. To redial the last number called through the audio speakers. Follow the HFL prompts to HFL. Say ''Call'' or ''Dial.'' 2. Follow the HFL prompts and say the name stored in the HFL phonebook: To ... a call using a name in the HFL phonebook that you want to dial. 3. Follow the HFL prompts to confirm the number and say ''Redial.'' CONTINUED 375 2013 MDX Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (Models without navigation system) To make a call using a phone number: Press and release the HFL Talk button before a command. 1.
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... and Spanish. ● 384 2013 MDX BACK Button － Press and release to go directly to give a command. After the beep, speak in a clear, natural tone. Refer to the navigation system manual for how to the previous command, or cancel the command. Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (Models with...windows may be misinterpreted. Features TALK BUTTON BACK BUTTON Help Feature For help at any time, including a list of HFL, use the audio system volume knob or the steering wheel volume controls. HANG-UP Button － Press and release to make a command. Press and release...
... and Spanish. ● 384 2013 MDX BACK Button － Press and release to go directly to give a command. After the beep, speak in a clear, natural tone. Refer to the navigation system manual for how to the previous command, or cancel the command. Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (Models with...windows may be misinterpreted. Features TALK BUTTON BACK BUTTON Help Feature For help at any time, including a list of HFL, use the audio system volume knob or the steering wheel volume controls. HANG-UP Button － Press and release to make a command. Press and release...
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On the audio screen: Features Some phones may send battery, signal strength, and roaming status information to the screen. CONTINUED 385 2013 MDX You will see ''HANDSFREELINK'' on the audio display while HFL is in use. Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (Models with navigation system) Displays On the navigation screen: On the Cellular Phone screen: When you receive an incoming call, you will see the following displays and notifications.
On the audio screen: Features Some phones may send battery, signal strength, and roaming status information to the screen. CONTINUED 385 2013 MDX You will see ''HANDSFREELINK'' on the audio display while HFL is in use. Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (Models with navigation system) Displays On the navigation screen: On the Cellular Phone screen: When you receive an incoming call, you will see the following displays and notifications.
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...AcuraLink® (U.S. Working through lists, to select menus, and to provide information about any problems with your vehicle and the Acura Server. Diagnostic information to highlight menu items. When you make selections or adjustments to scroll through the XM radio satellite, AcuraLink... Maintenance information to that selection. 402 2013 MDX It displays and receives several kinds of the selector (ENTER) to go to keep your vehicle. models only) On models with the navigation system, Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (HFL), and audio system in your vehicle in . The...
...AcuraLink® (U.S. Working through lists, to select menus, and to provide information about any problems with your vehicle and the Acura Server. Diagnostic information to highlight menu items. When you make selections or adjustments to scroll through the XM radio satellite, AcuraLink... Maintenance information to that selection. 402 2013 MDX It displays and receives several kinds of the selector (ENTER) to go to keep your vehicle. models only) On models with the navigation system, Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (HFL), and audio system in your vehicle in . The...
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...Standard, described as follows: ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Bluetooth® Audio Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® HomeLink® Universal Transceiver AcuraLink® Immobilizer System Remote Transmitter Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Blind Spot Information ... waves when in operation. ● Audio System Rear Entertainment System Each of the above complies with the appropriate requirements or the required standards of the FCC rules. Technical Information 592 2013 MDX Devices that Emit Radio Waves The following...
...Standard, described as follows: ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Bluetooth® Audio Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® HomeLink® Universal Transceiver AcuraLink® Immobilizer System Remote Transmitter Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Blind Spot Information ... waves when in operation. ● Audio System Rear Entertainment System Each of the above complies with the appropriate requirements or the required standards of the FCC rules. Technical Information 592 2013 MDX Devices that Emit Radio Waves The following...
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...Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) Indicator ...70, 462 Operation ...461 Anti-theft, Audio System ...308 Anti-theft Steering Column Lock ...139 Audio System ...192, 212 Automatic Climate Control ...183 Automatic Lighting Off Feature ...131...547 Specifications ...579 Before Driving ...421 Belts, Seat ...9, 21 Beverage Holders ...174 Blind Spot Information System (BSI) ...476 Bluetooth® Audio ...298 Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (Models with navigation system) ...383 Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (Models without navigation system) ...365 Booster Seats ...58 CONTINUED I J K L M N O P...
...Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) Indicator ...70, 462 Operation ...461 Anti-theft, Audio System ...308 Anti-theft Steering Column Lock ...139 Audio System ...192, 212 Automatic Climate Control ...183 Automatic Lighting Off Feature ...131...547 Specifications ...579 Before Driving ...421 Belts, Seat ...9, 21 Beverage Holders ...174 Blind Spot Information System (BSI) ...476 Bluetooth® Audio ...298 Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (Models with navigation system) ...383 Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (Models without navigation system) ...365 Booster Seats ...58 CONTINUED I J K L M N O P...
