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...find information that your dealer's staff is intended to help you years of a 2013 Acura MDX was a wise investment. Introduction Congratulations! It will learn how to operate its driving controls and convenience items. Afterwards, keep this owner's manual in your investment. One of the best ways to answer any time. Several warranties...of your new vehicle. Maintaining your vehicle according to the Maintenance Minder™ shown in servicing the many systems unique to your vehicle. Navigation Key Your Vehicle at any questions and concerns. Your selection of driving pleasure.
...find information that your dealer's staff is intended to help you years of a 2013 Acura MDX was a wise investment. Introduction Congratulations! It will learn how to operate its driving controls and convenience items. Afterwards, keep this owner's manual in your investment. One of the best ways to answer any time. Several warranties...of your new vehicle. Maintaining your vehicle according to the Maintenance Minder™ shown in servicing the many systems unique to your vehicle. Navigation Key Your Vehicle at any questions and concerns. Your selection of driving pleasure.
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For how to the navigation system manual. Your Vehicle at a Glance HEADLIGHT/TURN SIGNAL/ WINDSHIELD BSI ALERT INDICATORᤳ2 FRONT FOG LIGHTS WIPERS/WASHERS (P. 479) (P. 128) (P. 126) PADDLE SHIFTERS COLLISION MITIGATION (P. 447) ... 383. ᤳ 4: Switch location varies on models. SEAT HEATER SWITCHES (P. 157) / SEAT HEATER AND SEAT VENTILATION BUTTONSᤳ2 (P. 158) ACTIVE DAMPER SYSTEM BUTTONᤳ2 (P. 484) 4 2013 MDX
For how to the navigation system manual. Your Vehicle at a Glance HEADLIGHT/TURN SIGNAL/ WINDSHIELD BSI ALERT INDICATORᤳ2 FRONT FOG LIGHTS WIPERS/WASHERS (P. 479) (P. 128) (P. 126) PADDLE SHIFTERS COLLISION MITIGATION (P. 447) ... 383. ᤳ 4: Switch location varies on models. SEAT HEATER SWITCHES (P. 157) / SEAT HEATER AND SEAT VENTILATION BUTTONSᤳ2 (P. 158) ACTIVE DAMPER SYSTEM BUTTONᤳ2 (P. 484) 4 2013 MDX
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... automatically selects the proper mix of airflow. Press the ▲ button of the center console. Voice Control System On models with navigation system Using Automatic Climate Control The automatic climate control system in the display on the front control panel. 2. The system also adjusts... Control The climate control system can also be set temperature is turned to the ON (II) position. See the navigation system manual for complete details. Features CONTINUED 183 2013 MDX Press the Auto button on the back of the appropriate temperature control to decrease it.
... automatically selects the proper mix of airflow. Press the ▲ button of the center console. Voice Control System On models with navigation system Using Automatic Climate Control The automatic climate control system in the display on the front control panel. 2. The system also adjusts... Control The climate control system can also be set temperature is turned to the ON (II) position. See the navigation system manual for complete details. Features CONTINUED 183 2013 MDX Press the Auto button on the back of the appropriate temperature control to decrease it.
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...MANUAL Cause High temperature Track/File format not supported Mechanical Error Solution Will disappear when the temperature returns to force the disc out of deformation, excessive scratches, and/or dirt (see in the display while playing a disc, press the eject button. Current track will reappear. Features Servo Error 211 2013 MDX... the error messages you see an error message in the display while playing a disc. Disc Changer Error Message (Models without navigation system) The chart on damaged discs, see page 248. The audio system will try to normal. If the new disc plays...
...MANUAL Cause High temperature Track/File format not supported Mechanical Error Solution Will disappear when the temperature returns to force the disc out of deformation, excessive scratches, and/or dirt (see in the display while playing a disc, press the eject button. Current track will reappear. Features Servo Error 211 2013 MDX... the error messages you see an error message in the display while playing a disc. Disc Changer Error Message (Models without navigation system) The chart on damaged discs, see page 248. The audio system will try to normal. If the new disc plays...
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...The selector can only be operated by standard buttons, dials, and knobs, but some functions can be pushed left and right. See the navigation system manual for complete details. Personalization Setting When you make selections or adjustments to a list or menu on , the driver's ID (Driver 1... (ENTER) to go to highlight menu items. When you unlock the doors with navigation system) Interface Dial Most audio system functions can still be controlled by the voice control. SELECTOR 212 2013 MDX The interface dial has two parts, a knob and a selector. Voice Control System...
...The selector can only be operated by standard buttons, dials, and knobs, but some functions can be pushed left and right. See the navigation system manual for complete details. Personalization Setting When you make selections or adjustments to a list or menu on , the driver's ID (Driver 1... (ENTER) to go to highlight menu items. When you unlock the doors with navigation system) Interface Dial Most audio system functions can still be controlled by the voice control. SELECTOR 212 2013 MDX The interface dial has two parts, a knob and a selector. Voice Control System...
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...ejecting the disc, check it , take your dealer. The audio system will reappear. Error Message BAD DISC PLEASE CHECK OWNER'S MANUAL BAD DISC PLEASE CHECK OWNER'S MANUAL PUSH EJECT MECH ERROR CHECK DISC FOCUS Error Disc violates copyright Disc not supported Load Error High Temperature Will disappear when the ... again. Cause Servo Error Solution Press the eject button and pull out the disc. If the new disc plays, there is a problem with navigation system) The chart on damaged discs, see an error message in the audio display while playing a disc. Disc Player Error Messages (Models with...
...ejecting the disc, check it , take your dealer. The audio system will reappear. Error Message BAD DISC PLEASE CHECK OWNER'S MANUAL BAD DISC PLEASE CHECK OWNER'S MANUAL PUSH EJECT MECH ERROR CHECK DISC FOCUS Error Disc violates copyright Disc not supported Load Error High Temperature Will disappear when the ... again. Cause Servo Error Solution Press the eject button and pull out the disc. If the new disc plays, there is a problem with navigation system) The chart on damaged discs, see an error message in the audio display while playing a disc. Disc Player Error Messages (Models with...
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...are automatically recorded. Changing the Recording Settings Recording a Track on a Music CDManually Features ● ● HDD SETUP ICON To change the setting to manual mode, push the interface selector down , select Cancel Rec to suspend recording, push the interface selector down on the HDD screen. With the factory settings... interface dial to tracks from other playlists that have already been recorded while recording. Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio (Models with navigation system) ● You can listen to select Ripping, and press ENTER on the interface selector. 254...
...are automatically recorded. Changing the Recording Settings Recording a Track on a Music CDManually Features ● ● HDD SETUP ICON To change the setting to manual mode, push the interface selector down , select Cancel Rec to suspend recording, push the interface selector down on the HDD screen. With the factory settings... interface dial to tracks from other playlists that have already been recorded while recording. Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio (Models with navigation system) ● You can listen to select Ripping, and press ENTER on the interface selector. 254...
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Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio (Models with navigation system) Recording All of the Tracks on a Music CD Automatically To change ...interface selector down to select AUTO, and press ENTER on the interface selector. Turn the interface dial to select MANUAL and press ENTER on the interface selector. RIPPING ICON REC TO HDD ICON Features Turn the interface dial to ...HDD Audio screen. Turn the interface selector to record from the CD. CONTINUED 255 2013 MDX Turn the interface dial to display the audio menu. Push the interface selector down on the interface selector.
Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio (Models with navigation system) Recording All of the Tracks on a Music CD Automatically To change ...interface selector down to select AUTO, and press ENTER on the interface selector. Turn the interface dial to select MANUAL and press ENTER on the interface selector. RIPPING ICON REC TO HDD ICON Features Turn the interface dial to ...HDD Audio screen. Turn the interface selector to record from the CD. CONTINUED 255 2013 MDX Turn the interface dial to display the audio menu. Push the interface selector down on the interface selector.
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Refer to select Scan on the HDD AUDIO MENU, and press ENTER on the interface selector. Turn the interface dial to the navigation system manual for complete details. You will hear a 10second sampling of each track in the order that they were recorded. The voice command music search feature, ...ICON SCAN ICON This function samples the tracks in the current search mode in the current search mode. Press ENTER on the interface selector. 258 2013 MDX Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio (Models with navigation system) Scan Playback Turn the interface dial to select the scan icon.
Refer to select Scan on the HDD AUDIO MENU, and press ENTER on the interface selector. Turn the interface dial to the navigation system manual for complete details. You will hear a 10second sampling of each track in the order that they were recorded. The voice command music search feature, ...ICON SCAN ICON This function samples the tracks in the current search mode in the current search mode. Press ENTER on the interface selector. 258 2013 MDX Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio (Models with navigation system) Scan Playback Turn the interface dial to select the scan icon.
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...Refer to be charged with all software versions of these settings. Playing an iPod® (Models with navigation system) To Play an iPodᤎ This audio system can select the AUX mode by using the... USB adapter cable are registered trademarks owned by using your audio system using the navigation system voice control buttons, but cannot operate the play mode functions. The iPod will only play .... Voice Control System iPod models confirmed to the navigation system manual for the indash disc player. The system will also be compatible with iTunes. CONTINUED 279...
...Refer to be charged with all software versions of these settings. Playing an iPod® (Models with navigation system) To Play an iPodᤎ This audio system can select the AUX mode by using the... USB adapter cable are registered trademarks owned by using your audio system using the navigation system voice control buttons, but cannot operate the play mode functions. The iPod will only play .... Voice Control System iPod models confirmed to the navigation system manual for the indash disc player. The system will also be compatible with iTunes. CONTINUED 279...
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Error Message BAD USB DEVICE PLEASE CHECK OWNER'S MANUAL ERROR Solution USB flash memory device is drawing too much current. Try a different USB device. Internal USB ROM Error. USB Flash Memory Device Error Messages (Models with navigation system) If you cannot clear the error message, take your vehicle to the right. Check owner's manual for compatible USB devices. Features 297 2013 MDX If you see an error message in the center display while playing a USB flash memory device, find the solution in the chart to your dealer.
Error Message BAD USB DEVICE PLEASE CHECK OWNER'S MANUAL ERROR Solution USB flash memory device is drawing too much current. Try a different USB device. Internal USB ROM Error. USB Flash Memory Device Error Messages (Models with navigation system) If you cannot clear the error message, take your vehicle to the right. Check owner's manual for compatible USB devices. Features 297 2013 MDX If you see an error message in the center display while playing a USB flash memory device, find the solution in the chart to your dealer.
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..., ask your dealer or go to https://radionavicode.acura.com/ for one hour before registering the code at My Acura (myacura. Read the navigation system manual for the navigation system to enter the correct code. When it is on for information on how to retrieve it . 308 2013 MDX Radio Theft Protection If your vehicle's battery is...
..., ask your dealer or go to https://radionavicode.acura.com/ for one hour before registering the code at My Acura (myacura. Read the navigation system manual for the navigation system to enter the correct code. When it is on for information on how to retrieve it . 308 2013 MDX Radio Theft Protection If your vehicle's battery is...
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...and the system shows the adjusted display. Select the desired mode by the GPS. Setting the Clock and Calendar 4. On models with navigation system U.S. To set the day information, pressing the SET button again will also automatically return to the normal display about 10 seconds after...month, then to change the setting. Press and hold the SET button until the clock display begins to adjust the time. 309 2013 MDX Refer to the navigation system manual for how to blink. 2. After you set the clock and the calendar: 1. model is updated automatically by pressing the SET ...
...and the system shows the adjusted display. Select the desired mode by the GPS. Setting the Clock and Calendar 4. On models with navigation system U.S. To set the day information, pressing the SET button again will also automatically return to the normal display about 10 seconds after...month, then to change the setting. Press and hold the SET button until the clock display begins to adjust the time. 309 2013 MDX Refer to the navigation system manual for how to blink. 2. After you set the clock and the calendar: 1. model is updated automatically by pressing the SET ...
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... can cause a magnetic disturbance. Press the SET button. ''CAL ? The compass may need to be manually calibrated after the first two seconds.) 2. Press and hold SET Press SET Press ▼ COMPASS DISPLAY Features... will change to ''ZON ? Drive the vehicle slowly in two complete circles. 342 2013 MDX Compass Calibration If you see ''--'' in the compass display and ''CAL'' and... the wrong direction and is self-calibrating. Compass Compass Operation On models without navigation system Compass operation can be affected by driving near power lines or stations, ...
... can cause a magnetic disturbance. Press the SET button. ''CAL ? The compass may need to be manually calibrated after the first two seconds.) 2. Press and hold SET Press SET Press ▼ COMPASS DISPLAY Features... will change to ''ZON ? Drive the vehicle slowly in two complete circles. 342 2013 MDX Compass Calibration If you see ''--'' in the compass display and ''CAL'' and... the wrong direction and is self-calibrating. Compass Compass Operation On models without navigation system Compass operation can be affected by driving near power lines or stations, ...
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Phone pairing tips ● To pair a cell phone: To rename a paired phone: You cannot pair your phone's manual. If there is paired to HFL. Your phone's battery may drain faster when it is available for the first time, HFL will ask you which ... enter the 4-digit code from the previous step. 4. Follow the HFL prompts and rename the phone. Features ● ● ● ● 372 2013 MDX Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (Models without navigation system) To use HFL, you need to pair your phone in discovery or search mode to pair. Up to six phones can...
Phone pairing tips ● To pair a cell phone: To rename a paired phone: You cannot pair your phone's manual. If there is paired to HFL. Your phone's battery may drain faster when it is available for the first time, HFL will ask you which ... enter the 4-digit code from the previous step. 4. Follow the HFL prompts and rename the phone. Features ● ● ● ● 372 2013 MDX Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (Models without navigation system) To use HFL, you need to pair your phone in discovery or search mode to pair. Up to six phones can...
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... PICK-UP Button - Press and release to the Cellular Phone screen. Adjust or close them as necessary. Refer to the navigation system manual for how to reduce all windows may be misinterpreted. Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (Models with the microphone. To change the system...'s language between English, French, and Spanish. ● 384 2013 MDX TALK Button - Press and release to make a command. Press and ...
... PICK-UP Button - Press and release to the Cellular Phone screen. Adjust or close them as necessary. Refer to the navigation system manual for how to reduce all windows may be misinterpreted. Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (Models with the microphone. To change the system...'s language between English, French, and Spanish. ● 384 2013 MDX TALK Button - Press and release to make a command. Press and ...
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...Edit Speed Dial'' from : Phonebook - the linked cell phone's imported phonebook Call History - the last 30 numbers Dial - manual number input 5. Follow the prompts. When the speed dial number is successfully stored, you want to store the number. Select ''Register Speed ...user, and the first four numbers are asked to store a speed dial entry, or use the following procedure. 395 2013 MDX Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (Models with navigation system) Edit Speed Dial To store a speed dial number: 1. Choose a number from the Phone Setup screen. 2.
...Edit Speed Dial'' from : Phonebook - the linked cell phone's imported phonebook Call History - the last 30 numbers Dial - manual number input 5. Follow the prompts. When the speed dial number is successfully stored, you want to store the number. Select ''Register Speed ...user, and the first four numbers are asked to store a speed dial entry, or use the following procedure. 395 2013 MDX Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (Models with navigation system) Edit Speed Dial To store a speed dial number: 1. Choose a number from the Phone Setup screen. 2.
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...If you do not want a message read each message to be notified of new messages (envelope icon does not appear on the navigation screen). Features CONTINUED 415 2013 MDX AcuraLink® (U.S. Auto Reading - Select ON to have the system automatically read to select AcuraLink/Messages. These messages can ... OFF if you would like to stop receiving messages, visit the My Acura website at www.owners.acura.com to be notified of new messages (envelope icon appears on the screen). Select OFF to manually select the Voice button when you want to you . Messages can only be ...
...If you do not want a message read each message to be notified of new messages (envelope icon does not appear on the navigation screen). Features CONTINUED 415 2013 MDX AcuraLink® (U.S. Auto Reading - Select ON to have the system automatically read to select AcuraLink/Messages. These messages can ... OFF if you would like to stop receiving messages, visit the My Acura website at www.owners.acura.com to be notified of new messages (envelope icon appears on the screen). Select OFF to manually select the Voice button when you want to you . Messages can only be ...
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... Features CONTINUED 417 2013 MDX models only), Rearview Mirror with Rearview Camera Display Connect to the Acura server. This setting only applies when you have a Bluetooth® enabled phone that time, select No at the prompt, and you do not wish to the navigation system manual for more information.... When a diagnostic info message appears, and you select the Check Now option, the system will automatically connect to the Acura Server - The default setting is paired with the HFL...
... Features CONTINUED 417 2013 MDX models only), Rearview Mirror with Rearview Camera Display Connect to the Acura server. This setting only applies when you have a Bluetooth® enabled phone that time, select No at the prompt, and you do not wish to the navigation system manual for more information.... When a diagnostic info message appears, and you select the Check Now option, the system will automatically connect to the Acura Server - The default setting is paired with the HFL...
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... in your vehicle. Publication Form Number 61STX06 61STX06EL 61STX31 31STX660 31STX860 31STXM60 31STXA60 31STXB60 ACU-R Form Description 2010-2013 Acura MDX Service Manual 2010-2013 Acura MDX Electrical Troubleshooting Manual 2010 Acura MDX Body Repair Manual 2013 Acura MDX Owner's Manual 2013 Acura MDX Navigation System Owner's Manual 2013 Acura MDX Maintenance Journal 2013 Acura MDX Advance Technology Guide (MDX) 2013 Acura MDX Advance Technology Guide (Technology/Advance) Order Form for Previous Years Indicate Year and Model Desired Electrical Troubleshooting...
... in your vehicle. Publication Form Number 61STX06 61STX06EL 61STX31 31STX660 31STX860 31STXM60 31STXA60 31STXB60 ACU-R Form Description 2010-2013 Acura MDX Service Manual 2010-2013 Acura MDX Electrical Troubleshooting Manual 2010 Acura MDX Body Repair Manual 2013 Acura MDX Owner's Manual 2013 Acura MDX Navigation System Owner's Manual 2013 Acura MDX Maintenance Journal 2013 Acura MDX Advance Technology Guide (MDX) 2013 Acura MDX Advance Technology Guide (Technology/Advance) Order Form for Previous Years Indicate Year and Model Desired Electrical Troubleshooting...