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2013 ADVANCEDTECHNOLOGY 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® ......................................................................................................12

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

BLUETOOTH ®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 ND 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 WC A M E R A p. 10


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 sIf 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): improperlycoded key; use correct key

Headlights on

Turn signals/hazards onCRUISE 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 sAction 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


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 torquedistribution monitor

Keyless MemorySettingsTM

Tire pressuremonitor

When you start the engine, the MIDshows the last active display fromthe previous drive cycle.

To toggle between the differentdisplays, press either Info button(▲/▼) for the main displays andpress SEL/RESET for the lowerdisplays.

SEL/RESETbutton

INFObutton

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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 tripinformation and to toggle throughthe various screens. Press eitherINFO (▲/▼) button to return to theTrip Computer main display.

SEL/RESETbutton

INFObutton

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 onthe MID.

Inflate the tire(s) to the recommended pressures listed on the label on thedriver’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 DOORUNLOCK.”

4. Select “SHIFT TO P.”

5. Select “ALL DOORS.”

6. Once the setting has beensaved, select “EXIT.”

Five groups of settings can be programmed using the MID*: Meter Setup, PositionSetup, Lighting Setup, Door/Window Setup, and Wiper Setup.

SEL/RESETbutton

Infobutton

Press the Info button to toggle tothe “Keyless Memory Settings”display, then press SEL/RESET toactivate 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/WINDOWSETUP.”

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 eachcorresponding keyless remote (1 or 2), which are recalled when you unlock thedriver’s door with the remote and enter the vehicle.

H o w I t W o r k s

1. Turn the ignition switch toON (II). Shift into Park (P).

3. Press MEMO. You will hear abeep.

2. Adjust your preferred seat,steering wheel, and outsidemirror settings.

4. Press the memory buttoncorresponding to the remote(1 or 2) you are using. You willhear two beeps.

Note: Stored positions can also be recalled by pressing memory buttons (1 or2) on the door.


R E A R V I E W C A M E R AFor added convenience, the area behind your vehicle is displayed to help younavigate while backing up.

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

H o w I t W o r k s

Press and hold the powerbutton for about 3 seconds.

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Press and release the powerbutton.

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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 improveyour view as you parallel park. Shifting out of Reverse returns the tilted mirror to itsoriginal position.

• To tilt the driver’sdoor mirror, move themirror selector switchto the left (L) position.

• To tilt the passenger’sdoor mirror, move themirror selector switchto the right (R)position.

• To turn the featureoff, move the switchto the middleposition.

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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, whilecontinuing to hold the HomeLinkbutton, press and release the buttonon the remote every 2 seconds.Does the LED blink at a faster rate within 20 seconds?

Press and hold the HomeLinkbutton again.

Trainingcomplete

YESNO

HomeLink indicatorflashes for 2 seconds,then remains on.

HomeLink LEDremains on.

YESNO

YESNO

Position the remote transmitter you wish to link 1–3 inches from theHomeLink button you want to program.

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Press and hold the desiredHomeLink button and the button on the remote transmitter.Does the HomeLink indicator (LED) blink at afaster rate after about 10 seconds?

2

aThe remote has a rolling code.Press the “learn” button on theremote-controlled device (e.g., garage door opener).

Press the programmed HomeLinkbutton again; the remote-controlled device should operate.

Within 30 seconds, press andhold the programmed HomeLinkbutton for 2 seconds.

a

Press and hold the programmedHomeLink button for about asecond.Does the device (garage door opener) work?

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b

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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 tooperate up to three remote-controlled devices around your home, such as garagedoors, lighting, or home security systems.

If you have any problems programming HomeLink, see the owner’s manualincluded with the device you are trying to program, call HomeLink at(800) 355-3515, or visit www.homelink.com.

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BLUETOOTH ® 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. Visitwww.acura.com/handsfreelink to check if your phone is compatible.

U s i n g H F L

HFL Talk button: Give HFLcommands and answer incomingcalls.

HFL Back button: Cancel acommand and end or decline acall.

Press and release the HFL Talk button before you give a command.

1. Enable “Discovery” or“Search” mode on yourcompatible phone

3. HFL gives you a four-digitcode that also appears onthe MID.

5. HFL asks you to name thephone. For example, say“Mary's phone.” The phone isnow paired.

2. Say “Phone setup,” thensay “Pair.”

4. Search for HandsFreeLink fromyour phone, and enter thecode 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


1. Say “Call” and the phonenumber.

2. Say “Call” or “Dial” tobegin the call.

3. The call is connected andheard through thespeakers.

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CCALLING

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2. Press the HFL Talk button toaccept the call.

3. Press the HFL Back button todecline or end the call.

H F L P h o n e b o o k


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 thecontact, and then thephone number.

4. To call a contact once anentry is stored, say “CallMike.”

INCOMINGCALL

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1. A notification is heard, and“INCOMING CALL” and the phonenumber 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 MMy Acura enhances your ownership experience by allowing you to explore featuresand technologies specific to your vehicle, schedule service appointments, obtainand update maintenance and service records, manage your financial servicesaccount, and access other useful information.

S A F E T Y R E M I N D E RYour vehicle is equipped with airbags. Airbags do not replace your seatbelts; they add to the protection offered by seat belts. Airbags can helpprotect you in some types of collisions, but they do not provide protection inall collisions.Always make sure you and your passengers wear seat belts, and that youngchildren 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 adeploying 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 containingMMT can deteriorate your vehicle’s performance, fuel economy, andthe emission control system. Always use MMT-free gasoline if available.Failures caused by use of gasoline containing MMT may not becovered under warranty.

• “TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline” meets a new gasoline standard jointlyestablished by leading automotive manufacturers to meet the needsof today’s advanced engines. In most cases, qualifying gasolineretailers will identify their gasoline as having met “TOP TIER DetergentGasoline” standards at the retail location. This fuel is guaranteed tocontain the proper level of detergent additives and be free of metallicadditives. This helps avoid build-up of deposits in your engine andemission control system. Because the level of detergency and harmfulmetallic additives (such as MMT) in gasoline vary in the market, Acuraendorses the use of “TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline” where available tohelp maintain the performance and reliability of your vehicle. For moreinformation, visit www.toptiergas.com.

• For further important information on fuel and lubricants for your carand information on gasoline that does not contain MMT, contact yourdealer or visit My Acura at www.myacura.com.


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